ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica—Some residents of the Hurricane Melissa ravaged seaside community of Parottee are adamant that they will not leave the area following an announcement of relocation by Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness recently. During the National Housing Trust’s (NHT’s) handing over of 27 service lots in Malvern, St Elizabeth last Thursday, Holness pointed to the coastal community of Parottee, which was among the areas hard hit, as one of the areas to benefit from relocation and container homes for residents
Kingston, Jamaica—Opposition Spokesperson on Tourism and Linkages Andrea Purkiss has accused Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett of remaining “completely silent” on the state of the cruise shipping sector, which she said, has shrunk over 28 per cent since 2019. Purkiss, the Member of Parliament for Hanover Eastern, said the world is experiencing a boom in cruise shipping while Jamaica is losing business
Kingston, Jamaica—Twelve of the just over 30 Jamaican student-athletes who have qualified for individual finals at the NCAA Division 1 outdoor track and field championships that are set to start on Wednesday at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, were finalists last year. Led by Ralford Mullings of the University of Oklahoma, who won the men’s discus throw last year, and Dejanae Oakley of the University of Georgia, who was second in the women’s 400m, the Jamaicans will be eyeing honour for their respective schools as the US college track and field season comes to a close
Kingston, Jamaica—Opposition Spokesperson on Tourism and Linkages, Andrea Purkiss has charged that Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is promoting a “diversification myth” over his frequent promises of expanding Jamaica’s tourism dependence to other markets other than the United States, from which Jamaica gets over 80 per cent of its visitors. Purkiss made the charge on Tuesday during her contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives
Trelawny, Jamaica—A growing rivalry between motorsport drivers Doug Gore and Raynor King will take centre stage on Sunday, June 14, when the highly anticipated Skate Revenge event unfolds at the Trelawny Multi-purpose Stadium. The event, organised by the Montego Bay Racing Association (MRA), gets underway at 10:00 am with gates opening at 6:00 am and promises a thrilling day of speed and competition featuring some of Jamaica’s top rally, circuit, drift, and drag racing competitors
Kingston, Jamaica—Any Jamaican who moves onto Crown lands as of Tuesday, June 9, with a view to squatting, will not be considered for any type of settlement programme by the Government. Minister with responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements Robert Montague gave the warning in the House of Representatives on Tuesday during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate
Kingston, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, June 9, ended trading at $158.93, up 42 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary. Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar ended trading at $114.14 up from $114.02 and the British pound at $213.03 up from $211.24.
File PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks before signing a resolution approved by Congress to rescind the EPA’s 2023 approval of California’s plans to require a rising number of zero-emission heavy-duty trucks, and another resolution on California’s low-NOx, or low-nitrogen oxide, regulation for heavy-duty highway and off-road vehicles and engines, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 12, 2025
On June 13, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, located at the New York Public Library (NYPL), will host its centennial festival, from 11:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m. There will be multiple events happening simultaneously in different locations at the Center, both indoors and outdoors, for adults and kids throughout the day
Kingston, Jamaica—Children, parents, educators, community leaders and residents gathered at the Grants Pen Peace Park in Kingston recently for a family fun day aimed at strengthening peace, promoting healthy lifestyles and fostering greater community engagement. The event, organised by the Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) in collaboration with the Grants Pen Community Policing Management Committee, featured football competitions involving five basic schools, an arts and crafts corner for children, and a health station that provided information and services to families
Tax Administration Jamaica says customers should use only its official website for online services after scam attempts targeted traffic fine payments and income tax filing. The agency says suspicious links and messages should be reported immediately.
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A major shooting incident Tuesday afternoon has forced the closure of the Bog Walk Gorge in St Catherine. Senior Superintendent of Police, Hopeton Nicholson confirmed the shooting but was unable to immediately provide further details
A Jamaican is among 17 naturalised US citizens facing denaturalisation action under the Trump administration, while heavy rain has triggered flood concerns across sections of Jamaica.
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The Government has appealed for patience from Hurricane Melissa victims still awaiting modular container homes. Minister with responsibility for Land Settlements Robert Montague made the appeal today while making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate
Television Jamaica has shared a FIFA World Cup 2026 video item centred on Guadalajara, with viewers directed to watch on TVJ or stream coverage through 1SpotMedia.
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Police are probing deadly violence in St Catherine, a fatal St Ann road crash, missing Clarendon fishermen and fresh concerns over electricity outages and online tax scams.
Isaiah Laing, conceptualiser and promoter of Elegance: The Ballroom Experience, says the July 19 affair will be the perfect blend of high fashion and quality entertainment. The event will be held at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel’s Ballroom from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm
The House agenda for June 9, 2026, listed continued Sectoral Debate presentations and several public business items covering trade, shipping pollution and civil aviation legislation.
Jamaica’s June 9 news roundup led with teacher salary frustration, delayed public works, a NEPA student leadership push, flood alerts, corporate earnings, regional trade and sports updates.
Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own! Sean Paul continues to prove why he remains one of the most commercially successful Caribbean artists in history following the completion of his highly successful “Timeless Tour,” a European run that attracted thousands of fans across the continent and reinforced dancehall’s enduring influence on the global music landscape, according to Jamaican-born entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlinson. “Spanning multiple countries and major markets throughout Europe, the ‘Timeless Tour’ brought Sean Paul’s celebrated catalog of hits to audiences in Bulgaria, Hungary, Austria, Poland, Germany and France, among other territories,” the Brooklyn-based Tomlinson told Caribbean Life on Friday, June 5
Positive outlook for 2026 with notable growth during Q1 with more to come Durrant Pate/Contributor Having successfully navigated a turbulent start to 2026, investment company Eppley is confident of sustaining its earnings due to the strength of its diversified business model during its first quarter, ended March 2026. The strength of Eppley’s business is built on a diversified mix of lending, leasing, real estate, infrastructure, and asset management positions
Kingston, Jamaica — Community organisations Friends of Porus (FOP) and Give Back Jamaica (GBJ) have once again demonstrated the power of partnership through a series of educational and healthcare initiatives designed to uplift children, families and healthcare providers in communities across Jamaica. The outreach mission, which took place during May 2026, focused on supporting literacy development among primary school students while delivering much-needed medical supplies to healthcare facilities serving rural communities
JPS says service has returned for customers affected by Tuesday morning electricity cuts linked to gas supply trouble at SJPC units. Outage reports came from at least eight parishes.
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Jamaican teen Daniel Balli wins double gold at Masters Cup Colombia Jamaican national taekwondo athlete, Daniel Balli delivered an outstanding performance this weekend at the Masters Cup in Colombia, capturing two gold medals while representing Jamaica on the international stage. Competing against top athletes from across the region, the 15-year-old Team Jamaica member won gold in both the Junior Men’s -59kg Division and the Senior Men’s -58kg Division, demonstrating exceptional skill, discipline, and determination beyond his years
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed that the Gordie Howe International Bridge — a new six-lane thoroughfare that will connect Detroit, Michigan, with Windsor, Ontario — will open by the end of the week. The announcement comes despite threats to the contrary from United States President Donald Trump, who promised earlier this year that the bridge would not open without concessions from Canada
The June 9 bulletin highlighted pressure in teacher wage negotiations, strong corporate earnings, a Caribbean Development Bank board appointment and the Reggae Girlz’s friendly against Panama.
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Indices Value Change % Change Caribbean Investment Grade Index 104.93 -0.04 -0.04% Caribbean Stock Index 981.71 2.43 0.25% Jamaica Global Bond Index 109.37 -0.07 -0.07% JSE Money Market Index+ 128.32 0.02 0.02% Tuesday, June 9, 2026 NOMINAL NOMINAL MID CLOSING CLOSING PURCHASED SOLD LEVEL BID ASK Bermuda 3.375% 2050 USD 68.9720 68.7390 69.2050 Trinidad & Tobago 4.50% 2026 USD 101.5150 101.4270 101.6030 Trinidad & Tobago 5.875% 2027 USD 101.3250 101.0710 101.5790 Trinidad & Tobago 4.50% 2030 USD 98.7120 98.4550 98.9700 National Gas Co. 6.050% 2036 USD 95.8490 95.6230 96.0750 GOJ 6.75% 2028 USD 103.7980 103.6190 103.9760 GOJ 8.5% 2036 USD 119.8300 119.2260 120.4330 GOJ 8 % 2039 USD 121.4870 121.1470 121.8270 GOJ 7.875% 2045 USD 122.1810 121.7960 122.5670 *The Caribbean Stock Index tracks the price performance of the local companies listed on the Barbados Stock Exchange (BSE), Trinidad & Tobago Stock Exchange (TTSE) and Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) +The JSE Money Market Index tracks the price performance of all outstanding 3-month and 6-month T-Bills issued by the Bank of Jamaica SECURITIES MATURITY CURRENCY
Bamboo Health Centre Reopens After $68.1M UpgradeBy Mckoy's News / June 9, 2026 Residents of Bamboo, St. Ann, and nearby communities now have improved access to primary healthcare following the reopening and handover of the upgraded Bamboo Community Health Centre
Pan Jamaica Group Limited (PJAM) – Trading In Shares June 9, 2026 3:27 pm Pan Jamaica Group Limited has advised that a connected party sold 22,442 shares and a senior officer purchased 22,442 shares on June 8, 2026. JSE Updates News Release – Suspension of Derrimon Trading Limited (DTL) Quantas Advantage Inc
Substance Abuse in St. Ann a Growing Concern, Warns Health Minister TuftonBy Mckoy's News / June 9, 2026 ST
June 8, 2026 The Jamaica Stock Exchange 40 Harbour Street Kingston Dear Sir PRODUCTIVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED - RESIGNATION OF DIRECTOR The Board of Directors of Productive Business Solutions Limited wishes to inform our stakeholders that Mrs. Blondell Walker resigned from Board effective June 5, 2026
11 ENGINEERING& TECHNOLOGY NO LIMITS Transition of Leadership and Heartfelt Gratitude to Blondell Walker DearTeam, Yesterday, June 8, 2026, the PBS Group announced a significant transition within our leadership as Mrs. Blondell Walker has stepped down as a Board member of PBS Group
The City of Tamarac in South Florida hosted the second staging of its Yard on the Lawn Music Festival on Saturday, June 6, at the Tamarac Sports Complex, drawing thousands of patrons for a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture during Caribbean American Heritage Month. Founded and curated by Jamaican-born Vice Mayor Marlon Bolton, the festival has quickly established itself as one of South Florida’s premier Caribbean cultural events
Pbs Group Appoints Eduardo Rodríguez as Group CFO PBS Group is proud to announce the appointment of Eduardo Rodriguez as Group Chief Financial Officer and member of its Board of Directors, effective June 8th, 2026. He will lead and oversee the group ʼ s financial strategy, capital allocation, and financial governance across all existing and future PBS affiliates within the Americas and the Caribbean
The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is paying tribute to former Councillor for the Denham Town Division, Lorna Joy Leslie. Leslie, the longest-serving JLP councillor in the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), passed away on Tuesday after battling illness
Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) – Trading in Shares June 9, 2026 3:11 pm Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) has advised that on June 8, 2026, a Related Entity purchased 1,914,904 SVL shares. JSE Updates News Release – Suspension of Derrimon Trading Limited (DTL) Quantas Advantage Inc
WorldSkills Jamaica and Studica Robotics are staging a five-day invitational camp in Runaway Bay to prepare competitors and experts for September’s WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China.
NSWMA leaders say a new Southern Parks and Markets facility in Hanbury should improve waste services across Manchester, Clarendon and St. Elizabeth, while staff are being pressed to lift productivity.
Energy Minister Daryl Vaz is due to update Parliament on last Friday’s islandwide power failure, while police are investigating a deadly shooting in Waterford and enforcing a curfew in sections of St. Mary.
Jamaican-Born Elaine Angene Escoe Added to FBI Most Wanted List in Alleged US$34 Million COVID Fraud SchemeBy Mckoy's News / June 9, 2026 Jamaican-born Elaine Angene Escoe has been added to the FBI’s Most Wanted fraudsters list as United States authorities intensify efforts to locate her in connection with an alleged US$34 million COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. The 40-year-old, who was living in South Florida, is accused of helping orchestrate a multi-million dollar operation that allegedly defrauded U.S
Government says the fisheries sector will receive expanded support in the 2026/2027 fiscal year, including new marine sanctuaries, oyster-farm repairs, easier enforcement and upgrades for fishing communities.
Jamaica is under a flash flood watch for southern parishes as state agencies report new fire response technology, infirmary upgrades, culture-sector training plans and voter-list changes.
A JIS public affairs programme outlined a flash flood watch for southern parishes, fire service upgrades, infirmary investments, creative industry training, school equipment support and voter list changes.
