Fi We Children Foundation says possible limits on children’s social media use must be paired with updated laws, stronger tech-company duties and digital spaces built around children’s rights.
Kingston, Jamaica — The management of Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) has assured the public that efforts are underway to address problems with malfunctioning air-conditioning (AC) units that have disrupted operations in two operating theatres and delayed surgical procedures. In a statement issued on Sunday, KPH acknowledged ongoing challenges with the central air-conditioning system serving the affected theatres, noting that these issues have impacted surgical services and delayed the scheduling and completion of elective surgeries across several specialities
Popcaan Dancehall artist Popcaan delivered a memorable and deeply personal performance on Saturday night as Nothing Without God – LIV captivated a packed audience at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in Kingston. The event attracted a diverse audience that included Members of Parliament, entertainment industry stakeholders, business leaders, and music lovers from across Jamaica and the diaspora
Churches IN HANOVER RECEIVES CLEAN UP GRANT Posted on June 15, 2026 56 churches in Hanover received their slice of the $75-million Community Church Clean-up allocation after Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon Desmond McKenzie handed over checks amounting to $8.4 million Friday morning (June 5, 2026). This, after the government made a commitment last December to provide churches in the five most affected parish with grants to assist them with undertaking post-hurricane Melissa repairs
Share Dancehall superstar Popcaan delivered a memorable and deeply personal performance on Saturday night as Nothing Without God – LIVE captivated a packed audience at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in Kingston. The event attracted a diverse audience that included Members of Parliament, entertainment industry stakeholders, business leaders, and music lovers from across Jamaica and the diaspora
The segment says solopreneurs looking for growth funding can use AI to maintain consistent marketing, automate lead nurturing and turn one piece of content into several campaign formats.
Udc General Manager, Robert Honeyghan (centre), surrounded by team members who have served for over two decades. The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving national development through a strategic portfolio of projects and investment opportunities aimed at strengthening communities, supporting economic growth and enhancing the quality of life for Jamaicans
Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says there were moments in the final stretch of negotiations between the United States and Iran when the talks appeared close to collapse. Each time, he told the National Assembly on Monday, it was Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan’s powerful military chief, who kept the deliberations alive
The Abu al-Ajeen family says three-year-old Rayan was fatally shot in central Gaza while being carried by his father, Bahaa, who was also wounded near the family’s farmland.
CVM’s football panel broke down Germany’s 7-1 World Cup victory over Curaçao, Japan’s draw with the Netherlands and Australia’s 2-0 upset of Turkey in a wide-ranging post-match discussion.
Three Jamaican students have achieved a milestone that many young game developers only dream about. Their video game, Bubblexity, was officially released on Steam on April 27, 2026, placing their work on one of the world’s largest digital gaming platforms
DJ S 38 4 : 202 6 ICS 91.060.50 Draft Jamaican Standard Method of Test for Hurricane Impact Resistance BUREAU OF STANDARDS JAMAICA PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: 14 JUNE 2026 – 13 AUGUST 2026 ii IMPORTANT NOTICE Jamaican standards are subjected to periodic review. The next amendment will be sent without charge if you cut along the dotted line and return the self - addressed label
14-Day Repo Auction Announcement – 15 June 2026 HomeNoticesMoney Market14-Day Repo Auction Announcement – 15 June 2026 Auction Number: BOJ/R-14/20260615/371 Auction Date: Monday, 15 June 2026 TO: ALL DEPOSIT-TAKING INSTITUTIONS RE: Auction for Jamaica Dollar Liquidity for 14-day Repurchase Operation Bank of Jamaica is receiving applications for the provision of Jamaica Dollar liquidity to deposit-taking institutions on the following terms: Instrument Type: RepurchaseSettlement Date:Tuesday, 16 June 2026Maturity Date:Tuesday, 30 June 2026Tenor: 14-daysAuction Amount:JMD 2,500,000,000.00 Pricing Format: Competitive Auction for the full amount The conditions for participation in the operation are as follows: Bids will be accepted up to 10:00am on Monday, 15 June 2026 Bids will be received by email sent to [email protected] An automatic acknowledgement will be sent. If an entity has not received this acknowledgement, please follow-up with a telephone call by 10:00am to any of the telephone numbers listed: 876-832-8516, 876-823-4546, and 876-819-9080
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Six - Months (Q 2 ) Unaudited Financial Results Period Ending 3 0 April 202 6 FY - 202 5 - 202 6 INDIES PHARMA JAMAICA LIMITED “Caring for the Nation’s Health” www.indiespharma.com __________________________________________________________________________________________ INDIES PHARMA JAMAICA LIMITED SIX - MONTH S (Q 2 ) UNAUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS Period E nding 3 0 April 202 6 (FY 202 5 - 2 6 QUARTER 2 ) 1 | P a g e o f 1 5 RELEASE TO SHAREHOLDERS SIX - MONTH S UNAUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS PERIOD ENDING 3 0 APRIL 202 6 . The Board of Directors of Indies Pharma Jamaica Limited is pleased to present to our shareholders , six months of unaudited financial results for the period ending April 30, 2026
Cac 2000 Limited (CAC 2000) Delay in FS for PE April 30, 2026 June 15, 2026 8:26 am CAC 2000 Limited (“the Company”) wishes to advise the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), our shareholders, and the investing public that there will be a delay in the submission of our Financial Statements for the period ended April 30, 2026, expected date for submission is on or before July 15, 2026. CAC 2000 Limited Delay in FS for PE April 30, 2026 JSE Updates VM Investments Limited Public Bond Offer Prospectus News Release – Suspension of Derrimon Trading Limited (DTL) Quantas Advantage Inc
Contents Directors’ Report to Shareholders Consolidated Statement of Financial Position Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Notes to the Financial Statements 3 6 7 8 9 10 DIRECTORS’ REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS Limners and Bards Limited (The LAB) presents its unaudited financial statements for the six months ended April 30, 2026, which have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The consolidated results include the subsidiary Scope Caribbean Limited (Scope) whose principal business is the scouting, placement and management of talent while expanding and maintaining a database of quality talent
Launch of Ministry Of Health & Wellness Community Arranged Response Efforts (CARE) Fund
From a young boy recording songs in Montego Bay to becoming one of dancehall’s most recognisable international stars, Teejay’s rise has been built on far more than hit songs. Behind the success of tracks like Uptop Boss and Drift is a story of perseverance, family, discipline and an unwavering desire to create a better future
Yaksta Drops Sophomore Album The Microphone Saved MeKaboom Editors42 minutes ago2 min readReggae artiste Yaksta releases his 15-track project, led by the growing buzz surrounding “Roar” and “The Return,” while featuring collaborations with Silk Boss and production contributions from Dre Tegs and Troyton MusicYaksta drops sophomore album The Microphone Saved MeReggae recording artiste Yaksta releases what he describes as “the most complete and compelling body of work” of his career with his sophomore album, The Microphone Saved Me, arriving Monday, June 15, across all major streaming and digital platforms.Spanning 15 tracks, The Microphone Saved Me explores themes of revolution, evolution, gratitude, love, and self-awareness - but through a lens uniquely his own. The project reflects Yaksta’s embrace of Rastafari unity among the different houses, while showcasing his lyrical versatility, fearless storytelling, and even moments of light-hearted energy as he moves seamlessly between cultural commentary, spiritual fire, and deeply personal reflections.The album release is being driven by the growing buzz surrounding recent singles “Roar,” which has amassed more than 1.2 million views to date, and “The Return,” both of which sparked positive reactions from fans and industry figures alike before later appearing on the project
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Pimento Walk Methodist Church is located in Pimento Walk, St Ann, Jamaica (Caribbean). ⭐Points of interest: Website: LOCATION: Find this place on Google Maps
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a ban on social media sites for under-16s as the United Kingdom plans to join a growing list of countries that place online restrictions on children. The sweeping changes will reflect Britain’s values, help to protect children online and push back against the power of big technology companies, Starmer said at a news conference on Monday
Russia has unleashed one of its heaviest air raids on Ukraine in weeks, killing rescuers in the northeast and setting a historic cathedral ablaze in Kyiv, even as diplomatic moves elsewhere raised faint hopes of wider de-escalation. Ukraine’s air force said Russia fired 70 missiles and 611 drones overnight, most of them at the capital, and that air defences shot down 50 missiles and 582 drones
Britain’s Court of Appeal has backed the government’s move to classify Palestine Action as a “terrorist” organisation, overturning an earlier High Court finding against the ban.
A weekend of crashes, police bereavement and violent incidents across Jamaica also brought renewed appeals for domestic violence intervention and higher constituency funding.
Matthew Samuda says unlawful cutting for charcoal, not coastal building, is causing the heaviest damage to Jamaica’s mangroves, especially along parts of the south coast.
Managing director of JN Life Insurance Hugh Reid is cautioning that Jamaica could face significant economic fallout if more men do not take their health seriously. Reid, men’s health advocate, has charged that men who neglect routine check-ups and preventive care are not only a personal risk, but a national issue with far-reaching financial implications
Member of Parliament (MP) for St Andrew South Western Dr Angela Brown Burke has added her voice to those calling for an increase in the annual allocation under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). Under the CDF all 63 MPs are allocated $20 million annually to promote human and infrastructure development in their constituencies
Montego BAY, St James — The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin, bishop of Dover and Canterbury, has urged Jamaicans at home and in the Diaspora to maintain their moral voice on the global stage even as they seek to build a more resilient island home. “As we seek to build a more resilient Jamaica, at the core of this will be about how we lift each other up, how we treat those who are most vulnerable,” stated Bishop Hudson-Wilkin, a former chaplain to Elizabeth II, Queen of England
Houston, United States (AFP) — Germany won their first opening match at a World Cup since lifting the trophy in 2014 as they eased to a 7-1 win against debutants Curacao in their opening Group E match in Houston on Sunday. The Germans will face stiffer tests against group rivals Ecuador and Ivory Coast, but the win against the tiny Caribbean nation puts them in a good position to progress to the knockout stages for the first time since 2014
Jamaica’S business community gathered at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Thursday to celebrate the organisations and entrepreneurs whose resilience, innovation and leadership have helped shape the country’s economic recovery following Hurricane Melissa which devastated sections of the island last October. Hosted by the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC), the 41st Annual Awards Banquet recognised businesses and individuals which have not only adapted to a rapidly changing environment but have emerged stronger, more competitive, and better positioned for sustained growth
Montego BAY, St James — As part of a wider thrust to make Montego Bay a smart city, the St James Municipal Corporation last Thursday officially commissioned its first automated car park. It cost the corporation approximately $4 million to make the technological upgrades needed to transform the public facility on Harbour Street into one that is expected to be a lot more efficient
Sts Peter and Paul made it three-consecutive wins as they retained the JISA/GKGI/GK Mutual Fund Prep Championships which was decided in the final event at the National Stadium on Saturday. Sts Peter and Paul, who won their first title in 2024, repelled a spirited effort from St Andrew Prep, winning by just five points after rattling up 200 points
The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) is giving business owners across the Corporate Area another opportunity to settle outstanding signage fees as it ramps up enforcement measures. Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby says the corporation is to launch a series of mobile payment outstations and public education campaigns aimed at improving awareness of signage regulations
On March 26, 2017, a 23-year-old Rovman Powell scored just five runs on his Twenty20 (T20) debut for the West Indies in a defeat to Pakistan. Almost a decade later, the Jamaican has etched his name into the record books, becoming the West Indies’ all-time leading run scorer in the shortest format
Minister of state in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce Delano Seiveright has called for greater recognition of Jamaica’s rum industry as a strategic pillar of economic growth, exports, manufacturing and tourism. According to Seiveright, the sector deserves careful policy consideration given its outsized contribution to the country and wider Caribbean economy
Los ANGELES, United States (AFP) — San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama’s first chance at a National Basketball Association (NBA) championship came sooner than most expected, and the 22-year-old French phenomenon admitted he wasn’t ready for the moment. “Obviously, we weren’t ready, I wasn’t ready to win a ring, that’s clear,” a dejected Wembanyama said after the New York Knicks beat the Spurs 94-90 on their home floor to clinch a 4-1 triumph in the NBA Finals on Saturday
Japan twice came from behind in Arlington, with Daichi Kamada’s late deflected goal securing a 2-2 World Cup draw against the Netherlands before 69,285 fans.
Kansas CITY, United States (AFP) — Lionel Messi could have signed off from World Cup football on the ultimate high in 2022 but he is back and poised to become the first man to play in six tournaments. The veteran Argentine forward, on the cusp of winning his 200th cap, confirmed four years ago that the Qatar World Cup would be the last of his storied career
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Explainer News|Conflict United States President Donald Trump and Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Sunday that they had reached an initial deal to end the war and to resume traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said the deal allows for toll-free shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been largely closed since the US and Israel launched an assault on Iran on February 28
An Oslo district court has sentenced Marius Borg Hoiby, the stepson of Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon, to four years in prison for rape and other crimes. Hoiby, 29, became part of the royal family when his mother, Mette-Marit, married Haakon in 2001
News|Business and Economy On Friday, Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire after his company SpaceX launched its initial public offering. A trillion is a 1 with 12 zeros, or 1,000 billions
Los Angeles – From saffron-flavoured ice cream parlours to kabob shops and Farsi-language bookstores, it does not take long to see signs of the Iranian community in Los Angeles’s Westwood neighbourhood. And with Iran’s pre-1979-revolution lion-and-sun flag on display across the area, alongside the occasional portrait of opposition figure Reza Pahlavi, the community’s stance against the Iranian government also becomes apparent
A biker was rushed to hospital on Sunday after crashing near the Moneague toll exit on the North South Highway, where his motorcycle later went up in flames.
00:0000:0000:00 Councillor Winston Maragh Residents of Rocky Point in Clarendon are expressing concern after rising sea waters damaged property and moved closer to their homes. The residents say high tides, combined with strong winds, caused significant damage Saturday night, affecting at least 17 fishing boats and several shops along the coastline
Gunmen turned a quiet Saturday night into a scene of chaos when they opened fire on an 18-year-old construction worker sitting at a shop in Spanish Town, killing him and injuring another man. Dead is Miguel Anderson, otherwise called "Bingy", of Quarry Hill, Spanish Town, St Catherine
