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Parliament says IC reports are being addressed in accordance with internal processes

Kingston, Jamaica — Confirming receipt of five reports from the Integrity Commission, Parliament said they are being addressed in accordance with its internal processes and under the guidance of the presiding officers, emphasising that the Integrity Commission Act does not specify a specific timeline for the tabling of reports. A statement from The Houses of Parliament on Monday confirmed that the reports have not yet been tabled in either the House of Representatives or the Senate

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Project STAR equips Salt Spring with jobs, parenting support and youth programmes

More than 140 Salt Spring residents in St James have gained skills and work through Project STAR, with new training planned and wider family and youth initiatives underway across the community.

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Neymar back in Brazil squad for fourth World Cup

Rio DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) — Brazil superstar Neymar was handed a dramatic recall to the country’s World Cup squad on Monday, returning to the national team after a near three-year absence. The inclusion of Neymar, Brazil’s all-time leading goalscorer with 79 goals in 128 appearances, was the biggest surprise in the 26-man squad named by coach Carlo Ancelotti

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JUNA-VILL lines up Di Regulator rhythm for global May 22 release

Producer Collin “JUNA-VILL” Clarke will issue the Di Regulator compilation through JUNAVILL Records on May 22, pairing a consciousness-led message with a slate of roots reggae vocalists.

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US dollar ends Monday at $158.55 after 47-cent slip, BOJ figures show

Bank of Jamaica trading data for May 18 put the US dollar lower against the Jamaican dollar, while the Canadian dollar and British pound both closed stronger than the day before.

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Spanish court clears Shakira in 2011 tax residency dispute, orders refund of fines

A Madrid court has acquitted Colombian singer Shakira of tax fraud tied to 2011 residency claims, ruling she spent fewer than 183 days in Spain and ordering Treasury to return tens of millions of euros in penalties and interest.

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St Andrew teen Sanna Moore gains ground in music after Etana encounter

Fifteen-year-old vocalist and violinist Sanna Moore, a St Andrew High School for Girls student, is drawing industry notice after reggae artist Etana heard her sing at Emancipation Park and her team later contacted her father.

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Pep Guardiola to leave Man City at end of the season – reports

Manchester, United Kingdom (AFP) — Pep Guardiola is set to bring his trophy-laden decade in charge of Manchester City to an end this weekend, according to multiple reports on Monday. Guardiola, 55, has won six Premier League titles and City’s first Champions League title among 20 trophies since arriving in England in 2016

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Yaksta and Bellwetha draw heat with divisive Farmer and Banger single

Reggae and dancehall acts Yaksta and Bellwetha have dropped Farmer and Banger, a polarising collab casting Yaksta as farmer and Bellwetha as banger that is stirring underground buzz and online backlash.

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JFJ expresses ‘grave concern’ over Granville fatal shooting; raises questions about handling of crime scene

Kingston, Jamaica — Human rights organisation Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is raising questions about the proportionate use of force following the killing of Latoya Bulgin, known as “Buju,” by a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force in Granville, St James, on Sunday. In a statement on Monday, JFJ noted it has reviewed the widely circulated videos and CCTV footage of the incident and said while the full facts must be allowed to emerge through a thorough and independent investigation, the preliminary details and footage are deeply concerning and have shocked the conscience of many Jamaicans

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Arsenal on the brink of Premier League title after nervy Burnley win

London, United Kingdom (AFP) — Arsenal are on the brink of ending a 22-year wait to win the Premier League after beating Burnley 1-0 on Monday to open up a five-point lead at the top. Kai Havertz headed in the only goal but was also lucky to avoid a second-half red card that could have swung the title race back in Manchester City’s favour

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Morgan says mayor’s statements on One Road Authority misleading

Kingston, Jamaica — Minister with responsibility for Works, Robert Nesta Morgan, has expressed disappointment at what he says are contradictory and misleading statements made by Mayor of Kingston and Chairman of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Andrew Swaby, regarding the establishment of the One Road Authority. Morgan described as “factually misleading” a May 13 statement made by Swaby at a KSAMC, where he claimed: “It is still not clear how the establishment of the One Road Authority will address the issue of inadequate financial resources for local authorities

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Vybz Kartel tops IRAWMA winners list

Dancehall King Vybz Kartel emerged the big winner at the 2026 staging of the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA), which took place on Sunday night at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center in Lauderhill, Florida. The event recognises and honours entertainers from reggae, dancehall, Latin, Caribbean and Africa

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Queen Ifrica Weighs In On Vybz Kartel’s “Shaky” Online Content

Vybz Kartel, Queen Ifrica Queen Ifrica has weighed in on Vybz Kartel’s recent run of “shaky” online content, saying the King of Dancehall should be mindful of the influence he carries and how his public image might reflect on Jamaica. Her comments came after days of heated debate across Dancehall social media over two videos that Kartel shared of himself dancing in revealing outfits, including a red robe, underwear, and a pink shower cap

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Mayweather Ends $100 Million Defamation Case Against Business Insider
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Mayweather Ends $100 Million Defamation Case Against Business Insider

US boxing star Floyd Mayweather has withdrawn a $100 million defamation suit against Business Insider and reporter Daniel Geiger over Manhattan property coverage, with each side bearing its own legal costs and no admission of fault.

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Vybz Kartel and Shenseea Panic Single Crosses 10 Million YouTube Views
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Vybz Kartel and Shenseea Panic Single Crosses 10 Million YouTube Views

Dancehall stars Vybz Kartel and Shenseea have reunited on Panic, clearing 10 million YouTube plays, with the TJ Records track expected on Kartel's forthcoming God and Time album.

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Havertz Goal Sends Arsenal Five Clear in Premier League Title Race
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Havertz Goal Sends Arsenal Five Clear in Premier League Title Race

Arsenal defeated Burnley 1-0 at the Emirates to widen their lead over Manchester City. Kai Havertz netted early and survived a contentious second-half incident as the Gunners edge closer to the championship.

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6ix9ine ties survival and wealth to God and Jesus after prison and legal fallout
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6ix9ine ties survival and wealth to God and Jesus after prison and legal fallout

In a VladTV interview, rapper 6ix9ine credits divine protection for his safety and success, speaks on growing Christian faith, and reflects on a recent three-month jail term for supervised-release violations.

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Umbrella Group of Churches condemns ‘desecration’ of woman’s body by cops, calls for body-worn cameras,

Kingston, Jamaica — The Jamaica Umbrella Groups of Churches (JUGC) is decrying what it says is the shameful treatment of the body of Latoya Bulgin by lawmen over the weekend after she was shot and killed by police. In a statement on Monday, the organisation noted that it was deeply grieved by the fatal police shooting, which took place in Granville, St James on Sunday citing security footage reportedly of the incident which has been circulating online

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Opposition calls on Gov’t to publish complete list of ROOFS Programme beneficiaries since passage of Hurricane Melissa

Opposition Spokesperson on Social Protection and Social Transformation, Dr. Angela Brown Burke is calling on the Government to publish a complete list of ROOFS Programme beneficiaries since the passage of Hurricane Melissa last year

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Cabinet defers PPV fare ruling to June 1 as operators press for remaining 16%

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz said the Government needs two more weeks before Cabinet decides on the outstanding public transport fare hike, after operators threatened service disruption.

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Hylton urges Government to disclose status of hurricane aid still at ports

Opposition trade spokesman Anthony Hylton wants a public tally of donated goods left in storage after an auditor general report showed ODPEM spent only a fraction of Melissa relief funds by February.

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‘A wicked act’, says Brown Burke after AG flags slow use of hurricane funds

Kingston, Jamaica — The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) has condemned as a “wicked act” the findings of an auditor general report that the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) had only spent $26.2 million, or 1.8 per cent, of the $1.44 billion donated following Category 5 Hurricane Melissa as of February 23, 2026. Speaking at a People’s National Party (PNP) press conference on Monday, Opposition Spokesperson on Social Protection and Social Transformation, Dr Angela Brown Burke, said the scale of devastation caused by the hurricane made the slow use of relief funds especially troubling

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US suspends joint defence effort with Canada dating back to World War II

The United States has said it will not take part in a joint board for continental defence with Canada, depicting the country as failing to live up to its defence obligations. On Monday, US Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby wrote on social media that his department would halt its involvement in the Permanent Joint Board on Defense to “reassess” the forum’s benefits

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Iran war live: Trump says Iran attack postponed at request of Gulf allies

Skip linksSkip to Content blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, By Lyndal Rowlands and Zaid Sabah Published On 19 May 202619 May 2026 United States President Donald Trump says he has postponed a planned attack on Iran at the request of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, and added that “serious negotiations are now taking place”. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said “dialogue does not mean surrender”, and that Tehran had entered the “dialogue with dignity, authority, and the preservation of the nation’s rights”.

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Pre-diaspora conference webinar to spotlight Jamaica’s real estate market opportunities

Kingston, Jamaica — The Jamaica National (JN) Group is set to host a pre-diaspora conference webinar, dubbed “Securing Your Piece of the Rock”, to provide Jamaicans living overseas and others interested in purchasing property or expanding their investments back home with an opportunity to gain valuable insights from leading industry experts. The webinar is scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2026, starting at 1:30 pm in Jamaica

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Captain Love remakes Bob Marley’s classic Concrete Jungle

Aspiring reggae singer Captain Love is paying tribute to one of reggae’s most powerful anthems with his remake of Concrete Jungle, a song deeply connected to his own lived experiences and personal journey. Originally recorded by Bob Marley and The Wailers, the classic track has long stood as a poignant reflection of struggle, survival and social inequality

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Cabinet to Consider 16 Per Cent Transport Fare Rise on 1 June, Vaz Says

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says Cabinet will take up a pending 16 per cent fare increase on 1 June after Monday talks with operator groups. Fuel-price caps and inflation risks remain central to any decision.

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American confirmed with Ebola in DR Congo — US agency

Washington, United States (AFP) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Monday that one American has contracted Ebola “as part of their work in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)”. “The person developed symptoms over the weekend and tested positive late Sunday,” Satish Pillai, the health agency’s Ebola response incident manager told journalists, adding that efforts were underway to transport the individual to Germany for treatment

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St Andrew bar killing, Granville police shooting probe, and hurricane relief spending under fire

Police are hunting two masked gunmen after a patron was shot dead at a Cassava Piece bar, while INDECOM seeks witnesses to a fatal shooting in Granville and the PNP condemns slow use of Hurricane Melissa donations. Public transport ran without protest as ministers met operators over fare talks.

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Parent involvement in education framework expands across Jamaican schools

National Parenting Support Commission CEO Caseia Carr outlines the Parent Involvement in Education framework, wider school partnerships, and calls for more support for parenting programmes nationwide.

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St James Murder Suspect Captured in Manchester Police Operation

St James Murder Suspect Captured in Manchester Police OperationBy Mckoy's News / May 18, 2026 St James, Jamaica: St James: Murder Suspect Captured– Police say a murder suspect arrested during a targeted operation in Manchester on Sunday evening is now in custody following an interception carried out by the Area Three Fugitive Apprehension Team (AFAT). The accused has been identified as 25-year-old Richard Morgan, also known as ‘Country’, of Spot Valley in the Rose Hall district of St James

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CVM News At 7PM: May 18, 2026 | @CVMTVNews 2026-05-19 00:13

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Sixty Farm Roads to be Rehabilitated This Year

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is targeting 60 farm roads across the country’s major production zones for completion this year, under the Farm Road Rehabilitation Programme. Portfolio Minister, Hon

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US to screen for Ebola at airports, suspend visa services from outbreak areas

Washington, United States (AFP) — The United States (US) announced Monday it is bolstering precautions to prevent the spread of Ebola, including screening air travellers from outbreak-hit areas and temporarily suspending visa services from the region. The public health measures announced by the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention come as the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo an international health emergency

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Auditor general finds ODPM spent 1.8% of J$1.44b in hurricane donations

An audit shows Jamaica’s disaster office received J$1.44 billion in post-hurricane gifts but spent only J$26.2 million. Economist Kenan Faulner says delays, weak agreements, and heavy process hurt people still awaiting shelter and reconstruction.

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Traffic ticket points reset set for August as Jamaica rolls out road safety reforms

Government leaders agreed on a national traffic-points reset, blood-centre upgrades, youth social-media policy work, new firefighters, and stricter Kingston signage enforcement in a batch of national announcements.

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Government Marks Workers Week 2026 With Call to Act on Labour Voices

Jamaica is observing Workers Week 2026 under a theme focused on hearing workers as labour policy evolves. Officials cite past reforms, ongoing safety work, and the 50th anniversary of the Labour Relations Code.

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TAJ postpones higher environmental protection levy until enabling law is finished

Tax Administration Jamaica says the Environmental Protection Levy will not rise from 0.5 to 0.85 per cent on May 1, 2026, because supporting legislation is still incomplete. Current rates stay in force until the Government sets a new start date.

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August traffic points reset, blood centre upgrade, and fire recruits among national updates

Cabinet stakeholders agreed an August points reset on traffic tickets, a $16 million Chest Hospital blood-centre contract, and new social-media policy work. Ninety-six firefighters graduated in St. Mary while Kingston signage enforcement continues.

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Opposition spokesman and St Ann MP back Ministry of Health blood drive

Philip Brave and Kenneth Russell, member of parliament for South East St Ann, have endorsed the Ministry of Health blood donation campaign and are asking Jamaicans to volunteer as donors.

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Sone G Delivers Roots Reggae Gospel on New Single Stronger

Clarendon-born gospel singer Sone G has released Stronger on a roots-reggae beat through Vi Records, framing faith as the anchor in his music and aiming to reach listeners beyond the church.

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‘Not for sale’: Greenland premier tells US envoy

News|Donald Trump Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has told US special envoy Jeff Landry that Greenland is “not for sale”. Landry, who was appointed by President Donald Trump last year to spearhead the purchase of the island, met Nielsen and Greenland’s Foreign Minister, Mute Egede, in the capital Nuuk to discuss the future of the territory

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Clashes as Morales-allied protesters march on Bolivian capital

Bolivian security forces have clashed with followers of ex-President Evo Morales as they marched into the capital as part of a nationwide protest movement fuelled by the nation’s worst economic crisis in a generation. After a six-day march through the Andes, thousands of Morales’s supporters, some brandishing dynamite sticks and slingshots, converged on the capital, La Paz, on Monday, where they were met by riot police

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Productive Business Solutions Limited (PBS) – New Executive Appointment
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Productive Business Solutions Limited (PBS) – New Executive Appointment

Productive Business Solutions Limited (PBS) – New Executive Appointment May 18, 2026 5:08 pm Productive Business Solutions Limited (PBS) – New Executive Appointment JSE Updates MAYBERRY INVESTMENTS LIMITED (MIL) – ANNOUNCES OVER-SUBSCRIPTION AND EARLY CLOSURE OF ITS MIL PUBLIC BOND OFFERING Easier Access to the JCSD Portal for You! Cultivating Emotionally Intelligent Leaders for Resilient and Thriving Workplaces – Livingstone Morrison, Group CEO, JSE Quantas Advantage Inc – Main Market Prospectus (Revised) (2) A Transformative Milestone for Jamaica’s Financial Sector: Trading GOJ Securities on the JSE Unlocks the Domestic Yield Curve Mayberry Investments Limited Bond Prospectus – April 2026

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Buff Bay Primary Wins 2026 Portland Maths Quiz Competition

Winners of the Portland Primary Maths Quiz Competition, Buff Bay Primary, pose with their trophies and medals following the final on May 7 at the Portland Social Development Commission parish office. Also photographed are Coach, Jody-Ann Thomas (left) and Grade-Six Senior Teacher, Kerry Young

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Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) – Trading in Shares
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Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) – Trading in Shares

Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) – Trading in Shares May 18, 2026 5:07 pm Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) has advised that on May 15, 2026, a Connected Party purchased 23,718 SVL shares, and a Related Entity purchased 100,000 SVL shares. JSE Updates MAYBERRY INVESTMENTS LIMITED (MIL) – ANNOUNCES OVER-SUBSCRIPTION AND EARLY CLOSURE OF ITS MIL PUBLIC BOND OFFERING Easier Access to the JCSD Portal for You! Cultivating Emotionally Intelligent Leaders for Resilient and Thriving Workplaces – Livingstone Morrison, Group CEO, JSE Quantas Advantage Inc – Main Market Prospectus (Revised) (2) A Transformative Milestone for Jamaica’s Financial Sector: Trading GOJ Securities on the JSE Unlocks the Domestic Yield Curve Mayberry Investments Limited Bond Prospectus – April 2026

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Sagicor Real Estate X Fund Limited (XFUND) – Declaration of Dividend
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Sagicor Real Estate X Fund Limited (XFUND) – Declaration of Dividend

Sagicor Real Estate X Fund Limited (XFUND) – Declaration of Dividend May 18, 2026 5:06 pm Let- JSE re Declaration of Interim Dividend 2026 CERTIFIED BOARD RESOLUTION OF THE DIRECTORS – DIVIDEND 2026 JSE Updates MAYBERRY INVESTMENTS LIMITED (MIL) – ANNOUNCES OVER-SUBSCRIPTION AND EARLY CLOSURE OF ITS MIL PUBLIC BOND OFFERING Easier Access to the JCSD Portal for You! Cultivating Emotionally Intelligent Leaders for Resilient and Thriving Workplaces – Livingstone Morrison, Group CEO, JSE Quantas Advantage Inc – Main Market Prospectus (Revised) (2) A Transformative Milestone for Jamaica’s Financial Sector: Trading GOJ Securities on the JSE Unlocks the Domestic Yield Curve Mayberry Investments Limited Bond Prospectus – April 2026

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