Kingston, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesperson on Energy Phillip Paulwell is calling for the government, specifically Prime Minister Andrew Holness, to clarify the cause of the system failure responsible for Friday’s islandwide blackout. In a statement on Saturday, Paulwell said Holness also needs to tell the people of Jamaica when they can expect full restoration and stability in power supply, instead of what he described as a vague promise and still no full restoration after 14 hours
Kingston, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesperson on Justice, Zuleika Jess has described as “institutional exploitation”, the lack of monetary or other support for Jamaica’s Justices of the Peace (JPs). Jess addressed the issue on June 3 during her contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives
A toddler was killed after a Toyota Voxy carrying four people and a pickup truck crashed on Pepper main road in St Elizabeth. Five injured people were taken to Mandeville Regional Hospital.
Peter Bunting says the HEART/NSTA Trust should be reshaped into a workforce development funding body, arguing that rapid AI-driven change demands faster, employer-led training aligned with Jamaica’s labour market.
Kingston, Jamaica — As Sts Peter and Paul Preparatory School gears up to defend its title at the 2026 Prep School Championships next week, the school’s preparations have received a significant boost thanks to a J$1 million donation from Express Canteen Services. The contribution, presented this week by Express Canteen Services managing director Ryan Foster, doubles the company’s support from last year and reinforces a growing partnership that school officials say has become instrumental to the development of their sports programme
Iran’s national football team has departed Turkey for its World Cup base in Mexico after players secured US visas, while Tehran protested visa refusals for several team officials.
Guinness Pull Up returns to Stadium East Car Park on June 20 with Kraff Gad, Rajah Wild and a slate of selectors, continuing the brand’s celebration of dancehall and Jamaican nightlife.
Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says JPS has reconnected about 500,000 customers after Friday night's islandwide blackout, with remaining accounts expected to regain supply Saturday morning.
Canada-based reggae artiste Knotty Royal says his new single Doctor Bird draws on Jamaica’s history, scenery and culture, while riding the Hill and Gully Riddim.
The Island Traffic Authority says Jamaica has recorded 49 fewer road deaths up to June 5 than over the same period last year, with vulnerable road users making up most fatalities.
The Senate, on Friday (June 5), approved the National Housing Trust (Amendment) (Special Provisions) Act, 2026, which authorises the annual withdrawal of $11.4 billion from the NHT to provide budgetary support for the Government over the next five fiscal years. The measure will apply from fiscal year 2026/27 through 2030/31, after which it will expire
Workers at the Retirement landfill in St James found a man's body among garbage at the facility, while emergency teams continued responding to a fire burning there since Friday.
Jamaica has emerged from a rare islandwide power outage that struck the Caribbean Island overnight. On Saturday morning, Daryl Vaz, Jamaica’s minister of energy, telecommunications and transport, announced that he had received an update that “all affected customers have been restored”
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has opened the rebuilt Troy Bridge, restoring a key route lost after Tropical Storm Grace and easing travel for residents, farmers, students and businesses.
Kingston, Jamaica — Jamaica’s merchandise trade activity declined for the first two months of 2026, with expenditure on imports falling by 8.1 per cent and total export earnings falling by 28.8 per cent when compared with the corresponding period in 2025. The update was provided on Friday by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) in its latest International Merchandise Trade Bulletin
Cuban Centre for Molecular Immunology (CIM) The Cuban Centre for Molecular Immunology (CIM) can announce success with a vaccine for lung cancer called VAXIRA. VAXIRA helps to develop people’s immune system, giving them a better chance to combat cancer cells
Deep Jahi says his new track Raw Truth reflects the disappointments, missed opportunities and renewed drive that have shaped his career since winning Magnum King of Dancehall in 2012.
Kobe Jones highlights Los Angeles as a welcoming World Cup city, linking its 2026 role to the memories of 1994 and the pride of representing home, family and country.
A Jamaican news roundup covers shark-safety concerns in Trelawny, government action on the Firearm Licensing Authority, and three new MOCA charges in an NCB phishing probe.
A thanksgiving service was held in honour of the late Leslie Roy Campbell, identified as a Minister of State and Cabinet member in the Jamaica Information Service video title.
Jamaica should expect unsettled weather through the weekend as a Central Caribbean trough remains near the island. The Met Service says showers, thunderstorms, stronger winds and worsening seas are likely into next week.
Shania Hayles struck from a first-half free kick as Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz edged Panama 1-0 in Panama City, with goalkeeper Liya Brooks preserving the result late on.
Phillip Paulwell, Leader of Opposition Business in the House of Representatives, and Shadow Minister for Energy & Climate Change At 9:02 PM on Friday June 5, 2026, Jamaica was plunged into total darkness. Every parish
Comprehensive review of SRC Act now underway to support its expanded role Durrant Pate/Contributor The Scientific Research Council (SRC), Jamaica’s principal agency, responsible for the promotion and coordination of scientific research and its application in the local environment is being overhauled and its 66-year-old legislative architecture being modernized. To this end, the SRC Act, enacted in 1960, long before Jamaica’s modern governance frameworks, before its Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Policy, before biotechnology, digital transformation, and climate resilience became operational realities, is being overhauled
Express Canteen Services Managing Director Ryan Foster presents a cheque for J$1 million to Claudia Nugent, Principal of Sts Peter and Paul Preparatory School, on Friday, June 5, ahead of the school’s defence of its Prep School Championships title from June 11-13 at the National Stadium in Kingston. Looking on are Head Coach James Kirby (braids), Assistant Coach Nimroy Turgott and members of the school’s track and field team
By Sugar Ray Thomas The 2 Members of Parliament who have long lobbied for a new Troy Bridge on the Manchester / Trelawny border have welcomed the opening of the structure. The bridge which was built in 1869 had been showing signs of deterioration for several years prior to its collapse after the passing of Tropical Storm Grace in August 2021
Sunday marks 100 days into the war that the United States and Israel launched against Iran. But as fighting and ceasefire negotiations continue to grind on, the conflict remains overwhelmingly unpopular among the US public, making it a political liability for President Donald Trump and his Republican Party
Exclusive: Brownland Talks ‘Donkey Call’ Creative Vision and Oscar-Winning DreamsAkeeile Harris9 minutes ago3 min readThe filmmaker behind several of Ayetian’s standout visuals dives into his creative process, bringing authentic Jamaican storytelling to life on recent hit “Donkey Call,” while promising fresh creativity on “JAMPACK” and ambitions beyond music videos.Video creative director Daniel "Brownland" BrownBehind every artiste’s success are the people working behind the scenes who help shape the journey to the forefront. That has certainly been the case for dancehall artiste Ayetian, who has experienced a significant breakthrough over the past two years.Among the key members of his team is Brownland, a video director who has played an important role in pushing the creativity behind many of the artiste’s visuals
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Jamaica must redesign its disaster response model after recent storms, with ODPEM reform, stronger data systems and faster relief delivery among the priorities.
The Labour and Social Security Ministry says data errors, TRN issues and reassessments have slowed ROOFS payments, even after $9.45 billion was disbursed to help repair homes damaged by Hurricane Melissa.
Kenoy Blair has expanded his family’s St. Catherine broiler operation from 500 birds to about 3,600, using automation, stronger management and new processing equipment to cut labour time.
Jamaica Public Service began phased restoration after a system failure caused a nationwide power outage on Friday night. Energy Minister Daryl Vaz called the disruption unacceptable and demanded a report within 24 hours.
Kingston and St. Andrew officials say they are struggling to fill shelter manager posts days before the 2026 hurricane season, with training and community outreach planned to strengthen emergency readiness.
The Jamaica Fire Brigade says it is positioning equipment and deepening public education as El Niño threatens to bring drier weather and a higher chance of fires across the island.
Economist Janine McQueen says rising prices are weakening the value of Jamaica's minimum wage, with many low-paid workers unlikely to feel real benefit from the July 1 increase.
Ian Forte and Marlene Malahoo-Forte (Photo Credit: Jamaica Gleaner) It is with profound sadness that the People’s National Party joins members of the legal fraternity and the wider Jamaican society in mourning the passing of the Honourable Mr. Justice Ian Forte, O.J., C.D., Q.C., J.P., one of Jamaica’s most distinguished jurists and public servants
Los Angeles is preparing to host FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, with the city’s football story shaped by Latino communities, youth outreach, past World Cup history and a fast-growing professional scene.
JPS says it is checking what triggered a countrywide power failure that hit customers last night, with lightning noted near key Corporate Area energy facilities around 9:02 p.m.
A TVJ YouTube listing promotes FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage tied to Los Angeles, with viewing references to TVJ and 1SpotMedia. No further report details were provided.
The JDF says crews put out a fire in the barracks section of Up Park Camp after several fire stations joined the response. An investigation is pending while the cause is still unknown.
Local medical sources say at least six people were killed and 15 injured after Israeli forces struck a wedding tent in Gaza City, with women and children among the reported casualties.
At least 10 people, including high-ranking soldiers, have been killed in Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon, days after the countries agreed to a conditional truce during United States-mediated talks. Lebanon’s army said on Saturday that two officers, a brigadier general and a captain, as well as a soldier, were killed in an Israeli strike on a military vehicle on the Khardali-Nabatieh road
Iran says the United States has blocked visas for important members of its football support team, despite Washington clearing players and required staff for the 2026 World Cup opener.
Magnum Tonic Wine has renewed its headline sponsorship of Reggae Sumfest, with organisers pointing to stronger festival staging and added visibility before performances from Vybz Kartel and Mavado.
Education, Skills, Youth and Information Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon
Motorcyclists will converge at the National Chest Hospital in St. Andrew on Saturday (June 6) for the third staging of the Bikers’ Blood Drive organised by the Jamaica Motorcyclists Association in collaboration with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF)
Jamaica's 2019 procurement rules reserve a share of state contracts for small businesses, creating opportunities for firms that understand eligibility requirements and contract categories.
Parliament’s Economy and Production Committee is to undertake a comprehensive review of flexible work hours and work-from-home policies. The review comes against the backdrop of increasing global economic uncertainty, geopolitical instability, and rising fuel prices, which are placing pressure on businesses, workers, and national economies
