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Oakley clocks 48.92 at SEC finals as Matthews breaks 11-second barrier

University of Georgia sprinter Dejanea Oakley posted a world-leading 48.92 in the 400m, while Florida’s Gabrielle Matthews ran 10.97 in the 100m on the closing day of the SEC Outdoor Championships at Auburn. Jamaican thrower Ralford Mullings also won the men’s discus.

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Funcaandun wins Seeking My Dream Trophy; earns 60 points towards Mouttet Mile qualification

2024 Mouttet Mile winner Funcaandun (right) with jockey Robert Halledeen. (jamaica-gleaner.com file photo) 00:0000:0000:00 Report by RJRGLEANER Communications Group Sports Reporter Spencer Darlington 2024 winner Funcaandun earned 60 points towards qualification for this year's Mouttet Mile after landing Saturday's 5th running of the Seeking My Dream Trophy event at Caymanas Park

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Westmoreland ramps up hantavirus checks as region watches outbreak risk

Dr Marcia Graham told the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation that port screening and contact tracing continue even though Jamaica has no confirmed hantavirus cases, and warned against fake Ministry notices on social media.

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ATL Automotive wins legal fight over alleged faulty vehicle repair

The Supreme Court in Kingston has ruled in favour of ATL Automotive in a lawsuit brought by a customer who alleged that the company failed to replace a defective part in his Volkswagen Polo motor vehicle. In the ruling handed down in February, Justice Tara Carr found that while the claimant established that there was an agreement between the parties for the repair of his vehicle, he failed to show that there was a breach of the contract

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Man Listed As A Person Of Interest Now In Police Custody

Man LISTED AS A PERSON OF INTEREST NOW IN POLICE CUSTODY Detectives assigned to the St Mary Policing Division have arrested Dane Watson, who was listed as a person of interest in connection with the death of his wife, 35-year-old Melissa Samnath. Watson was taken into custody in Gayle, St Mary after he was handed over by family members on Friday, May 15

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Innswood residents face relocation as Heartlands moves to develop former SCJ land

Families in Innswood, St. Catherine, who have lived informally on land once held by SCJ Holdings say they have nowhere to go as Heartlands Holdings prepares to start work eight years after buying the site.

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Mandeville Regional Hospital patient admissions stay high after Hurricane Melissa

Southern Regional Health Authority chairman Michael Stern says admissions at Mandeville Regional Hospital remain elevated but are easing from a November peak, and urges residents to support staff and look after their health.

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Jamaica nears national menopause and andropause policy for families and workplaces

Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says a dedicated framework is almost ready to guide care for hundreds of thousands of Jamaicans facing age-related hormonal change, with cabinet submission expected this month.

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Halfway Tree robbery kills Prime Trust worker as police step up patrols across Jamaica

A 68-year-old cambio employee was shot dead after cashing a large cheque in Halfway Tree, while police reported arrests, court outcomes, and a US guilty plea in separate cases across the island.

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Keller Williams Jamaica pauses business for RED Day community service

Keller Williams offices worldwide halted routine work on Thursday for RED Day, with Jamaican teams volunteering at the Women's Centre of Jamaica Foundation and Westhaven Children's Home in Hanover.

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Court blocks Accompong leadership vote as JLP backers protest in southern St. Catherine

A Supreme Court injunction has paused Accompong’s leadership election until June, while Jamaica Labour Party supporters in southern St. Catherine demand a new candidate. The bulletin also covers hantavirus monitoring, short-term rental tax, a St. James policing dispute, and reports of a possible US case against Raúl Castro.

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Murder suspect turns himself in, road death in St. Mary, Bethlehem killing, and ODPM aid spending questioned

A St. James man wanted over his American girlfriend’s death surrendered through family; a pedestrian died on a St. Mary road; a farmer was killed in Bethlehem; councillors clashed over police shootings; and the opposition challenged slow hurricane relief spending.

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Portmore Double-Murder Suspect Charged After Manhunt in Kingston and St Catherine

Solomon Powell, known as Salla, faces charges over the 2014 killings of Livingston Garvey and Mario Cross at Dyke Road and Hi-95. Police captured him following raids across Kingston and St Catherine.

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Marlon Asher Marks 20 Years of Ganja Farmer With Seven-Track EP

Trinidad reggae singer Marlon Asher has dropped a seven-track Ganja Farmer EP with VAS Productions, pairing a remastered classic with new cuts and guest features as the anthem turns twenty.

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St Mary police renew road appeal after Huddersfield crash kills pedestrian

Oneil Tavares, 28, died Thursday night when a westbound Toyota Hiace truck struck him on Huddersfield main road in St Mary. Police are urging motorists and pedestrians to stay alert on narrow, poorly lit routes.

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PBCJ livestreams JAAA–Puma athletics meet two on 16 May 2026

The Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica carried live coverage on YouTube of the second meet in the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association and Puma partnership series, held on Saturday, 16 May 2026.

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11th Jamaica Diaspora Conference Promotes Investment, Youth and Digital Economy Themes

Organisers pitch the 11th Jamaica Diaspora Conference as a four-day forum for overseas Jamaicans to partner on national rebuilding, with early-bird tickets at US$180 and a marketplace nearing capacity.

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Dr Patricia Smith presents Tourism Minister with copy of her book ‘I Persist’

Kingston, Jamaica—Home care entrepreneur, hotelier and author, Dr Patricia Smith recently presented a signed copy of her book I Persist to Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett, during a brief ceremony at the AC Hotel in Kingston. The presentation took place on the sidelines of an engagement where leaders from tourism, education, and business gathered to discuss resilience and innovation in Jamaica’s service sectors

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Jamaica completes draft 10-year National Agricultural Development Plan with FAO, says Green

Kingston, Jamaica— The Jamaican Government, with the help of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations has completed the draft 10-year National Agricultural Development Plan. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, made the announcement on May 13 during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives

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Transformation taking root at St Andrew Prep with support from Express Canteen Services

Kingston, Jamaica— A quiet but deliberate transformation is unfolding at St Andrew Preparatory School, where Principal Dr Carol Blanchard’s push for holistic development is reshaping not only the school’s academic culture, but also its sporting ambitions, character-building programmes and overall student experience. That transformation received another significant boost recently when Express Canteen Services donated $500,000 towards the school’s track and field programme ahead of this year’s Prep Champs campaign

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Rose Hill and Cotton Tree on the B1: Portland drive past river, church, and heritage sites

A northeast run from Tranquility along the B1 Buff Bay to Balcarres Road passes Rose Hill and Cotton Tree, with the Buff Bay River, Anglican mission, and Orange Vale’s 18th-century great house, ruins, and registered cave.

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Time for Jamaica to command a larger share of US$3 trillion creative economy, says Burchell

Kingston, Jamaica— It is time for Jamaica to claim a larger share of the US$3 trillion global creative economy, says Opposition Spokesperson on Culture, Creative Industries and Information, Nekeisha Burchell. Burchell addressed the issue on May 13 during her contribution to the Sectoral Debate at Gordon House

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Manchester City win FA Cup downing Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley

(Photo Credit: Manchester CIty) Today saw Pep Guardiola and Manchester City win further glory, securing the FA Cup for the third time under his reign. The blue side of Manchester has now won two domestic trophies this season, having won the Carabao Cup by beating Arsenal in March

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Mellissa Samnath Murder Investigation: St Mary Man Surrenders to Police

Mellissa Samnath Murder Investigation: St Mary Man Surrenders to PoliceBy Mckoy's News / May 16, 2026 Police in St Mary are intensifying the Mellissa Samnath murder investigation after a man wanted in connection with the death of his American girlfriend surrendered to authorities on Friday. Investigators say 31-year-old Dane Watson turned himself in on May 15 following coordination between his relatives and members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force

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Family hands in St James murder suspect

ST MARY, Jamaica—A man wanted in connection with the death of his American girlfriend surrendered to police on Friday, May 15, after family members intervened to bring him in safely. Thirty-one-year-old Dane Watson had been on the run since April 29 when 42 y-o Melissa Sammoth of New York was found with multiple injuries at Cornwall Regional hospital

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Thousands protest at Eurovision final as five countries boycott over Israel

News|Protests As the Eurovision Song Contest took to the stage for the Saturday night final in Vienna, thousands protested outside against Israel’s inclusion, and five countries boycotted the event over the genocidal war on Gaza. Protesters marched through the Austrian capital to highlight what critics described as a double standard

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Poll shows Lula and Bolsonaro tied before Brazil’s presidential election

A new poll has reaffirmed the tight race for Brazil’s presidency this year, with both the left-wing incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his right-wing challenger, Flavio Bolsonaro, tied in a head-to-head contest. On Saturday, Datafolha, the polling firm for the Grupo Folha media conglomerate, released its latest numbers, tracking the candidates’ progress in the run-up to October’s generation election

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Young Men Encouraged to Shape Future, Unlock Potential

Young men are being encouraged to resist negative societal pressures, and instead focus on shaping their future while unlocking their full potential. The call came from Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon

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Phillips blames Transport Authority for the ‘chaos’ in the public transportation system

Kingston, Jamaica— Opposition Spokesman on Transport, Mikael Phillips, is once again laying the blame for the shambolic state of Jamaica’s public transportation system squarely at the feet of the Transport Authority. He pointed the finger at the regulatory body on May 13, during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives

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Amplifying The Voices Of The Future – CISOCA’s Advocacy And Outreach

Amplifying The Voices Of The Future – CISOCA’s Advocacy And Outreach During the month of May, the Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA) has ramped up its outreach and advocacy campaigns as it seeks to secure the future of the nation through the protection and empowerment of children. Several activities have been initiated for the month of May, aimed at providing opportunities for children to be seen, protected, and heard

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Transformation taking root at St Andrew Prep with holistic vision and timely support from Express Canteen Services

Ryan and Simone Foster of Express Canteen Services present a cheque for J$500,000 to Dr Carol Blanchard, Principal of St Andrew’s Preparatory with Vice Principal Dimsie Whyte smiling in appreciation. The money is to be used to assist in the school’s preparation for the upcoming Prep School Athletics Championships

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Government to roll out $50 million pilot programme to combat period poverty in schools

Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton. (Photo: JIS/File) The Government of Jamaica is set to launch a multi-sectoral National Menstrual Health Equity pilot initiative involving eight schools and approximately 2,000 girls as part of efforts to tackle period poverty and improve adolescent health outcomes across the island

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Phillips warns airport revenue securitisation could mortgage Jamaica’s future

Opposition Spokesman on Transport, Mikael Phillips, during his address at the PAC Kingston Airport Limited (PACKAL) Forum at the Pegasus Hotel, Kingston on Thursday, May 22, 2025. (Photo: Olivia Hutchinson/Our Today) Opposition Spokesman on Transport and Mining, Mikael Phillips, MP, has criticised the Government’s decision to securitise future airport revenues, warning that the move could undermine Jamaica’s long-term fiscal flexibility and weaken future airport development

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Richard Currie Re-Elected as Accompong Maroon Colonel Amid Court Injunction

Richard Currie Re-Elected as Accompong Maroon Colonel Amid Court InjunctionBy Mckoy's News / May 16, 2026 Richard Currie has been returned as Accompong Maroon Colonel after emerging as the only nominee during Friday’s leadership nomination exercise in Accompong Town, St Elizabeth. The Accompong Electoral Committee confirmed on Saturday that Currie secured the position by acclamation, a process used when a candidate runs unopposed and no ballot is required

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Prep athletes post fast times at Junior Sprint Fest at Jamaica College

Hundreds of primary and prep runners competed in timed finals across 50m, 60m, 100m and 200m at the OnDiRun Junior Sprint Fest Prep Edition on May 16, 2026, at Jamaica College.

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CISOCA Encourages Students To Prioritize Their Mental Health

Cisoca Encourages Students To Prioritize Their Mental Health “It’s important that you know how you cope.” This was a sentiment that echoed throughout each presenter’s address at the Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA) All About Me Advocacy Workshop, held at the Office of the Commissioner of Police on Thursday, May 14. “Unfortunately, many of our children are silently battling anxiety, trauma, depression, abuse, violence, bullying, and uncertainty about the future

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Latvia’s president asks opposition leader to form new government

News|Politics Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics has backed opposition lawmaker Andris Kulbergs to replace Evika Silina for the top job after the prime minister resigned over an incident involving Ukrainian drones. Kulbergs, leader of the United List of smaller parties, which forms the largest opposition bloc in parliament, will take office if lawmakers approve him and his cabinet

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Westmoreland Health Teams Step Up Hantavirus Monitoring as Regional Concerns Grow

Medical Officer of Health Dr. Marcia Graham told the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation that surveillance remains high despite no confirmed hantavirus cases in Jamaica, and warned against fake health notices on social media.

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Producer Countree Hype pleads guilty in US firearms smuggling case
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Producer Countree Hype pleads guilty in US firearms smuggling case

Jamaican dancehall producer Taugea Ubert Dayes, known as Countree Hype, admitted US firearms trafficking charges after guns were hidden in chairs shipped to Jamaica. Kingston authorities seized the load; he faces up to ten years.

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CPL summer return in Jamaica aims for 5,000 diaspora visitors
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CPL summer return in Jamaica aims for 5,000 diaspora visitors

Tourism Director Donovan White says Jamaica is courting overseas fans as the Caribbean Premier League returns after seven years, with August–September fixtures paired with entertainment and West Indies cricket.

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Drake floods US album charts with Iceman trilogy and dancehall ties
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Drake floods US album charts with Iceman trilogy and dancehall ties

Drake issued a three-part album rollout Friday with Iceman, Habibti and Maid Of Honour, flooding the US Apple Music and iTunes Top 3. Collaborations and lyrics tie in Jamaican stars Popcaan and Vybz Kartel.

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Manchester United Near Two-Year Deal to Make Michael Carrick Permanent Manager

Manchester United are close to naming Michael Carrick as full-time head coach on a two-year contract with an optional third year. Club leaders have backed the move to Ineos owners after his turnaround since January.

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SZA Takes Lead Voice Role in CoComelon The Movie for 2027 Release
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SZA Takes Lead Voice Role in CoComelon The Movie for 2027 Release

International star SZA has booked a major voice part in Universal’s CoComelon: The Movie, due February 19, 2027, joining a large cast as she builds on her screen debut in One of Them Days.

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St. James court fines motorist $75,000 over alleged $10,000 bribe; brothers face fraud charges

A St. James motorist was fined heavily after cash was found in his insurance papers during a traffic stop. Two brothers face identity-fraud charges after a Garland raid, while the JTA presses the education ministry to pay reinstated Merl Grove principal Margaret Fullerton.

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Shericka Jackson, Nickisha Pryce win at China Diamond League opener

Jamaica’s Nickisha Pryce and Shericka Jackson were winners at Saturday’s opening Wanda Diamond League meet in Shaoxing, China, taking the women’s 400m and 200m events respectively. Both were opening their outdoor seasons and laid down top five times

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Jamaica moves to cut imports of Irish potatoes, onions and animal feed

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says the government is advancing plans to lower reliance on imported Irish potatoes, onions and animal feed, including new onion dryers and work on local feed production.

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Seiveright pitches Jamaica to Dublin trade forum as open for investment after Melissa

Industry Minister Delano Seiveright told an Ireland–Latin America and Caribbean forum that Jamaica has bounced back from Hurricane Melissa and is courting Irish and global partners across key sectors.

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Forensic probe continues as police hunt gunman who killed elderly bearer in Half Way Tree

Detectives in St. Andrew are reviewing forensic evidence and working with businesses after a 68-year-old cash courier was shot dead during a failed robbery outside a bank in Half Way Tree.

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UK ex-health minister says will run to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Wes Streeting, the former British health secretary who resigned from the government this week, says he will run to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer when the contest is triggered. Starmer’s government has been on the edge, with the United Kingdom leader facing calls for resignation since his ruling Labour party suffered disastrous local elections

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