Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie has expressed sorrow after the death of Wycliffe Matthews, a former BITU Island Supervisor, chief negotiator, councillor and mayor in Clarendon.
Kingston, Jamaica—Paul Gray emerged as the overall winner of the Lindy Delepenha Golf Classic with 40 points at the Caymanas Golf Course last Saturday. Gray, who was winning the tournament for the first time, said he knew the course very well which aided his victory
Jamaican filmmaker Dwight Benjamin has released Ottey Sisters, a personal drama revisiting the 1995 Toronto killings of Marsha and Tami Ottey, a tragedy that marked his teenage years.
Cascade Primary and Infant School in the hills of Portland, has towered over all other schools in Jamaica to become the first to achieve 100 per cent compliance with the National School Nutrition Policy. The Policy is a comprehensive, multi-sectoral framework that lays out clear principles and actions to promote healthy eating and active living in all Jamaican schools
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St Elizabeth Man Arrested After Brother Chopped to Death, Mother and Sibling InjuredBy Mckoy's News / June 13, 2026 A man suspected of brutally chopping his brother to death and injuring another sibling and his mother in Seaview, St Elizabeth, has been arrested by police. The deadly attack occurred at the family’s home between 12:30 a.m
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The 2026 JISA National Prep Schools Track and Field Championship moved into its third day on June 13, with the available source identifying the event but giving no results or venue details.
Invitation TO TENDER PROCURING ENTITY: Bank of Jamaica SCOPE: Rehabilitation of Potable Water Distribution Pipe Network PP C CATEGOR IES : Mechanical Works – Grade 1 or Ta nk Erection – Grade 1 o r Pipe Laying – Grade 1 CONTACT INFORMATION: Head of Procurement Bank of Jamaica Procurement Administration Section Nethersole Place, Kingston 876 922 0750 - 9 TENDER DOCUMENT : Bidding Documents are available for download on the Government of Jamaica Electronic Procurement website at www.gojep.gov.jm . Bidders MUST be registered on the e - GP System to ac c ess the bidding documents and participate in the tender
Senior Superintendent of Police Stephanie Lindsay Conference to Spotlight the Powerful Alliance of Human and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable, Regenerative Transformation Senior Superintendent of Police Stephanie Lindsay, M.Sc., B.Ed. (Hons), Dip.Ed., will deliver the opening address at the annual Organisation Development Transformation (ODT) Week Conference on June 23 at the Summit Kingston, where regional leaders will explore how human intelligence and artificial intelligence can be harnessed to drive sustainable and regenerative transformation
(Photo Credit: World Bank) Another woman has been murdered in Jamaica. Another family has been shattered
This photo taken on June 11, 2026 shows a scene at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Forum on Global Human Rights Governance in Beijing, capital of China. The 2026 Forum on Global Human Rights Governance kicked off here on Thursday, focusing on joint development and shared human rights
Jamaicans in South Florida turned out for the first From Deed to Key Investment and Housing Conference, where speakers urged diaspora members to consider land ownership, housing and investment opportunities in Jamaica.
Opposition Spokesperson on Local Government and Participatory Democracy Natalie Neita-Garvey Then Scrambled to Clean Drains as Melissa Arrived, Neita Garvey Revealed Municipal corporations across Jamaica were unable to clean parish drains before Hurricane Melissa struck because the Government failed to release promised Parochial Revenue Fund payments on time, forcing parishes to scramble during the storm itself, Opposition Spokesperson on Local Government and Participatory Democracy Natalie Neita-Garvey revealed during her sectoral contribution in Parliament on Wednesday. The Opposition Spokesperson disclosed that municipalities had been specifically promised Parochial Revenue Fund drawdowns to finance pre-hurricane drain-cleaning projects
Sutherland Solar Energy Initiative Inauguration re Green Initiative
A Jamaica Information Service YouTube post identifies the video as the Prime Minister’s keynote address at Sutherland Jamaica’s Solar Energy Inauguration. The supplied description contains channel information rather than report details.
Jamaica's Reggae Girlz finished their Panama warm-up matches without defeat as they build toward a one-off Costa Rica clash linked to a possible third straight World Cup appearance.
Mojito is listed as the ante-post choice for Saturday’s Luchipo Trophy at Caymanas Park, where nine runners are entered for the mile feature.
Likkle Addi Announces Protostar EP Featuring Collabs with Vybz Kartel & Pablo YGKaboom Editors38 minutes ago1 min readThe rising dancehall talent unveils his 7-track EP featuring “It A Tape [Again]” with Vybz Kartel, alongside collaborations with elder brother Likkle Vybz and Pablo YG, while also earning his first Caribbean Music Awards nominationLikkle Addi set to drop 7-Track EP Protostar on June 19Dancehall rising star Likkle Addi is preparing to make a statement with his upcoming 7-track EP Protostar, slated for release on June 19 under Uptown Gaza Records.The project features several high-profile collaborations, including “It A Tape [Again]” with his father, dancehall legend Vybz Kartel. Produced by TJTorry106, the track rides a catchy, energetic beat while showcasing sharp chemistry and commanding verses from both father and son.The collaboration follows their earlier 2026 release “Black Card,” which has already amassed over 1.4 million YouTube views in just two months, further highlighting the growing musical bond between the two artistes.Protostar also includes collaborations with Pablo YG and Addi's elder brother Likkle Vybz, bringing together multiple generations of dancehall talent on one project.Likkle Addi continues to build strong momentum across social media while earning his first nomination at the upcoming Caribbean Music Awards in the Best New Dancehall Artiste category.Tags:Vybz KartelLikkle AddiTj TorryNEWSDancehallTop Stories
Olympian Malik James-King says improved fitness has him optimistic ahead of the JAAA National Junior and Senior Championships, where he is expected to challenge in the men’s 400m hurdles.
News|Military Five Indian air force personnel have been killed after the aircraft they were travelling in crashed in the northeastern Indian state of Assam, according to officials. The Antonov An-32 transport plane “met with an accident” during a “routine sortie” in Assam’s Jorhat region, the Indian Air Force said in a statement on Saturday
News|US-Israel war on Iran The funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will begin in Tehran on July 4, and he will be buried in his home town of Mashhad on July 9, according to state media. The burial, initially scheduled for March but postponed due to the war, will follow three days of funeral ceremonies in Tehran from July 4 and another in the holy city of Qom on July 7
Opposition finance spokesman Julian Robinson has challenged the Government’s withdrawal of $500 million from the FSC, saying it conflicts with the regulator’s push to raise fees.
Pimento Walk is located in St Ann, Jamaica (Caribbean). ⭐Points of interest: Website: LOCATION: Find this place on Google Maps
Guyana - A view from the lighthouse: The zinc roofs that remain still sing during a heavy rain, sights and sounds that keeps the diaspora dreaming of home - even when the mosquitoes are biting. News Americas, TORONTO, Canada, Sat
The US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) docks at the Amador cruise terminal in Panama City on March 29, 2026. The ship reached the country alongside the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz as part of the multinational maritime cooperation exercises "Mares del Sur 2026." (Photo by MARTIN BERNETTI / AFP via Getty Images) NEWS AMERICAS, NY, NY, Mon
Mark Walton, r., at Distribution Panel at Caribbean Day at Cannes Film Festival News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Sun. June 6, 2026: The Caribbean is globally known for sun, sea, and sand – a powerful brand that has driven tourism for decades
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. June 10, 2026: Across the Eastern Caribbean, the future is breaking into the present the way morning breaks into a sleeping room, gently, unavoidably
News Americas, TORONTO, Canada, Fri. June 12, 2026: I wasn’t exactly overly thrilled about the prospect of growing old
A Jamaican woman accused in a multimillion-dollar US COVID relief fraud case has been added to an FBI fugitives list, while educators and Hanover councillors are pressing separate concerns over legislation and waste collection.
ritish-Jamaican cook Jhané Gibson has been crowned the winner of MasterChef UK 2026, becoming the latest champion of one of Britain’s most watched cooking competitions. Gibson, who has Jamaican roots through her father’s family from Clarendon, secured the title after progressing through the BBC series and overcoming fellow finalists Kirsten Dodd and Matt Willett
Dancehall artiste Munga Honorable and co-accused Sheridan Gordon were freed after prosecutors ended the murder case, following defence attacks on the credibility of the sole eyewitness.
Warning that “unplanned communities” are undermining productivity and straining public resources, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the fight against squatting will not be won through enforcement alone and has urged private developers to provide more affordable housing options for Jamaicans. “We need to build more houses at prices that people can afford to make it uneconomical for persons to go and squat and capture unplanned
Falmouth, Trelawny — The Government is in a race against the clock to provide permanent housing for nine people who remain in emergency shelters at Bunkers Hill Community Centre after their homes were severely damaged during the passage of Hurricane Melissa last October. The disclosure was made by mayor of Falmouth and chairman of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation (TMC) Councillor C Junior Gager, during Thursday’s sitting of the corporation’s regular monthly meeting
Montego BAY, St James — Worried that a section of the Long Hill road that was damaged by Hurricane Melissa could worsen during the current rainy season and create havoc on the roads, divisional commander for St James, Senior Superintendent Eron Samuels is urging repairs. “That one is definitely one that we have to watch
Savanna-LA-MAR, Westmoreland — With only 22 of the parish’s 76 designated emergency shelters so far approved for use, insufficient shelter managers, concerns about inadequate funding for drain cleaning, and many victims of Hurricane Melissa still struggling, Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar Danree Delancy is warning that Westmoreland is not prepared for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. The situation is particularly dire in eastern Westmoreland, which suffered some of the most severe damage during the passage of last October’s Category 5 storm and currently has the fewest approved shelters
Devin McHugan, who is accused of assaulting his wife during a visit to Jamaica, had his bail revoked after the court heard the alleged incident occurred while he was already on bail.
Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker believes uncertainty around the Selecao could benefit Carlo Ancelotti’s squad as they begin their 2026 World Cup campaign against Morocco in New Jersey.
News|Conflict Iran and the United States appeared to edge closer to a deal to end the war on Friday, with officials saying an agreement may soon be within reach. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said a memorandum of understanding with Washington had “never been closer” and urged the media not to speculate about its contents before it is finalised
Montego BAY, St James — The way has now been paved for infrastructural upgrades to Bogue Industrial Estate in Montego Bay with Thursday’s signing of an $84-million contract between the St James Municipal Corporation and Odel Allen Construction. Work will begin on July 2 and is expected to last six months, after which the land will be offered for sale to current occupants
Savanna-LA-MAR, Westmoreland — Councillor Warren Lyttleton (People’s National Party, Grange Hill Division) is appealing to the police high command to resume issuing permits for entertainment events in the area. According to Lyttleton, a significant reduction in crime should translate into an opportunity to revive a sector that was once a source of income for many residents
The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) has reported that through its global network of supporters it has now raised more than US$10 million in relief and rebuilding support following Hurricane Melissa which devastated sections of the island last October. The announcement was made during AFJ’s 2026 Jamaica Charity Gala, one of the premier Jamaican charitable events held in Miami each year
Toronto, Canada (AFP) — Co-hosts Canada grabbed a second-half equaliser to draw 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday in the first World Cup finals game ever played on Canadian soil. Cyle Larin got Canada’s goal after Jovo Lukic put Bosnia ahead with a header in the 21st minute in Toronto
Toronto, Canada (AFP) — Thomas Partey, who is facing trial in Britain on rape charges, will miss Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama after Canadian authorities denied him a visa, FIFA confirmed on Friday. The Villarreal midfielder, who previously played for Arsenal, has pleaded not guilty to seven charges of rape and one count of sexual assault relating to allegations by four different women between 2020 and 2022
Scotland coach Steve Clarke says Scott McTominay has recovered from illness and is available for Saturday’s World Cup Group C opener against Haiti in Boston.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness opened the rebuilt Spring Village Bridge in St Catherine, saying the project restores a vital route for residents, students, workers and businesses after years of disruption.
Lebanon’s state news agency says one person was killed in an Israeli strike in Maarakeh, while Israel ordered residents from 20 southern Lebanese communities to move north.
Folarin Balogun scored twice as the United States began their World Cup campaign with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay. Gio Reyna sealed the result after Mauricio briefly reduced the deficit.
