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Kingston, Jamaica — The policeman who fatally shot Latoya “Buju” Bulgin in Granville, St James, on May 17 has been charged with murder. Constable Andrew Wilson appeared before the St James Parish Court on Wednesday after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) ruled that charges should be laid following an investigation by the Independent Commission of Investigations (Indecom)

Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart’s family says disagreements that emerged after his death in January 2021 have been settled, with attention now on the future of Sandals & Beaches Group.

The OUR says Jamaica’s utilities are entering hurricane season with Melissa repairs still unfinished. Regulators are requiring updated emergency plans and backing new funding arrangements for JPS.

A Post Cabinet Press Briefing is scheduled for June 3, 2026, at Jamaica House, with ministers expected to outline Government updates and policy decisions.

The source identifies Grace Care & Counselling Skills Training Centre, noted with HEART, as a facility located in Oracabessa, St Mary, Jamaica, in the Caribbean.

Coach Stephen Dear shows Kalani Davis of St. Andrew Prep how to control the ball on the squash racket during a recent visit to the school

Court Postpones Murder Case of Man Accused of Killing Elderly MotherBy Mckoy's News / June 3, 2026 ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Proceedings in the murder case involving a St Catherine man accused of killing his elderly mother have been put on hold after the court was told that an interpreter is required before the matter can continue. Paulo Grant, 53, appeared in the St Catherine Parish Court on Tuesday to answer to charges stemming from the death of his mother, 80-year-old Jasmine Grant, popularly known as “Sister Grant.” During the hearing, his attorney informed the court that Grant, who previously resided in France, has limited English proficiency and is unable to effectively participate in the proceedings without translation assistance

News|Military A helicopter crash in northwestern England has killed three British naval crew, according to the UK Ministry of Defence. The crash occurred about 4:00am (03:00 GMT) on Wednesday during a helicopter training exercise near the village of Sourton in the county of Devon, a Royal Navy spokesperson said

Federal agents in California shot and killed a man accused of taking hostages during a prolonged standoff in Bakersfield. Police said the incident began with a bomb threat and prompted evacuations nearby.

A TVJ YouTube listing references Vancouver in connection with FIFA World Cup 2026. The accompanying text contains only channel promotion and no further reportable news details.

Taxi Operators Beat Government to Fare IncreaseBy Mckoy's News / June 3, 2026 KINGSTON, Jamaica — Some taxi operators across Jamaica have already begun charging higher fares ahead of the Government’s official implementation of a long-awaited fare increase, citing rising operational costs and years of delayed adjustments. The Government recently approved a 16 per cent increase in public passenger vehicle (PPV) fares, which is expected to be introduced in two phases

PAHO says measles infections are rising worldwide and across the Americas ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with health officials urged to improve surveillance, vaccination coverage and rapid response.

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The Government of Jamaica’s Post Cabinet Press Briefing is scheduled for June 3 at Jamaica House, with ministers Dana Morris Dixon, Kamina Johnson Smith and Andrew Wheatley listed for the session.

The Government of Jamaica will host a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on June 3, with ministers scheduled to address policy updates and national development priorities.

Ju ne 2, 202 6 New Release Suspen sion of Trading i n Derrimon Trading Company Limited ’s Ordinary Shares The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) in keeping with the Junior Market Rule Appendix 2, Part 4 (2) (e) on Audited Annual Financial Statements has suspended trading in the ordinary shares of Derrimon Trading Company Limited ( DTL ) pending the submission of its 202 5 Audited Financial Statements . T he C ompany’s 202 5 Audited Financial Statements, due on March 2 , 202 6 , became ninety - two (9 2 ) days overdue on June 2 , 202 6

The Government continues to strengthen Jamaica’s national disaster response capabilities. Addressing the recent National Disaster Risk Management Council Meeting, Prime Minister, Dr

The HEART/NSTA Trust has digitised three of its Level Two courses under a pilot programme initiated by CARICOM to standardise Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) across Member States. Jamaica, Grenada, Barbados, and Trinidad and Tobago participated in the pilot

The Government has approved a 16 per cent increase for public passenger vehicle operators, with half taking effect on June 2 and the balance due in July. Opposition and consumer voices criticised the rollout.

Lebanon’s landscape is layered with thousands of years of history, but many of its most treasured archaeological and cultural sites now lie in the path of Israel’s expanding military offensive. Despite a so-called ceasefire, on Saturday, Israeli forces captured Beaufort Castle, a 900-year-old fortress located on a rocky hilltop near the city of Nabatieh, one of the largest cities in southern Lebanon

An Integrity Commission report says firearm records were altered in entries linked to dealer Kent Brown, while MOCA continues seeking help in a school threat probe.

Voters in six US states headed to the polls on Tuesday for a series of primary elections, which will help shape the political landscape before November’s midterms. The contests included California’s race to replace term-limited Governor Gavin Newsom, Iowa’s open Senate and governor races, New Jersey’s closely watched House battleground, and key statewide contests in New Mexico, Montana and South Dakota

A United States artist who painted a mural on a building in downtown Dallas of life-sized swimming whales has filed a $25m lawsuit against FIFA and other defendants, saying they illegally painted over his work to promote the city’s World Cup 2026 matches. Robert Wyland, who generally goes by only his last name, says he hand-painted the sprawling mural that covered roughly 1,580sq metres (17,000sq ft) across two walls of a building

Three weeks after University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) former board chairman Wayne Chai Chong reaffirmed his claim that Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton intervened in the appointment of the hospital’s chief executive officer, current management revealed to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday that no board minutes, resolutions, or committee records have been found to support the claim. The disclosure marked the latest twist in a controversy that has unfolded alongside the PAC’s examination of a damning Auditor General report into governance and procurement practices at Jamaica’s largest teaching hospital

Former University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kevin Hall told Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday that he was clueless as to how his signature appeared on a Customs document dated more than a year after he left office, prompting fresh scrutiny of the hospital’s procurement and importation controls. Hall, who was summoned before the committee as part of its ongoing examination of a damning auditor general report into the operations of UHWI, found himself at the centre of intense questioning over a document that auditors said bore his signature, despite him having left the institution in October 2022

Against the background of more than 49 million cyber attack attempts in Jamaica last year, up from the 12 million recorded in 2022, the Government is moving to develop a new cyber security law. Minister with responsibility for science, technology and special projects Dr Andrew Wheatley made the announcement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday during his contribution to the sectoral debate

Opposition spokesman on agriculture and fisheries Dr Dayton Campbell is calling for the establishment of a permanent Agricultural and Fisheries Disaster Recovery Fund that will provide relief to farmers and fishers impacted by natural hazards and other severe weather events. Campbell, who is also the Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Eastern, made the call on Tuesday during his contribution to the sectoral debate in the House of Representatives

Against the background of numerous allegations of educators sexually violating students, director of investigations, inspections and compliance at the Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA) Keisha Rodriguez-Mills, has called on school officials to “be more aware”. According to Rodriguez-Mills, some school administrators have adopted a false sense of comfort when such individuals resign, only to be rudely awakened when the educator repeats the inappropriate behaviour at another institution

Wakefield, Trelawny — The National Works Agency (NWA) says no major disruptions are expected as it acquires land needed for a $292.2-million project being done in Trelawny under the Government’s Shared Prosperity Through Accelerated Improvement to Our Road Network (SPARK) Programme. “No buildings will be included in the acquisition

The Supreme Ventures Foundation (SVF) recently journeyed to Montego Bay to carry out a beautification project at the Blossom Gardens Children’s Home. Operating under the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), the children’s home received a much-needed physical and emotional lift as a team from SVF arrived to paint the facilities and plant vibrant flowers and vegetables in their gardens