In the Primary Elections on August 18, 2026, candidates of Jamaican heritage, like Dale Holness and Kaysia Earley, are gaining attention. Dale Holness seeks to become the first Jamaican-born member of Congress, running in a competitive District 20 race against Debbie Wasserman Schultz and others. Kaysia Earley, a first-time candidate with a strong Jamaican background, is running in Congressional District 22. Jamaican Carla Spaulding hopes to win her Republican primary to challenge the Democratic nominee in the general election. Other Jamaican candidates, Tamar Hamilton and Veronica Walker, are also competing for judgeships in the elections.
Category: Government
Tyla has reportedly canceled the Nigerian leg of her World Tour.
According to Agence France-Press (AFP) in Abuja, Nigeria, South African singer-songwriter Tyla has canceled her scheduled performance in Nigeria. The cancellation came as tensions over anti-immigrant violence hamper relations between the two countries.
Road Safety: Jamaica’s Trends and Statistics from Q2 2026
Road safety report for Jamaica. The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) reported that eighty-three Jamaicans lost their lives in 75 fatal collisions during the second quarter of 2026. The ITA released this troubling information on Thursday, July 30, 2026. While these statistics reveal some concerning trends, there is also a silver lining.
Road Fatalities: Two women lost their lives in separate collisions.
Road fatalities in Jamaica. Two Jamaican women lost their lives Thursday night in separate motor vehicle accidents in Jamaica. These incidents brought road fatalities to 166 for the year. Law enforcement officials have identified the victims as Danique Thomas, 28, from the Hibernia community in Manchester. The other victim is Ann-Marie Robinson from Stony Hill, St. Andrew.
Dr. Campbell Settles with Vaz in Defamation Case
Dr. Dayton Campbell, the General Secretary of the People’s National Party, has resolved a defamation claim brought against him by Mr. Vaz nearly three years ago. In an out-of-court settlement, Campbell has agreed to pay $1.5 million in costs. He will also publicly apologize to Vaz.
Illicit Enrichment: 70 Jamaican Public Officials Under Scrutiny.
According to the Integrity Commission’s annual report, the number of parliamentarians under investigation for potential illicit enrichment or false information has increased by one, bringing the total to fifteen. In total, 70 public officials are now under scrutiny for potential illicit enrichment or providing false information.
Jamaicans Rally Against Corruption: A Call for Transparency
Jamaicans march for transparency, protesting against corruption and government inaction amid serious concerns over a new MOU with the US concerning TCN's.
Arleen McBean Becomes Assistant Superintendent of Police
Arleen McBean Becomes Assistant Superintendent of Police. The Jamaica Police Federation will begin selecting a new leader soon. The authorities have promoted its leader, Sergeant Arleen McBean, to the senior ranks of the Jamaica Constabulary Force. She is now an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP).
FLA Report: Data Fabrication and Server Failures Exposed
FLA Report revealed multiple discrepancies, including intentional data Fabrication and Server Failures and poor management. The findings from the Integrity Commission (IC) investigation into the operations of the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) was tabled in Parliament on Tuesday. It came eight weeks after it was submitted and after a court rulling.
House Republicans Rejected bipartisan deal to Fund DHS
Republicans in the US House of Representatives have rejected a bipartisan deal to reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). They approved a different plan instead. This decision prolongs the shutdown, causing huge delays at airports. Their Senate colleagues supported a bill that would reopen most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It excludes funding for immigration agencies to gain the Democrats' support.