Education Minister Dana Morris Dixon says financial hardship must not prevent children from attending school, urging administrators to use available grants and seek further ministry assistance when needed.
Just Natural Hair Studio owner Trudy Greenland recommends regular cleansing, light moisturising and practical hairstyles to reduce discomfort and protect the scalp during Jamaica’s hot, humid weather.
Jamaica’s July 16 headlines include Daryl Vaz addressing the traffic ticket backlog and STATIN reporting higher inflation, while Guyana launches a housing initiative and West Indies women sweep Ireland.
Bse Trading Report Package July 16, 2026 July 16, 2026 1:30 pm BSE Trading Report July 16, 2026 BSE Share Summary July 16, 2026 JSE Updates Resumption of Trading in the Shares of Derrimon Trading Company Limited (DTL) Resumption of Trading in the Shares of Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Company Quantas Advantage Inc Lists successfully on Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Suspension of Trading in the Shares of Kintyre Holdings (Ja) Limited and Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Company Limited Jamaica Stock Exchange Launches Micro Market to Expand Access to Capital for Small Businesses VM Financial Group Lists J$9.5 Billion in Preference Shares on the JSE Private Market
Reggae singer Fantan Mojah has died at age 49 after experiencing declining health. Reggae Sumfest will honour the Jamaican artiste during this year’s festival programme on July 18.
New Murder Trial Delayed for Omar Collymore Until SeptemberBy Mckoy's News / July 16, 2026 A fresh murder conspiracy trial involving convicted murderer Omar Collymore has been postponed after prosecutors requested more time to complete their case file. The matter, which was scheduled to begin on Wednesday, was adjourned until September 18 in the Home Circuit Court
Reggae Sumfest will celebrate the life and musical legacy of Fantan Mojah during its July 18 event at Plantation Cove, days after the reggae singer died at 49.
Top-Performing PEP Students Receive Scholarships Posted on July 16, 2026 by Corrine Duffus Zurie Cousins and Neeraj Sahukar of Creative Kids Learning Academy in Kingston have emerged as the top girl and boy, respectively, for the 2026 sitting of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP). The outstanding pair will begin the next chapter of their academic journey at Campion College this September
Share Reggae Firebrand Capleton was last evening, presented with the Living Legend award by Midas Entertainment following his presentation of his most recent album, Heights Of Fire. The project's listening session was held last evening at Janga's Soundbar in Kingston
School Administrators Reminded to Use Approved Student Medical Form Posted on July 16, 2026 by Corrine Duffus School administrators are being reminded to use only the approved standardised student medical report form for all new registrations and support measures aimed at safeguarding the health and well-being of children. The directive comes from the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MOESYI) in its latest bulletin, which says the standardised form, developed jointly with the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) in 2020, remains the only approved document for the medical assessment of students entering schools
True Pet Expo will return in October with separate spaces for cats and dogs, free veterinary checks, adoption opportunities, educational sessions and dozens of pet-industry vendors.
Scores of Young Jamaicans to Benefit from HAP Initiative Posted on July 16, 2026 by Corrine Duffus Some 88 young Jamaicans are set to benefit from a new industry-led apprenticeship initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s hospitality workforce and creating a direct pathway from training to employment. The Hospitality Apprenticeship Programme (HAP), a partnership between the HEART/NSTA Trust and Sandals Corporate University (SCU), was officially launched during a ceremony at the Cardiff Hotel and Spa in St
Public Schools to Get Additional $757 Million for 2026/27 Academic Year Posted on July 16, 2026 by Corrine Duffus Public schools across Jamaica will receive an additional $757.5 million in funding for the upcoming 2026/27 academic year. The disclosure was made by Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr
Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says Jamaica remains focused on strengthening its energy sector as a technical review proceeds into JPS findings on last month’s blackout.
The Jamaica Public Service JPS said it has already implemented, some recommendations for corrective measures, in the wake of a detailed assessment of the island wide black out last month. This is being done to strengthen the network protection schemes and mitigate the recurrence of an incident of this nature
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Sat. July 11, 2026: An elderly man once stood outside a church long after the doors had closed
There Is a US$6.7 Billion Difference Between the Oil Revenues Reported by the Bank of Guyana and Exxon News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Sun. July 12, 2026: On June 21, 2026, Guyana’s Kaieteur News quoted ExxonMobil Guyana’s Vice President and Business Services Manager, John Colling, as saying: “Through the end of 2025, there was over US$55B in the cost bank, of which US$51B had been recovered
Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at the rally alongside 1199SEIU members and immigration advocates following the SCOTUS (Supreme Court of the United States) ruling on allowing the Trump Administration to revoke protections for Haitians and Syrians. (Photo by Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images) News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Mon
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. July 13, 2026: For much of modern economic history, nations have measured their potential by what they possess: land, population, minerals, financial resources, and industrial capacity
Argentina football supporters celebrated the team’s comeback and progress to the final, praising Lionel Messi while declaring that late-arriving bandwagon fans were no longer welcome.
Kingston, Jamaica | July 16, 2026 – The Government of Jamaica’s Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) Programme continues to transform community infrastructure, with paving works now underway on Seacrest Drive in Discovery Bay, St. Ann
Jamaican Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Niece in New YorkBy Mckoy's News / July 16, 2026 A 58-year-old Jamaican man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of his niece in the Bronx, New York, on Monday night. Michael Foster was arrested and charged on Wednesday with murder, manslaughter, and criminal possession of a weapon in relation to the killing of 39-year-old Julia Anderson, whose parents are Jamaican
Work COMMENCES TO CLEAR GULLIES AND DRAINS UNDER KSAMC DISASTER MITIGATION PROGRAMME Posted on July 16, 2026 KINGSTON, July 14 (JIS): Work has commenced to clear 27 gullies and drains across nine coastal divisions at a cost of more than $23 million, under phase one of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) 2026 Disaster Mitigation programme
Pbt more than doubled, increasing by 138.8% to $32.8 million from $13.7 million Durrant Pate/Contributor Image Plus Consultants, which trades as Apex Radiology, is reaping many dividends from its recent acquisition of Island Radiology Limited (IR) and the Woman’s Place (TWP), a Kingston-based facility specialising in mammography. The acquisitions of both entities have resulted in revenues increasing by 31.6% or $84.5 million to $351.9 million for the first quarter ended May 31, 2026, up from $267.4 million last year
There are persons within the People’s National Party who appear determined to manufacture another leadership crisis, even though neither the mood of the party’s supporters nor the wider public supports such a distraction. They should read the room
Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own! A group of young revelers adorned in dazzling carnival costumes launched Sesame Flyers Junior Carnival Band 2026 on July 11 in the Center Court of Kings Plaza Mall in Brooklyn. Themed “Sesame Carnival: Rhythm of the Renaissance 2026,” the vivid designs — complete with towering, feathered head pieces and paired with jeweled body suits and swimsuit creations etched with sequins and beading to depict the various sections of the band — looked beautiful on teens and tweens, as they masqueraded to Soca music and waved Caribbean flags
Jamaican Bank Notes Photo: Bank of Jamaica Durrant Pate/Contributor Liquidity in the Jamaican dollar money market strengthened last week, amid a slight decline in the local currency. Liquidity, as measured by the aggregated current balances held by Deposit-Taking Institutions (DTIs) closed the week at J$68.86 billion, up from J$57.73 billion posted in the previous week
Nope, that’s not your usual summer haze — that’s Canada’s wildfire smoke still lingering. New York City is still under an Air Quality Advisory due to Canadian wildfire smoke, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching Level Red – Unhealthy (between 151-200) on Thursday morning
Top DFC official to visit Jamaica next week for meeting with PAJ, NaRRA and business leaders Durrant Pate/Contributor The United States, through its International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is set to expand investments throughout the Caribbean, including Jamaica, particularly in the area of energy and infrastructure. In fact, news out of Washington suggests that the DFC is hoping to soon begin reviewing proposals to boost energy and improve infrastructure such as seaports and airports in these CARICOM states, namely Jamaica, Trinidad and Antigua and Barbuda, where a top official is planning a visit starting next Monday
Prime Minister, Dr Andrew Holness (second left); Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development (MEGID), with responsibility for Works, Robert Morgan (second right); and Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport and Member of Parliament for Portland Western, Daryl Vaz (left) walk along a newly rehabilitated road in Caenwood, Portland on July 3. Joining them is Permanent Secretary in the MEGID, Arlene Williams
Eight contestants advanced on show two of Jamaica Gospel Star 2026 as reggae and dancehall gospel took centre stage, while two others entered a Saved by Grace showdown for a possible return.
Westmoreland’s Medical Officer of Health reports a three-month drop in the parish Aedes index and calls on residents to keep up weekly breeding-site checks as vector teams press on.
Culture Minister Olivia Grange has confirmed an official funeral for the late Professor Oswald Harding on July 27 at UWI Mona, and outlined memorial plans for Dean Peart and Stephen Francis.
The Rural School Bus Programme, implemented last year, continues to be one of the Government’s most impactful investments, delivering safe, reliable transportation for students. Highlighting the programme’s impact during Wednesday’s (July 15) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon
Engineers are assessing hurricane damage at about 100 health centres across five parishes as the Health Ministry prepares for major renovation work.
Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says negotiations are currently ongoing with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) for a new all- island electricity licence
Tropical Battery Company Limited (TROPICAL) Trading Activity By A Director July 16, 2026 8:47 am Tropical Battery Company Limited (TROPICAL) has advised that a director sold a total of 3,837,736 TROPICAL shares between July 6 and 15, 2026. JSE Updates Resumption of Trading in the Shares of Derrimon Trading Company Limited (DTL) Resumption of Trading in the Shares of Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Company Quantas Advantage Inc Lists successfully on Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Suspension of Trading in the Shares of Kintyre Holdings (Ja) Limited and Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Company Limited Jamaica Stock Exchange Launches Micro Market to Expand Access to Capital for Small Businesses VM Financial Group Lists J$9.5 Billion in Preference Shares on the JSE Private Market
Delay of Audited Financial Statements of PROVEN Group Limited July 16, 2026 8:38 am PROVEN Group Limited (PROVEN) wishes to request an extension from the Jamaica Stock Exchange for the publication of its Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. This is primarily due to the delay in the preparation of the Financial Statements from an associated entity
Report FOR THE THIRD QUARTER ENDED JUNE 2026 2 REPORT FOR THE THIRD QUARTER ENDED JUNE 2026 nnnn 3 Directors’ Report 4 Market Back d rop 5 - 6 Commentary : Q 3 Results 7 Top 10 Jamaican Investment Holdings 8 Top 10 US Investment Holdings 9 - 1 5 Unaudited Financial Statements CONTENTS 3 REPORT FOR THE THIRD QUARTER ENDED JUNE 2026 D I R E C T O R ’ S R E P O R T QWI Investments (QWI) closed the June 2026 third quarter with a net profit of $144 million, compared to $39 million in the comparative quarter of the prior year. This strong performance erased earlier half - year losses and brought year - to - date profit to $52 million
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CVM Sunrise’s July 16 programme covered expected flight disruptions, education funding, inflation, student-loan arrears, sports results and preparations for Reggae Sumfest at Plantation Cove.
Jamaican market vendors backed rival World Cup sides as Argentina beat England 2-1. Friendship held after the whistle, with tears, prayer, and a near-miss scoreline dream.
Jamaica’s Prime Minister will accept a top geospatial award in California next week, while Culture Minister Olivia Grange temporarily heads the Government until Deputy Prime Minister Chang returns.
Junaid Rashid was five when his father vanished from military custody nearly three decades ago, one of the thousands who disappeared during the armed rebellion in India-administered Kashmir. But after years of the family searching for him and fighting court battles, a judge in the contested Himalayan territory declared in April what Rashid already believed: His father, Abdul Rashid Wani, was dead
Two boats carrying more than 500 people are feared to have capsized off the coast of Myanmar in recent days, United Nations agencies have said. According to preliminary information reported on Thursday by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the UN refugee agency (UNHCR), the two vessels departed from Myanmar’s Rakhine State in late June carrying mostly Rohingya passengers
United States health officials are investigating a growing cyclospora outbreak after infections surged across the country this year. Since May 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 1,645 domestically acquired cases and is reviewing more than 5,100 additional reports to determine whether they are also linked to the outbreak
A fire at a child welfare facility in Mohammadia, east of Algiers, has killed 11 people, including children, and injured 19, according to emergency services and local media reports. The state Civil Protection agency said the blaze broke out at approximately 3:30am local time (02:30 GMT) on Thursday inside the Childhood Relief Institution
Hundreds of people have gathered near the Ivan Franko National Theatre in central Kyiv to protest against the dismissal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, as parliament elects a new prime minister amid a controversial cabinet reshuffle. According to local media reports, protests also took place in several other cities on Thursday, including Lviv, Odesa and Dnipro, while in Kyiv, protesters chanted “Shame!” and carried placards reading “The Russians are celebrating”
Omar Collymore’s separate murder conspiracy trial was adjourned to September 18, while dual Kingston and St. Andrew curfews run through July 17 and Jean Panton’s SSL fraud matter returns December 10.
