- Weather Update: Increased rainfall expected today 7:01 am
- O-Wrap: Curfew in Annotto Bay ... Cop accused of soliciting $7,000 ... Closure of Simpson Miller Square 7:08 pm
- Neymar fitness cloud lingers as pressure mounts on Brazil 9:34 pm
- EU leaders to hold crisis talks on migration 9:21 pm
- China's vice minister of industry arrives in Jamaica 9:06 pm
- Technology crucial to moving economy forward — IDB official 8:43 pm
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Gov't promises Global tourism resilience and crisis management centre by 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre, which will be established in Jamaica to deal with climate-related issues, is expected to be fully operational by next year. Read More
Cop accused of soliciting $7,000 from motorist charged
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A policeman assigned to the Motorized Patrol Division (MPD) has been arrested and charged with breaches of the Corruption Prevention Act, 2000, after he was accused of soliciting $7,000 from a motorist.The Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency... Read More
Grenada to open new parliament building tomorrow
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada (CMC) — Almost 14 years after it was destroyed by the category three Hurricane Ivan in 2004, the Houses of Parliament will have a new home with the official opening of a new parliament building tomorrow. Read More
#WC2018: Lucky Costa goal sees Spain past dogged Iran
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — A lucky Diego Costa goal handed World Cup hopefuls Spain their first win of the World Cup although dogged Iran came close to causing a major upset today.The victory in Kazan puts the 2010 winners on course for the last 16.Costa, who... Read More
In reversal, Trump signs order stopping family separation
WASHINGTON, United States (AP) — Bowing to pressure from anxious allies, President Donald Trump signed an executive order today ending the process of separating children from families after they are detained crossing the US border illegally. Read More
House adopts report on CARICOM
lKINGSTON, Jamaica — The House of Representatives yesterday adopted the Report of the Commission to Review Jamaica's Relations within the CARICOM and CARIFORUM Frameworks.The Commission was charged with evaluating the effects of Jamaica's membership in the Caribbean Community... Read More
JMEA 'gravely concerned' about PetroJam scandal
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) says that it is “gravely concerned” with the current controversy surrounding the government and operations of PetroJam. Read More
#WC2018: Iran fending off Spain at halftime in Kazan
MOSCOW, Russia (AP) — The first half of the match between Spain and Iran has been a game of attack vs defence, with the Persian team holding the 2010 champions to a goalless draw at the break. Read More
EU counter-tariffs against US come into effect on Friday — commission
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) — A raft of retaliatory tariffs from the European Union against stiff metals duties imposed by US President Donald Trump will come into effect on Friday, a top EU official said. Read More
Bog Walk High renamed in honour of late Enid Bennett
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Bog Walk High School in St Catherine has been renamed the Enid Bennett High School in honour of the late former State minister and daughter of the parish, who was instrumental in the establishment of the institution. Read More
#WC2018: Uruguay, Russia reach World Cup knockout phase
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (AFP) — Uruguay and host nation Russia progressed to the World Cup knockout rounds on Wednesday as Cristiano Ronaldo took an early lead in the race for the Golden Boot. Read More
Exxon Mobil makes 8th oil discovery offshore Guyana
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — US-based oil giant, ExxonMobil has struck oil again this time at the Longtail-1 exploration well, making this the 8th successful discovery. Read More
Jamaica Customs reminds charities of procedures for clearing items
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is reminding charities, foundations and importers generally, of the requirements and procedures for clearing charitable items. Read More
US House to vote tomorrow on bill to end family separations — Ryan
Washington, United States (AFP) — US lawmakers will vote tomorrow on a bill that would end the controversial practice of separating migrant children from parents caught entering the country without papers, House Speaker Paul Ryan said Wednesday. Read More
PAHO begins debate on strategies, plans for improving C'bean health
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Executive Committee of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has begun its 162nd session at the World Health Organization's (WHO) regional office for the Americas in order to discuss strategies and plans of action to improve the... Read More
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