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Sir Garfield Sobers passes at age 89

Friday, July 17, 2026 Roger Hasfal Breaking News! , sports No comments

Sir Garry Sobers, widely regarded as cricket's greatest all-rounder, has died aged 89.

Transport Minister renews call for motorists to travel with greater care along roadways, following fatal motor vehicle crash in Trelawny

Transport Minister renews call for motorists to travel with greater care along roadways, following fatal motor vehicle crash in Trelawny

There is a renewed call for motorists to travel with greater care along the nation's roadways, following the fatal motor vehicle crash in Falmouth, Trelawny today. The incident which involved a Box truck and a Toyota Hiace bus resulted in the deaths of at least six people and some others injured.

St. Ann Municipal Corporation and stakeholders ready for safe, successful Sumfest

St. Ann Municipal Corporation and stakeholders ready for safe, successful Sumfest

The St. Ann Municipal Corporation and key stakeholders, have signalled their readiness for a safe and successful staging of Reggae Sumfest 2026. The annual music festival will be held tomorrow at Plantation Cove, in Priory.

Opposition Spokesperson on Works, rejecting claims by Transport Minister Daryl Vaz that toll adjustment mechanism was done under previous PNP administration

Opposition Spokesperson on Works, rejecting claims by Transport Minister Daryl Vaz that toll adjustment mechanism was done under previous PNP administration

Opposition Spokesperson on Works, Lothan Cousins is rejecting what he described as attempts by Transport Minister Daryl Vaz to attribute the toll adjustment mechanism to the previous People's National Party (PNP) administration. Yesterday, the Minister said the binding concession agreement negotiated

Education Ministry providing support to Munro College in St. Elizabeth and relatives of teen boy who drowned in St. Thomas

Education Ministry providing support to Munro College in St. Elizabeth and relatives of teen boy who drowned in St. Thomas

The teen reportedly drowned at a beach in Yallahs, St. Thomas on Wednesday. His body was recovered the following day.

JTA warns that CXC’s sweeping School-Based Assessment reform will heavily impact Jamaica’s education system

JTA warns that CXC’s sweeping School-Based Assessment reform will heavily impact Jamaica’s education system

The Jamaica Teachers' Association says, while it recognises the Caribbean Examinations Council's responsibility to protect exam integrity, it warns that CXC's sweeping school-based assessment reform will heavily impact Jamaica's education system. The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) recently announced

Dancehall stars back Argentina for World Cup win

Dancehall stars back Argentina for World Cup win

Several Dancehall stars are throwing their support behind Argentina ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

Fantan Mojah albums climb iTunes Reggae Chart

Fantan Mojah albums climb iTunes Reggae Chart

Three of Fantan Mojah’s albums have entered the iTunes Top Reggae Albums chart following his passing.

Six people killed and two injured in Trelawny crash

Six people killed and two injured in Trelawny crash

Six people were killed in a crash at Bogue Gate Trelawny this morning. At least 2 others are being treated at hospital. The Jamaica Fire Brigade says it responded to the crash which involved a Toyota Hiace bus and a panel truck about 7:52 A.M.

Works Minister announces series of immediate and long-term measures to improve traffic flow at Mammee Bay toll plaza in St. Ann

Works Minister announces series of immediate and long-term measures to improve traffic flow at Mammee Bay toll plaza in St. Ann

Works Minister Robert Nesta Morgan has announced a series of immediate and long-term measures to improve traffic flow at the Mammee Bay toll plaza, in St. Ann, following increased traffic volumes during peak weekend travel periods on the North South Highway. The measures were agreed following discussions

Sir Garfield Sobers passes at age 89

Sir Garfield Sobers passes at age 89

Sir Garry Sobers, widely regarded as cricket's greatest all-rounder, has died aged 89.

Transport Minister renews call for motorists to travel with greater care along roadways, following fatal motor vehicle crash in Trelawny

Friday, July 17, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

There is a renewed call for motorists to travel with greater care along the nation's roadways, following the fatal motor vehicle crash in Falmouth, Trelawny today. The incident which involved a Box truck and a Toyota Hiace bus resulted in the deaths of at least six people and some others injured.

St. Ann Municipal Corporation and stakeholders ready for safe, successful Sumfest

Friday, July 17, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

The St. Ann Municipal Corporation and key stakeholders, have signalled their readiness for a safe and successful staging of Reggae Sumfest 2026. The annual music festival will be held tomorrow at Plantation Cove, in Priory.

Sir Garfield Sobers passes at age 89

Friday, July 17, 2026 Roger Hasfal Breaking News! , sports No comments

Sir Garry Sobers, widely regarded as cricket's greatest all-rounder, has died aged 89.

Top NBL and WNBL players named to represent Jamiaca at 2026 Commonwealth Games

Thursday, July 16, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

National Basketball League (NBL)top players Nicholai Brown, Malik lawerence and Tommy Mcdonald will lead Jamaica's Basketball delegation for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, in Glasgow Scotland .

Dancehall stars back Argentina for World Cup win

Friday, July 17, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Several Dancehall stars are throwing their support behind Argentina ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

Fantan Mojah albums climb iTunes Reggae Chart

Friday, July 17, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Three of Fantan Mojah’s albums have entered the iTunes Top Reggae Albums chart following his passing.