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
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
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.
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
The United States Department of Justice has indicted five men on a series of firearms trafficking and related offences following an investigation into an alleged transnational network accused of smuggling stolen weapons from the United States to destinations in the Caribbean. Among those charged is a US-Jamaican dual citizen who has long featured prominently in investigations being conducted by the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID)
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The thermoplastics manufacturer closed its first full year on the Junior Market with a 34 per cent jump in profit, much of it driven by reconstruction demand after Hurricane Melissa. The question for investors is what happens when that demand fades
Prime Minister Andrew Holness marked several government engagements last week, including the Troy Bridge opening, NHT service lot handovers, NARO leadership talks and long-service awards for sanitation workers.
Jamaica’s manufacturing leaders used the third Manufacture 360 conference to call for stronger disaster planning, wider use of technology, better financing and deeper regional production links after Hurricane Melissa.
Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz ended their two-game friendly series in Panama City with a goalless draw, after Deneisha Blackwood missed a first-half penalty against Panama.
The Government will give former minister and attorney Hugh Hart an official funeral on June 10 at the University Chapel, honouring his service in law, business and public life.
Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says he has obtained JPS's first report on Friday night's Jamaica-wide power failure, while the utility remains under review and some communities continue reporting outages.
Two 26-year-old Waterford men died and two other men were injured after a gunman attacked a group at Logwood and Dias roads in Portmore last night.
A Jamaican-American dual citizen is one of five men facing US charges in an alleged firearms-trafficking operation tied to stolen guns, Caribbean shipments and an active JCF investigation.
Energy Minister Daryl Vaz is examining JPS's initial findings on last Friday's islandwide outage, while other national issues include fare increases, disaster response, policing, fraud allegations and teacher wage concerns.
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DJ Mac Talks New Publishing Deal with Hapilos Publishing and Global SuccessKaboom Editors2 hours ago3 min readHitmaking producer continues building his global catalogue as Hapilos Publishing’s partnership with Sony Music Publishing strengthens the business side of his expanding careerDJ Mac expands global reach with Hapilos Publishing DealHitmaker producer DJ Mac continues to establish himself as one of the young creatives shaping the new generation of dancehall. From creating charting riddims to producing music dominating parties, playlists, and charts, the Kingston-born producer has built a reputation for delivering records that resonate across Jamaica and beyond.For DJ Mac, born Jason McDowell, the formula behind his growing success is based in a willingness to experiment while staying connected to the essence of dancehall culture
(Photo Credit: Female Cricket) Tournament will be played from September 5 to 17 in Barbados Durrant Pate/Contributor The Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) will expand from three to four teams in the 2026 season with Jamaica Empress being the latest addition. Jamaica Empress is joining the three teams that competed in the tournament’s first four seasons – Barbados Royals, Guyana Amazon Warriors and Trinbago Knight Riders
Portmore Double Murder: Two Killed, Two Injured in Waterford Gun AttackBy Mckoy's News / June 9, 2026 PORTMORE, St Catherine :Portmore Double Murder — Police are investigating a double murder after four people were shot, two fatally, during a gun attack in the Waterford community of Portmore on Monday night. The deceased have been identified as 26-year-old Antoine Andre Reid, otherwise known as “Gong,” and 26-year-old Saheid Roache, both residents of Waterford
The 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup began its final countdown in London, where all 12 team captains appeared together before the June 12 start in England and Wales.
DJ Mac Jamaican-based producer DJ Mac is quickly becoming one of the most influential young creatives shaping the sound of modern dancehall. From creating charting rhythms to producing music that dominates both parties and playlists, the Kingston-born producer has built a reputation for delivering records that resonate with audiences across Jamaica and beyond
Shenseea & Valiant on set of My Turn Dancehall recording artistes Valiant and Shenseea are turning heads across the Caribbean and beyond with the release of ‘My Turn’, the lead single from producer Tarik ‘Rvssian’ Johnston’s Island Villa Riddim. Accompanied by a visually striking music video that eremiered on Head Concussion TV’s YouTube Channel on May 24, the collaboration is quickly emerging as an early contender for one of the summer’s defining dancehall releases
Peter Bunting MP, Opposition Spokesman on Productivity Bunting calls on Govt to withdraw new tax on short-term rental sector The Government’s decision to impose a fifteen per cent General Consumption Tax on short-term rental revenues will punish Jamaican entrepreneurs whilst large multinational hotel corporations continue to enjoy substantial tax relief, Opposition Spokesperson on Productivity, Efficiency and Competitiveness Peter Bunting warned in Parliament on Wednesday. Mr Bunting noted that the short-term rental sector has grown from 60,000 guests in 2017 to over 800,000 in 2024, describing it as one of Jamaica’s genuine success stories precisely because it democratised participation in tourism ownership
Stephen Newland (at podium), delivers remarks at the recent ceremony for the naming of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s National Heroes Circle building in honour of his late granduncle, Lynden G Newland. The late former Minister of Labour and National Insurance spearheaded the passage of the National Insurance Act in 1966
The latest flare-up in hostilities between Israel and Iran has exposed what some observers say is the most significant crack yet in the relationship between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and United States President Donald Trump, revealing increasingly divergent interests between the two leaders. The pair once appeared politically inseparable, with Netanyahu describing Trump as the “greatest friend Israel has ever had in the White House”
The Constituency Development Fund Committee met on June 9, 2026, with proposed constituency development projects listed for review on the agenda.
Antigua and Barbuda The government of Antigua and Barbuda has welcomed the start of construction of the US$200 million Long Bay Zen Resort saying that the project supports the country’s strategy of attracting more luxury tourism developments, which are expected to boost visitor spending and increase government revenue. Prime Minister Gaston Browne said the resort is being designed to cater to high-end travelers, similar to the Hermitage Hotel, where room rates can reach US$3,000 per night, adding: “This is where we want them to go — offer service at a premium, while at the same time, take care of the staff
Omar Artan, one of FIFA’s 52 referees for the 2026 World Cup, was refused entry after arriving in Miami. US immigration has not publicly explained the decision, and he is now in Turkey.
Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Conference to spotlight the powerful alliance of Human and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable, Regenerative Transformation Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, will deliver the opening address at the Annual Organisation Development Transformation (ODT) Week Conference on Tuesday, June 23, at the Summit Kingston Hotel in Kingston. The two-day conference, scheduled for June 23–24, is being hosted by the Caribbean Centre for Organisation Development Excellence Ltd
AI systems are being positioned as a way for solopreneurs to reduce constant prospecting and build steadier earnings through automated marketing, delivery and client engagement.
Stacey King (Photo Credit: People Magazine) Former Chicago Bulls forward and longtime broadcaster Stacey King has died at the age of 59. The Chicago Bulls confirmed his passing on Sunday, though no cause of death was released
Sheree Martin, Interim CEO, NCB Jamaica Ltd Medical Disposables & Supplies is advising that seasoned company director, Sheree Martin has stepped down from her role as an Independent Director of the company, effective May 6, 2026. Mrs
Nigeria has threatened retaliatory measures against South Africa after Abuja began repatriating hundreds of Nigerians from South Africa this week amid alleged xenophobic attacks by South African protesters. Diplomatic tensions between the two countries have spiked since the latest wave of violent anti-immigration protests by thousands of South Africans calling for strict, mass deportation measures
Israeli attacks on Tyre in southern Lebanon have killed at least eight people and forced thousands to flee, just hours after United States President Donald Trump insisted a peace deal with Iran was imminent. The Israeli military issued yet another forced displacement order for Tyre on Tuesday, telling the entire city – including, for the first time, the Christian quarter where many displaced people are sheltering – to leave immediately, before launching its deadly attack
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The St. Elizabeth Police have listed sixteen men wanted for murders and other violent incidents
Family members and residents are questioning the police version of the fatal shooting of Alexander Marsh during an operation in Jones Town, while INDECOM and internal police investigators examine the incident.
Westmoreland is using lessons from Hurricane Melissa to tighten disaster planning, with local and international partners identifying data, coordination and recovery gaps ahead of the hurricane season.
News|Gaza Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has called “unacceptable” comments made by Israeli far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after learning he was being investigated over the treatment of Global Sumud Flotilla activists. “These are unacceptable words that we reject; they are unworthy of a minister,” Tajani said in Italy’s Senate on Tuesday
Flash Flood Watch Jamaica: Met Service Warns of Heavy Rain and Flooding Risk Until WednesdayBy Mckoy's News / June 9, 2026 KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Meteorological Service of Jamaica has issued a flash flood watch for low-lying and flood-prone areas of Westmoreland, St Elizabeth, Manchester, Clarendon, St Catherine, St Thomas, and the Corporate Area of Kingston and St Andrew. The watch took effect immediately on Monday and remains in force until 5:00 p.m
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Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says he sent reports of last night’s outages to JPS for urgent action, days after Friday’s islandwide blackout left customers without electricity for hours.
Relatives Protest Fatal Jones Town Police Shooting, Allege Mistaken IdentityBy Mckoy's News / June 9, 2026 KINGSTON, Jamaica:Relatives Protest Fatal Jones Town Police Shooting — Relatives of a 24-year-old man who was fatally shot by police in Jones Town, Kingston, on Sunday night mounted roadblocks on Monday, disputing the police’s account of the incident and demanding answers. The deceased has been identified as Alexander Marsh, otherwise known as “Chukku Boo.” According to police reports, around 8:40 p.m
The Jamaica Football Federation has launched a five-year women’s football strategy aimed at expanding participation, strengthening competitions and preparing the country for major global opportunities.
Police named wanted men and persons of interest in St Elizabeth, while separate court matters advanced in Kingston and flood-prone southern parishes were placed under watch.
