- O-Wrap: SOEs not to replace crime plans .. Two found dead inside house ... Road fatalities hit 251 2:12 pm
- TAJ, MOCA joint operation targeting delinquent St Ann taxpayers 5:45 pm
- Forex: J$137.99 to one US dollar 3:38 pm
- Minister says YSEP contributes to low unemployment rate 4:55 pm
- US cop suggests Democratic lawmaker should be shot 4:31 pm
- Britain waits on US before Huawei 5G decision 3:33 pm
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T&T rolls out new initiative to deal with murders
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — The Trinidad and Tobago government says it will be providing funds for a new initiative aimed at curbing the criminal activities here with the number of murders here so far reaching almost 300. Read More
Construction worker shot dead in St Elizabeth
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — The Black River police are probing the shooting death of a construction worker on the Killmurray Luana main road in St, Elizabeth on Saturday July 20. Read More
PEP, tertiary students to benefit from $11m in scholarships from energy companies
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica Energy Partners (JEP) and West Kingston Power Partners (WKPP) will on Friday disburse scholarships totalling $11.05 million to 30 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) achievers and seven tertiary students. Read More
SOEs not intended to replace crime strategies, says Johnson Smith
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Leader of Government Business and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith says states of emergency (SOEs) are not intended to replace all strategies or plans geared at restoring citizen security. Read More
Over a third of households have sought help from PATH
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Over one-third of Jamaican households have applied for assistance under the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH), since it started in 2002. Read More
No challenges for Basil Waite in North East St Elizabeth
BRAES RIVER, Elizabeth- Basil Waite who was selected by delegates in North East St Elizabeth to run as the People's National Party (PNP) candidate in the next general elections will have no further challenges to his position. Read More
Men's 4x400m team sets new National Junior Record in Costa Rica
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica -- Jamaica ended the 20th Pan-American Under-20 Championships on a high setting a new National Junior Record 3 minutes 00.99 seconds in the men's 4x400m relays at the national stadium in San Jose, Costa Rica. Read More
End in sight for US heat wave that set temperature records
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States sweltered in dangerously hot weather on Sunday, with major cities including New York, Philadelphia and Washington broiling in temperatures that rose into triple digits. Read More
Sprint queen Fraser-Pryce cruises to victory in London
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce fired a warning to her sprint rivals ahead of the world championships as Hellen Obiri set the fastest time of the year in the 5000 metres at the London Anniversary Games on Sunday. Read More
Buses with audio-video technology to secure testimony from witnesses
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Justice will be providing two buses, equipped with audio-video technology, to assist in securing testimony from witnesses in trial matters. Read More
US accuses Venezuela of aggression in skies over Caribbean
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — A Venezuelan fighter jet "aggressively shadowed" an American intelligence plane over the Caribbean Sea, US defense officials said Sunday, slamming the maneuver as "unprofessional." Read More
Lotavia Brown wins triple jump gold at PanAm Juniors
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Lotavia Brown created a massive upset on Saturday's third session of the 20th Pan-American Under-20 championships at the national stadium in Costa Rica, winning the women's triple jump gold medal with a wind-aided 13.22 (4.3m/s), beating Cuba's World... Read More
Jamaicans encouraged to guard gains and work harder
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation, Senator Pearnel Charles Jr, is encouraging Jamaicans to guard their gains, stay focused, work harder and smarter, and achieve their goals. Read More
US congresswoman tables legislation for Commission to investigate treatment of migrant families
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – Caribbean American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D Clarke has introduced new legislation in the US House of Representatives to create what she describes as a “9/11-style Commission” to investigate the treatment of migrants. Read More
US braces for second day of scorching weekend temperatures
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Americans braced for a second — and equally scorching — day of dangerously hot weather Sunday, with daytime temperatures forecast to approach 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) across a number of major US cities. Read More
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