President Donald Trump said US forces killed Tren de Aragua leader Nino Guerrero in a strike he described as coordinated with Venezuelan allies. He did not say where the operation happened.
Sergeant Arleen McBean’s promotion to assistant superintendent has opened the way for a leadership change at the Jamaica Police Federation, which must now move to elect a new chairman.
Florida, United States – The inaugural staging of the From Deed to Key Investment and Housing Conference in South Florida recently, has been deemed a resounding success by organisers. According to the organisers, the event attracted a strong turnout and engaged audience participation throughout the day
Kingston, Jamaica — Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Daryl Vaz, says the Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) is recording significant improvements in revenue generation, passenger numbers, fleet modernisation and operational efficiency. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Ministerial Update on Thursday, Vaz highlighted strong performance at the JUTC’s Portmore depot
Kingston, Jamaica – The Realtors Association of Jamaica (RAJ) says its Multiple Listing Service (MLS) data shows that Jamaica’s real estate market remains buoyant, generating nearly $99.3 billion in property sales in 2025 despite the economic fallout triggered by the impact of Hurricane Melissa. The parishes of St Andrew, St Ann and St Catherine accounted for the lion’s share of total property sales over the period
The Jamaica Stock Exchange says unauthorised access exposed some personal data, but its investigation has not found that trading, settlement or core transaction systems were affected.
Paul Stephenson, also known as Pablo, has been charged with murder after police said his fiancée, Tieah Singh, died following an alleged attack at his St Catherine home.
Redemption Sports Club were double winners at the 2026 Genesis Cup in Mandeville, taking the under-10 and under-14 crowns as several youth football categories were decided.
SERHA has introduced an internet-based telephone system at major Kingston health facilities and New Kingston offices, aiming to improve communication, reduce outages and lower long-term operating costs.
Skip linksSkip to Content blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, By Lyndal Rowlands, Zaid Sabah and Zsombor Peter Published On 13 Jun 202613 Jun 2026 Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said a memorandum of understanding with the United States to end the war “has never been closer”, stressing also that media speculation about the deal should cease “pending its finalisation”. US President Donald Trump reposted the Iranian foreign minister’s statement on his Truth Social platform after earlier blasting Iran for alleged leaks to state media regarding details of the memorandum, calling the reports “fake news”.
Police officers in St Catherine face scrutiny over a gun salute at a colleague’s nine-night, while St Elizabeth North Eastern MP Zuleika Jess and her driver were fined after traffic charges.
Westmoreland, Jamaica — The Universal Service Fund (USF) has launched 19 community and public Wi-Fi sites across Westmoreland, providing thousands of residents with free internet access through its Connec’ Di West Road Tour initiative. In a release, the USF said the Westmoreland leg of the tour, held on June 5 at Independence Park in Savanna-la-Mar, marked the start of a three-parish campaign that will see the launch of 65 Wi-Fi sites across Westmoreland, St James and Hanover
Energy, transport and telecommunications minister Daryl Vaz says Jamaica’s June 5 islandwide blackout was unacceptable, while outlining pending utility reforms, public transport fare changes, oil exploration prospects and telecoms service concerns.
A viral video showing shots fired during a nine-night for policeman Shanki Gordon in Uton, St. Catherine, has led to a police probe and scrutiny of JCF members.
Key Jamaican developments include a contempt charge involving Health Permanent Secretary Errol Green, an INDECOM probe into an alleged police gun salute, and renewed concern over a deadly St. James operation.
Sangster International Airport has moved up to Level 3 in ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, with MBJ Airports Limited pointing to wider collaboration on emissions reduction across airport operations.
British-Guyanese football scout Faisal Khan says Caribbean players need stronger professional support systems off the pitch, from recruitment and representation to disciplined preparation for overseas opportunities.
TVJ’s Smile Jamaica team marked the start of a new World Cup schedule with an outdoor blindfold football challenge featuring fathers, grandfathers and children guiding each other through cones.
Senior attorney Lloyd McFarlane says Jamaica should focus on joining the Caribbean Court of Justice rather than setting up its own final appellate court.
Bank of Jamaica Governor Richard Byles made his final appearance before Parliament’s Standing Finance Committee ahead of retirement, outlining major developments that marked his time in office.
The West Indies made a statement at Sabina Park on Thursday, brushing aside Sri Lanka by seven wickets to take a one-nil lead in the T20 International series opener. The Caribbean bowlers set the tone early, strangling the Sri Lankan batting lineup and restricting the visitors to a modest 147 for 9
The Government has started Operation CALM, an islandwide flood-mitigation push led by Local Government. Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Minister Desmond McKenzie say the effort should help vulnerable communities.
Flow Jamaica has introduced 5G mobile service for postpaid and business users, with coverage already active in several urban centres. The company says more communities will be added before month-end.
Forty-three members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force graduated from a seven-week Jamaican Sign Language and Deaf Culture Training Programme at a close-out ceremony held at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Thursday. Senior Superintendent Dennis Brooks, representing Commissioner of Police, Dr Kevin Blake, commended the graduates for their dedication and commitment to professional development and inclusive policing
Share Attorney At Law Christopher Townsend says his team was able to discredit the witness after cross examination, in the case involving his client, Dancehall Artiste Munga Honorable. This, ultimately led to the entertainer being freed of a murder charge that was laid against him some 9-years ago
Vassell Reynolds has moved to St Catherine High as technical director after leaving Kingston College, bringing a record that includes Manning Cup, daCosta Cup, Walker Cup and Flow Super Cup titles.
Dancehall artiste Munga Honorable, born Damian Rhoden, and co-accused Sheridan Gordon were released after prosecutors declined to continue the 2017 murder case in Kingston’s Home Circuit Court.
Shantae Foreman climbed to No. 10 on Jamaica’s all-time women’s long jump list, while several Jamaican athletes moved into finals at the NCAA championships in Oregon.
A June 12 roundup covers court, crime, fire and workplace incidents across Jamaica, including Munga Honourable being freed of a murder charge and Clarendon police reporting 18 murders for 2026.
The St Catherine Health Department is preparing inspections of food businesses in Hellshire, with similar checks due for other sections of Portmore and Spanish Town. Vector-control work is also continuing parishwide.
In a PBC vox pop, respondents gave mixed views on whether schooling prepares young people for adulthood, pointing to academics, discipline, work habits, street lessons and the value of practical skills.
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Kingston, Jamaica — Jubilation has engulfed the camp of dancehall entertainer Munga Honourable, after he and his murder co-accused were set free on Friday. The prosecution in the case offered no further evidence against Munga, whose given name is Damian Rhodes, and Sheridan Gordon in relation to the 2017 murder of Cleveland Smith in Ackee Walk in St Andrew
Gatorade Jamaica has officially announced an exciting one-year brand ambassadorship with 19-year-old rising football star Jaileah McPherson. The standout captain of the Jamaica Reggae Girlz Under-20 team joins the Gatorade family as the face of the brand’s localized “No Shortcuts, Wi Sweat Hard” campaign
Benjy Myaz says his reggae take on Randy Crawford’s 1986 song came from years of hearing and loving the melody, before becoming a signature recording and live highlight.
As the administration of Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar heads to parliament for an extension of current state of emergency measures, labor unions and opposition parties are railing against the plan, saying that Trinidad and Tobago cannot be under a perpetual state of emergency measures to fight violent crimes. Beset by gun crimes, abductions, carjackings, and other felony crimes, successive administrations have imposed state of emergency measures but opposition parties and civil society groups are beginning to question its effectiveness and for how long society must live under such restrictions
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Pope Leo has warned human traffickers that they will face God’s wrath if they continue to exploit desperate African people trying to reach Europe via Spain’s Canary Islands. On Friday, his second day in the Canary Islands, the pontiff said that he wanted to directly address those who “take advantage of people’s desperation [or] organise death routes”
India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. Jaishankar made a historic official visit to Jamaica, with stops honouring Indian arrival, cricket cooperation, bilateral agreements and a UWI Mona discussion.
Man Charged with Murder After Tieah Singh Dies Following Alleged Toxic InjectionBy Mckoy's News / June 12, 2026 A St Catherine man has been charged with murder after his girlfriend, Tieah Singh, died days after she was allegedly injected with a toxic substance during a domestic dispute. The accused, 51-year-old Paul Stephenson, otherwise known as “Pablo,” of New Harbour Village, St Catherine, was initially charged with assault occasioning bodily harm
Exposure to robotics, drone technology, and international technical competitions is expected to inspire a new generation of engineers and innovators. This follows a special tour for secondary-school students on day three of the HEART/NSTA Trust’s WorldSkills Jamaica and Studica Robotics International Training Camp in St
Pele’s winners’ medal from Brazil’s 1958 World Cup campaign is among 450 football artefacts going under the hammer in England. BUDDS expects the wider collection to raise about £2 million.
Indices Value Change % Change Caribbean Investment Grade Index 105.23 0.09 0.08% Caribbean Stock Index 987.94 10.76 1.10% Jamaica Global Bond Index 109.67 0.08 0.07% JSE Money Market Index+ 128.38 0.02 0.02% Friday, June 12, 2026 NOMINAL NOMINAL MID CLOSING CLOSING PURCHASED SOLD LEVEL BID ASK Bermuda 3.375% 2050 USD 69.5300 69.2320 69.8280 Trinidad & Tobago 4.50% 2026 USD 101.6060 101.5410 101.6710 Trinidad & Tobago 5.875% 2027 USD 101.4490 101.2060 101.6930 Trinidad & Tobago 4.50% 2030 USD 98.9110 98.6730 99.1490 National Gas Co. 6.050% 2036 USD 96.1730 95.9350 96.4110 GOJ 6.75% 2028 USD 103.9210 103.7320 104.1090 GOJ 8.5% 2036 USD 120.1630 119.5640 120.7620 GOJ 8 % 2039 USD 121.8120 121.4780 122.1450 GOJ 7.875% 2045 USD 122.7070 122.3850 123.0300 *The Caribbean Stock Index tracks the price performance of the local companies listed on the Barbados Stock Exchange (BSE), Trinidad & Tobago Stock Exchange (TTSE) and Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) +The JSE Money Market Index tracks the price performance of all outstanding 3-month and 6-month T-Bills issued by the Bank of Jamaica SECURITIES MATURITY CURRENCY
Jamaican businesses expect inflation to move above the official target next year, while Flow says 5G service is live in major towns and expanding to more communities by month-end.
