Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own! Legendary Tony Award-winning actress and three-time Grammy nominee Melba Moore on Sunday, June 14, wowed patrons at a pre-Father’s Day Jazz & Cocktails celebration at the American Legion Hall, on East 92nd Street and Conklin Avenue, in the Canarsie Section of Brooklyn. Moore, 80 — who starred in the Broadway musicals “Hair,” “Purlie!,” “Timbuktu!,” and “Les Miserables” — electrified the ebullient audience with two of her multitudinous hits, “You Stepped into My Life” and “Fallin’.” After singing “You Stepped into My Life,” Moore told ecstatic fans: “I love singing for you.” She received a standing ovation prior to and after her spell-binding renditions at the 12th Annual event, hosted by the Brooklyn-based community organization, Vincentian-American Independent National Charities, Inc
Remarks at Jamaica’s World Blood Donor Day Awards Brunch 2026 stressed that blood cannot be manufactured or imported at scale, and thanked awardees and inductees whose generosity keeps the national supply alive.
Civil SERVICE OF JAMAICA JOB DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATION COURT ADMINISTRATION DIVISION JOB TITLE: Director – Strategic Planning, Performance Monitoring & Evaluation JOB GRADE: GMG/SEG 4 /Band 1 0 DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Court Administration Division BRANCH Strategic Planning, Risk & Performance Management Branch REPORTS TO: Senior Director – Strategic Planning, Performance & Project Management ACCOUNTABLE TO: Senior Director – Strategic Planning, Performance & Project Management MANAGES: Strategic Planning Analyst (x3) and Administrative Assistant This document is validated as an accurate and true descrip tion of the job as signified below: ______________________________ _ __________________________________ Employee Date ________________________________ _________________________________ Manager/Supervisor Date ______________________________ ________________________________ Head of Department/ Division Date ______________________________ ________________________________ Date Received in Human Resource Division Date Created/Revised 1. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES OF THE DIVISION TBD 2
27-Year-Old Man Dies in Manchester House FireBy Mckoy's News / June 18, 2026 MANCHESTER, Jamaica : Manchester House Fire — A 27-year-old man perished in a fire that destroyed his family home on Bethel Street in Greenvale, Manchester, late Tuesday night. The deceased has been identified by relatives as Leonardo Brown, otherwise known as Joshua
Jamaica has added another achievement to its tourism industry, with Club Kingston at the Norman Manley International Airport earning the title of Best Airport Lounge in Latin America and the Caribbean from Priority Pass. The award places Club Kingston ahead of more than 350 airport lounges across the region and is based on ratings and reviews submitted by travellers who used the facilities
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Opposition Spokesman on Rural and Community Development, Dr Kenneth Russell has expressed concern at the appointment of losing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidates in the last local and general elections to senior positions within the Social Development Commission (SDC). Russell highlighted the issue on Wednesday during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives
Mark Golding has called on Andrew Holness to drop Dr Andrew Wheatley from Cabinet after Integrity Commission charging recommendations. Sixteen Kahal Yahweh members were acquitted in St James, while the opposition questioned Juliet Holness’s Paymaster stake.
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Parliament has received an Integrity Commission report recommending corruption charges against Minister without Portfolio Andrew Wheatley over unexplained wealth and declaration lapses. Wheatley rejects the findings and says he will fight the matter in court.
Speaker of the House of Representatives Juliet Holness was forced to call a five-minute recess during Wednesday’s sitting of Parliament after the proceedings descended into what has become the usual noisy crosstalk and barbs thrown by both Government and Opposition members at each other. It followed a statement from National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang about the decision by the Jamaican Government to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United States of America about Jamaica accommodating third-country nationals (TCN)
Works Minister Robert Morgan told Parliament that a Greater Montego Bay drainage study and a Catherine Hall concept plan aim to cut flood risk after Hurricane Melissa. National Baking Company’s Gary Hendrickson also raised concerns about the US$75-million plant site.
Opposition Leader Mark Golding is pressing Prime Minister Andrew Holness to dismiss Dr Andrew Wheatley from Cabinet immediately, after an Integrity Commission report led prosecutors to recommend four criminal charges against the minister.
When Jamaican entrepreneur and coach Denesha Bailey was diagnosed with Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) – formerly known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) – in 2025, she found herself facing the same challenge as thousands of women around the world: a lack of clear, affordable and practical guidance on how to manage the condition. Today, her web-based app, My Healing Notes, is helping women navigate the condition through symptom tracking, education and practical wellness tools tailored to Caribbean lifestyles
Jamaican forward Khadija Shaw scored a brace as Manchester City beat West Ham 4-1 in Essex to seal the Women's Super League crown and finish the season as the league's leading scorer with 21 goals.
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The National Parenting Support Commission has opened the first of seven planned Parent Places at Calabar Primary and Infant School in Kingston, backed by UK and Victoria Mutual Foundation funding.
A St. James Parish Court judge has cleared all 16 members of the Kahal Yahweh religious group, upholding a no-case submission after prosecutors failed to offer enough evidence to continue the trial.
National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang faced sharp opposition questioning on the United States third-country national arrangement, as heated exchanges briefly stalled House proceedings on Wednesday.
Industry Minister Mr. Hill told Wednesday’s post-Cabinet briefing that cement imports and allocations have eased shortages tied to Hurricane Melissa rebuilding in Western Jamaica, though large NARA projects may need separate supply plans.
Gallstones are uncommon in young patients but can develop when fasting lasts too long or serious illness affects digestion. Medical guidance covers warning signs, diagnosis, and when gallbladder surgery may be required.
National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang says Jamaica was not pressured to accept third-country nationals under a new US arrangement. An MOU is signed, but housing and security details must be settled before anyone arrives.
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US President Donald Trump’s interim deal with Iran has drawn a backlash from fellow Republicans, who argue the agreement wastes billions of dollars of taxpayer money and does little to restrict Tehran’s nuclear programme. Under a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed on Wednesday, the US and Iran committed to an “immediate and permanent end to military operations on all fronts,” including in Lebanon
Harare, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe’s lithium industry is dominated by a handful of large-scale mining projects, most of them backed by Chinese investment. Major producers include Bikita Minerals in Masvingo Province, Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe’s Arcadia Mine near Harare, Kamativi Lithium Mine in Matabeleland North, Sabi Star Lithium Mine in Buhera, Sandawana Mine in Mberengwa and Gwanda Lithium Mine in Matabeleland South
Body Found in Rio Grande Suspected to Be Missing 12-Year-Old Christal McLeanBy Mckoy's News / June 17, 2026 PORTLAND, Jamaica — A decomposing body believed to be that of missing 12-year-old Christal McLean was discovered in the Rio Grande at Grants Level, Portland, on Wednesday. Christal, who lived in Berrydale, Portland, had been reported missing since Friday, June 12
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The Integrity Commission has asked prosecutors to charge Government Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley with illicit enrichment and false statutory declarations. A parliamentary report cites roughly $164 million in assets above his lawful earnings from 2013 to 2022.
Rising rap artists Molly Santana and North West will co-headline the Kimokawaii Tour across 14 North American cities this summer, from Dallas in early August to Los Angeles and Toronto.
The United States and Iran have endorsed a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding to prolong the ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and advance talks on a permanent peace settlement, with a final accord targeted within 60 days.
Jude Bellingham says barbs from outside the camp have sharpened his hunger after he scored in England's 4-2 World Cup win over Croatia. The 22-year-old Real Madrid midfielder started ahead of Morgan Rogers.
Auditions for Kai Cenat's Streamer University in Atlanta were called off after a huge turnout outside State Farm Arena created safety risks. Venue officials halted the event and asked waiting crowds to leave the area.
National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang outlined limits on Jamaica's deportee arrangement with the United States, as courts moved on smuggling, fraud, and assault cases and Waterhouse FC reacted to a coach's resignation.
The administration of United States President Donald Trump has announced that all immigrant detainees have been transferred out of a Florida detention facility known as Alligator Alcatraz, effectively shuttering the controversial facility. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said on Wednesday that everyone being held in the state-run facility had been transferred out, citing concerns about the start of the Atlantic hurricane season
On June 17, 2026, Jamaica’s House of Representatives resumed sectoral debate with major speeches on infrastructure and rural policy, then fielded sharp questions on a new United States memorandum for third-country nationals transiting through the island.
(L-R) Tyrone Wilson, Edwin Xiao, Adrian Smith, Dane Fairweather, . Forms strategic partnership with Florida-based Rush Hour Engineering Kintyre Holdings (JA) Limited has officially entered the electric vehicle (EV) market through a strategic partnership with Florida-based Rush Hour Engineering, marking another major milestone in the company’s aggressive diversification and international growth strategy
The government has agreed to accept non-Jamaican nationals removed by United States authorities, while opposition figures question the strain on local detention capacity. Separately, police have charged a 15-year-old over an alleged robbery at a Junction school.
Attorney and certified personal trainer Alexa Williams is encouraging Jamaicans to focus on what their bodies can do in daily life, not only how they look, through functional training that builds balance, stability and practical strength.
A Fortinet study highlights 4.8 million unfilled cybersecurity roles worldwide, with Jamaica Technology and Digital Alliance president Raquel Seville warning that local organisations remain understaffed and vulnerable to phishing, ransomware and AI-driven scams.
UNDP Resident Representative Dr. Kishan Codae says Jamaica must embed green, nature-based approaches in rebuilding after Hurricane Melissa. He outlined ecosystem losses, a $12 billion damage assessment, and new local partnership programmes.
Jamaica's Integrity Commission has recommended corruption charges against Science Minister Dr. Andrew Wheatley after finding unexplained wealth growth. The government also defended a US deportee transfer deal that pays Jamaica nothing.
On June 17, 2026, Jamaica’s House of Representatives heard a major Works presentation on road and bridge programmes, an opposition charge that rural development has been sidelined, and a heated exchange over a US transit arrangement for third-country nationals.
From left: Max Jardim, Chairman, JSDI Oversight Committee & Board Director, JAMPRO; Rob Maylor, Producer, Mental Telepathy Pictures; Jackie Jackson, Film Commissioner, JAMPRO; Shullette Cox, President, JAMPRO; Sheldon Reid, former JAMPRO Officer (second row); Storm Saulter, Director, Possession; Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) and JoAnne Archibald, Principal Director, Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports (MCGES)
Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, responsible for science, technology, and special projects Cited for illicit enrichment and making false declarations Durrant Pate/Contributor Cabinet Minister, Dr. Andrew Wheatley, is in trouble this evening, as the Integrity Corruption (IC) is recommending that he be slapped with corruption, namely illicit enrichment, contrary to Section 14 (5) of the Corruption Prevention Act (CPA), 2001
ST JAMES, Jamaica — All 16 members of the Montego Bay-based religious group, Qahal Yahweh, who were charged in 2023 with breaches of the Education Act, cruelty to children and indecent assault, were acquitted of all charges on Wednesday. The verdicts were delivered by Senior Parish Judge Kaysha Grant-Pryce, who upheld a no-case submission made in May by defence attorneys Peter Champagnie, KC, and Samoi Campbell
The Jamaica Teachers' Association wants three government ministries to jointly draft rules for how schools are handled after storms, including relocating people who use them as shelters.
Each member of parliament will receive an extra $1 million from the Government to fund projects in their constituencies. Works Minister Robert Morgan disclosed the allocation during the Sectoral Debate.
Member of Parliament for South Central St. Catherine, Dr
