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Brown strike gives Mt Pleasant 1-0 edge over Portmore in JPL semi first leg

Substitute Warner Brown scored late as Mt Pleasant FA beat Portmore United 1-0 in the Jamaica Premier League semi-final opener at the National Stadium. A disputed disallowed Portmore goal shaped the closing stages.

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Racquil Broderick wins Big 10 discus title

Racquil Broderick of the University of Southern California (USC) won the men’s discus throw with 62.80m at the Big 10 Outdoor track and field championships that ended at the University of Nebraska on Sunday. It was a major improvement for the Jamaican, who finished ninth at last year’s Big10 championships and fourth at last year’s NCAA Outdoor Championships

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Jordan Scott leaps 17.66m for triple jump world lead at Coqui Cup

Jordan Scott’s 17.66m triple jump at the Coqui International Cup in Puerto Rico is the best mark worldwide this year and the strongest effort by a Jamaican since mid-2024.

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Amid strike threat, finance and transport ministers to meet with public transport operators

The Ministry of Transport says it has convened a meeting in response to word that public transport operators are restive in relation to their longstanding demand for a fare increase. According to the ministry in a release late Sunday, the demand has intensified following the increase in fuel prices across the globe due to geopolitical tensions

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WATCH: Cop interdicted after woman killed in Granville police shooting

ST JAMES, Jamaica – A member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force has been interdicted after a woman was shot and killed in Granville, St James on Sunday. The Police high Command made the announcement in a release late Sunday, stating that it is “deeply concerned about the circumstances surrounding” the incident

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Stoppage-time own goal lifts Montego Bay United past Cavalier in JPL semi opener

Montego Bay United lead defending champions Cavalier 1-0 after the first leg of their Jamaica Premier League semi-final at the National Stadium. Adrian Reid Jr scored an own goal deep in added time.

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Granville protester Latoya Bulgin dies after shooting police are said to have carried out

Latoya Bulgin, known as Buju, died in hospital after she was shot during a Granville demonstration over the police killing of 17-year-old Tjey Edwards. INDECOM has opened a probe into the fatal incident in St James.

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Trelawny rider killed in two-vehicle crash on Sedburgh main road in Manchester

Valdie Thomas, 20, of Lowe River in Trelawny, died late Saturday after his motorcycle collided with a Toyota Probox near Christiana. Police said he was thrown from the bike and pronounced dead at Percy Junor Hospital in Spalding.

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Granville woman hospitalised after police shooting during justice protest

A woman was reportedly shot in the torso by police in Granville, St James, after driving a Toyota Voxy toward officers. The incident occurred during renewed protests over the police killing of 17-year-old Tjey Edwards on 10 June.

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Lake Chad Basin Violence Rises as ISWAP and Boko Haram Rebuild Strength

The killing of ISIS deputy Abu-Bilal al-Minuki has not eased insecurity around Lake Chad. Analysts say ISWAP and Boko Haram are exploiting porous borders, weak governance, and humanitarian strain to mount fresh attacks.

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Gov’t moves to take back agro-park lands not put to production, says Green

Kingston, Jamaica—The Ministry of Agriculture has moved to take back agro-park lands from holders who have not put the properties into production. Agriculture Minister Floyd Green has informed that 120 acres were reclaimed in 2025, and an additional 280 acres have been identified for repossession, should farmers fail to bring them into active production

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Neymar clashes with officials after mistaken substitution in Santos loss to Coritiba
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Neymar clashes with officials after mistaken substitution in Santos loss to Coritiba

Santos forward Neymar was cautioned after match officials wrongly removed him during a 3-0 defeat to Coritiba. The club blamed the fourth official while the star looks to impress Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti before the World Cup squad is named.

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Phillips warns securitised airport cash flows will burden future Jamaican budgets

Opposition transport spokesman Mikael Phillips told the House on May 13 that pledging Norman Manley and Sangster revenues for roads, including SPARK, locks in fiscal rigidity and weakens airport governance for years ahead.

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Doja Cat Weighs Three-Year Hiatus After 2026 Tour to Pursue Art and Personal Life
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Doja Cat Weighs Three-Year Hiatus After 2026 Tour to Pursue Art and Personal Life

Rapper Doja Cat says she may step back from music for three years once her Tour Ma Vie run ends in December 2026. She wants time for painting, home design, and life outside the industry.

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OAS observer mission urges Bahamas election reforms after general vote

The Organization of American States has outlined steps to strengthen Bahamian elections, including an independent electoral authority and digital safeguards. Separately, the WHO has declared a cross-border Ebola surge in Uganda and the DRC a global health emergency.

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Civil society urges broad consultation ahead of new nonprofit organizations act

Advocates want inclusive public input as Jamaica prepares to table a nonprofit organizations bill in October 2026. They warn smaller groups, especially in western parishes, still lack clarity on how the law will affect charities and NGOs.

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St. James health teams on alert for hantavirus as PAHO flags wider regional outbreaks

The St. James Health Department told municipal leaders it is ready to respond if hantavirus reaches Jamaica, with heightened surveillance also tied to Pan American Health Organization warnings on measles, dengue and other illnesses.

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Police shooting in Trelawny leaves one dead as weekend violence and curfew protest hit Jamaica

Three men were shot during a police confrontation in Trelawny, a car-wash operator was killed in St. Andrew, and Brent Savannah residents protested curfew limits. Courts and police also reported electrocution, firearms sentencing, theft charges, and infanticide.

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Iran war live: Trump warns ‘clock ticking’; Saudi, UAE report drone attacks

Skip linksSkip to Content blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, By Daniel Khalili-Tari and Faisal Ali Published On 18 May 202618 May 2026 US President Donald Trump warns Iran that the “clock is ticking” for a peace deal to be reached with Washington. Saudi Arabia says it intercepted three drones, as the UAE reported a separate drone strike near its Barakah nuclear power plant that sparked a fire.

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Tielo Lanez drops ‘Redemption’ single on the Mercy Lap rhythm project

Music producer Ricco Diplomats is teaming up with a duo of young emerging production houses to release a new dancehall banger, Redemption, by emerging star Tielo Lanez on the Mercy Lap rhythm project. “This Redemption song has the potential to be a big hit

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Granville shooting fuels outrage as police face scrutiny across St. James and Trelawny

A woman was fatally shot in Granville amid ongoing protests over a prior police killing, while a Trelawny traffic stop turned deadly. Opposition leaders and auditors sparred over Hurricane Melissa relief spending.

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Countree Hype Says He’s “Keeping Positive” Ahead Of Sentencing In June

Countree Hype Dancehall producer Countree Hype is maintaining a positive outlook ahead of a hearing next month in Miami, where he is asking for a reduced sentence of three years after pleading guilty to smuggling 30 guns to Jamaica. The producer, whose real name is Taugea Ubert Dayes, broke his silence in a short social media video posted Saturday

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Granville Police Shooting: Woman Fatally Shot During Protest in Granville, St James

Granville Police Shooting: Woman Fatally Shot During Protest in Granville, St JamesBy Mckoy's News / May 17, 2026 A protest in Granville, St James, on Sunday afternoon turned deadly after a woman was fatally shot during an incident involving the police. The deceased, identified only by the alias “Buju,” was reportedly involved in a confrontation with police officers who had been deployed to monitor the demonstration when she was shot

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Barbados regulators monitoring transactions linked to 1MDB scandal

Financial regulators in Barbados are monitoring suspicious financial transactions involving millions of dollars allegedly linked to funds misappropriated from Malaysia’s state-owned 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).- Advertisement - According to Barbados Today, the Central Bank of Barbados and the Financial Services Commission (FSC) confirmed they are tracking developments after the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) disclosed that it had secured a court order freezing approximately US$1.7 million held in accounts at a Barbados-based bank with Swiss headquarters. The MACC said the order was granted by a Kuala Lumpur High Court in April under Malaysia’s anti-money laundering legislation after investigators linked the funds to suspected money laundering activities

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Motorcyclist killed in crash along Sedburgh main road in Christiana, Manchester yesterday

A motorcyclist died in a crash along the Sedburgh main road in Christiana Manchester yesterday. The deceased is 20-year-old Valdie Thompson of Low River District Trelawny

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Four people arrested following seizure of firearm and ammunition in Rose Heights Montego Bay, St. James today

Four people were arrested following the seizure of a firearm and ammunition in Rose Heights, Montego Bay, St. James today

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Trelawny Police Encounter in Hague Leaves Two Men Dead, One Hospitalised

Three men were shot during an alleged clash with police in Hague, Trelawny, last evening. Two died after reaching hospital; the third was admitted. INDECOM has been notified.

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Trump holds prayer rally to ‘rededicate’ US as ‘one nation under God’

The administration of United States President Donald Trump has hosted a nine-hour prayer event on the National Mall in Washington, DC, as part of its efforts to commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary. Sunday’s event was called “Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving”, and it took place from 9am to 6pm Eastern US time (13:00 to 22:00 GMT)

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Phillips raps Gov’t over delay in developing ride-hailing policy

Kingston, Jamaica—Despite the announcement earlier this month by Transport Minister Daryl Vaz that Cabinet has given approval for the development of a national ride-hailing policy that will establish the foundation for a comprehensive regulatory framework necessary to guide the operations of ride-hailing in Jamaica, Opposition Spokesman on Transport Mikael Phillips remains unconvinced of the Government’s commitment to regulating the sector. Talk of necessary oversight for the sector has ramped up since May 2024 when schoolteacher Danielle Anglin was killed after utilising a ride-sharing service

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Mysterious ancient-style ruin spotted in St Thomas during Google Earth search

A veteran explorer tracing a tower route on satellite imagery found an unexplained ruin-like structure in St Thomas, drew a blank in colonial records, and says an on-site visit raised more questions than answers.

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Hurricane relief audit shows $1.4b in donations barely spent as Parliament, culture and health dominate the week

An auditor general’s report found most cash donated after Hurricane Melissa remains uncommitted, while Parliament clashed over language, culture and hospital governance, and a teen stabbing victim fights for her life.

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Appeal court upholds Dixon gun conviction with minor term cut; Wilcott freed; Foster killed in St. Andrew

The Court of Appeal has largely rejected Rohan Dixon's challenge over a 2015 Manning's Hill shooting, while Andrew Wilcott walked free on cocaine counts and police hunt gunmen who killed car wash operator Samuel Foster.

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JCF strategic operations chief outlines intelligence-led policing behind sharp murder decline

Assistant Commissioner Dr. Gary McKenzie says the Strategic Operations Portfolio coordinates Jamaica-wide enforcement, targeting, and public-order work that helped cut murders to 673 in 2025 while sustaining gains through training and community partnerships.

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JTTA launches 2026 Prep and Primary School League

Kingston, Jamaica—The Jamaica Table Tennis Association (JTTA) on Monday, May 15, successfully hosted its 2026 Preparatory and Primary School League at the National Arena, bringing together players, coaches, administrators, sponsors, and supporters to celebrate the achievements of Jamaica’s young table tennis athletes and officially launch the new season. The event highlighted the continued development of grassroots table tennis in Jamaica and recognised the schools, coaches, and athletes who distinguished themselves during the previous season

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$250 million for Phase 2 of Hurricane Melissa Recovery programme – Green

Kingston, Jamaica—Agriculture Minister Floyd Green has announced Phase 2 of the Hurricane Melissa Recovery Programme in the amount of $250 million. He said Phase 1 has gone “extremely well”, allowing the country to realise the second best crop production on record

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WATCH: Burnt Savannah residents say curfew preventing them from earning

Burnt SAVANNAH, Westmoreland — Residents and business operators in Burnt Savannah staged a protest on Friday, May 15, voicing frustration over a curfew they say has crippled their livelihoods and left the community feeling abandoned by their Prime Minister and harassed by the police. According to residents, the curfew has been in place for more than two months and has severely affected their ability to earn an income, especially as many families continue to recover from the severe effects of Hurricane Melissa, while still contending with childcare and other expenses

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Israel kills five in Lebanon after ‘ceasefire’ with Hezbollah extended

A series of Israeli air attacks on southern and eastern Lebanon has killed at least five people and injured more than a dozen, according to the Health Ministry. Despite Israel agreeing to a ceasefire extension with Hezbollah, the attacks on Sunday included the municipalities of Tayr Felsay, Tayr Debba, Az-Zrariyah and Jebchit

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‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues threat to Iran amid stalled talks

United States President Donald Trump has reiterated his threats against Iran, as negotiations to end the conflict between the two countries continue to flounder. In a Sunday morning post on his platform Truth Social, Trump warned that time was running short before a fresh wave of US military action might be launched

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Cotton Tree Pen in Portland: Heritage Sites Along the B1 from Rose Hill

Travel north from Rose Hill on the B1 Buff Bay–Balcarres Road into Cotton Tree Pen, Portland, where Orange Vale’s 18th-century great house, plantation ruins, a registered cave, and the Buff Bay River line the route toward Plum Valley and Quawos Village.

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Three shot, one fatally during police confrontation in Trelawny

Trelawny, Jamaica—Three men were shot, one fatally, during an alleged confrontation with police in Hague, Trelawny on Saturday night. Reports are that sometime after 8:00 pm the men were among a group travelling in a Toyota Probox when they reportedly engaged the police in a shoot-out

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Spring time boom for Barita as profits grow by 90 per cent

Mark Myers, chairman of Cornerstone Financial Holdings Limited and Barita Investments. (Photo: Contributed) While other finance houses have reported dismal results, Barita Investments can announce good fortune and an uptick in performance without pointing to unrealised losses

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Young men encouraged to shape future, unlock potential

Kingston, Jamaica—Young men are being encouraged to resist negative societal pressures, and instead focus on shaping their future while unlocking their full potential. The call came from Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, in remarks delivered by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe, during Friday’s Growth Lab 1.0: Skills Discovery Workshop for Young Men

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Mexican officials announce 10 dead in early-morning shooting in Tehuitzingo

The government in the Mexican state of Puebla has confirmed the deaths of 10 people in an early-morning shooting in the city of Tehuitzingo. On Sunday, the state government identified the victims as six men, three women and a minor, though no names were offered

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Jamaica Premier League (JPL) launches Playoffs 2026 Collectors Edition Magazine

The Jamaica Premier League (JPL) has officially launched THE PREMIER — JPL Playoffs 2026 Special Collector’s Edition, a premium publication celebrating the stories, personalities, culture, and evolution of Jamaican football during one of the league’s most exciting playoff seasons to date. The special edition magazine serves as both a commemorative collector’s item and a powerful storytelling platform, capturing the energy and transformation of the Jamaica Premier League while highlighting the players, clubs, administrators, partners, and supporters driving the game forward

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Fatal police shooting in Hatfield, Burn Savannah curfew protest, St Ann arrest and Kingston infanticide charge

Three men were shot in Hatfield during a police encounter, Burn Savannah residents marched over a long-running curfew, police held Andre Brown in St Ann, and Amoya Shaw was charged after a four-month-old died in Rockfort.

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28 Teams to Compete in 2026 National Futsal Tournament

A total of 28 teams from across Jamaica are set to compete in the National Futsal Tournament 2026. The competition will run from May 16 through June, with regional championships staged across the island

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Portmore teen to face children's court on rape and housebreaking charges
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Portmore teen to face children's court on rape and housebreaking charges

Police in Portmore, St Catherine, have charged a 15-year-old boy with rape and housebreaking after an alleged sexual assault on a 13-year-old girl on New Year's morning. He is due before the parish children's court on May 18.

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France listening to 10 ‘new’ suspected victims of Epstein: Prosecutor

News|Human Trafficking A prosecutor in France has revealed that about 10 new suspected victims have come forward in the European country’s probe into the network of late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Speaking with the RTL broadcaster, Paris Public Prosecutor Laure Beccuau said on Sunday that about 20 suspected victims had made themselves known after she, in February, urged potential victims to speak up

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Peruvian authorities confirm Fujimori and Sanchez advance to runoff

News|Elections Peruvian election authorities have confirmed that right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori will face off against the left-wing Congress member Roberto Sanchez in the country’s presidential runoff, following a chaotic first round of voting. Peru’s National Jury of Elections (JNE) confirmed the results of the first round of voting on Sunday, with Fujimori taking first place with 17 percent of the vote

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