Jamaican forward Khadija Shaw scored a brace as Manchester City beat West Ham 4-1 in Essex to seal the Women's Super League crown and finish the season as the league's leading scorer with 21 goals.
A 15-year-old BB Coke High School student in St. Elizabeth faces robbery and assault charges after allegedly attacking a 13-year-old classmate in a school bathroom and taking $450 at knifepoint on May 26.
Dunn's River Falls and Park in Ocho Rios has been named a 2026 TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice winner, ranking within the top 10 per cent of global attractions. The UDC says the award reflects a year of strong visitor feedback and service standards.
The People's National Party says Cabinet Minister Audrey Marks's renewed majority ownership in Paymaster overlaps with her digital transformation portfolio and wants clear answers on ethics committee approval, disclosures, and recusal safeguards.
ST MARY, Jamaica — Councillor for the Retreat Division, Daedre Moulton, is urging the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to resume attending regular sittings of the St Mary Municipal Corporation rather than limiting its participation to Disaster Committee meetings. Moulton, a Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) councillor, said police representation has declined since the change
Opposition environment spokesman Omar Newell has challenged Minister Matthew Samuda's claim that illegal firewood cutting poses Jamaica's greatest mangrove threat, arguing official government data shows development causes most documented loss.
Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own! Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute (WMI) said on Tuesday, June 16, that, throughout the 2026–2027 season, it will present 15 Well-Being Concerts, hour-long concert experiences that combine elements of mindfulness and deep listening with performance in an “immersive, nurturing space.” WMI said the lineup of concerts this season explores music as a shared space for “presence, connection, and renewal.” “Audiences are invited to discover the subtle ways that sound can shape how we feel, reflect, and relate to one another,” it said. WMI said the first in the series of Well-Being Concerts in Carnegie Hall’s Resnick Education Wing takes place on Friday, Oct
The deadly Ebola virus outbreak in eastern Africa could be the “worst ever” in history, the director-general of Africa’s Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Jean Kaseya, has warned. Kaseya sounded the alarm on Tuesday during a virtual meeting of African heads of state and international donors in Burundi
Businessman Granted $2M Bail After US$270,000 Found Hidden in Soap BoxesBy Mckoy's News / June 17, 2026 Businessman Granted $2M Bail: A Jamaican businessman accused of attempting to smuggle more than US$270,000 into the island concealed inside boxes of soap has been granted bail, despite prosecutors revealing that he is also under investigation by United States authorities. Thirty-four-year-old Shawn Walker of Crawford, St Elizabeth, appeared in the St James Parish Court on Tuesday, where he was offered bail in the sum of $2 million
The Seventh Day Church of God (Reformed) sits in Pimento Walk, St Ann, where worshippers and visitors can locate the congregation through its online presence and Google Maps listing.
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Senior Government ministers are expected to outline Cabinet decisions at a media briefing on Wednesday, June 17, at Jamaica House, with updates on security, investment, and broader national policy.
Senior Government figures will brief the press on Wednesday morning at Jamaica House, with updates expected on national security, industry and investment policy, and wider Cabinet business affecting communities across the island.
Ministers told a post-Cabinet press briefing that extra cement import quotas should ease post-hurricane shortages, while Deputy Prime Minister Horace Chang denied plans to accept thousands of deportees and outlined a capped US transit arrangement for up to 25 third-country nationals.
Omar Newell, JD, MP, Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Resilience Omar Newell, JD, MP, Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Resilience, has noted with great concern comments attributed to Minister Matthew Samuda in media reports of June 15, 2026, regarding threats to Jamaica’s mangroves. Minister Samuda is reported as stating that “the biggest issue affecting our mangroves is the illegal cutting of them to be used for firewood” and sought to establish a link between charcoal production and the primary degradation of Jamaica’s mangrove ecosystems
Flow has joined the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League as an official partner ahead of the next tournament. The deal aims to widen fan access and strengthen digital engagement across the regional T20 competition.
Stephen Price, vice president and general manager of Flow Jamaica and Liberty Business Jamaica, says the company has launched 5G nationwide, becoming the first local telecom to offer expansive next-generation mobile service across the country.
Shaggy Nearly 30 years after it first exploded onto international airwaves, Shaggy’s iconic hit Boombastic is still proving its staying power. The dancehall superstar has earned a new career milestone after Boombastic, the signature single from his third studio album of the same name, was certified double platinum in New Zealand
Head of Marketing Latoy Lawrence says Flow mobile users need a 5G handset and SIM to use the new network, with free upgrades at 15 stores and incentives for subscribers still making the switch.
Questions are mounting over how Cabinet Minister Audrey Marks is managing her renewed controlling stake in Paymaster, a payments firm operating in the same digital and fintech space she oversees in government.
Good Good Productions’ Zum Reflects on Career Milestones and Dancehall’s FutureAkeeile Harris49 minutes ago3 min readExclusive: The veteran producer discusses his new Eternal Wave Riddim, championing emerging talent from day one, adapting to the streaming and AI era, and building a catalog of more than 50 riddim projectsZum embraces modernity, innovation and the future of dancehallInternational dancehall producer Zum of Good Good Productions is reflecting on his impressive journey in music and the accomplishments that have defined his career.In an exclusive interview with Kaboom Magazine, the veteran producer discussed his latest project, the Eternal Wave Riddim, which features a blend of established names such as Ding Dong and I-Octane alongside newer-generation stars including Skippa, Valiant, and Jamal. He also spoke about adapting to dancehall's evolving landscape and the continued growth of the Good Good brand."The feedback has been great so far
A Funded and Focused segment advises entrepreneurs to approach artificial intelligence spending by assigning paid tools to specific business roles rather than trying to master every product category on the market.
At the 11th Jamaica Diaspora Conference, speakers said overseas Jamaicans should help involuntary returned migrants with mentorship, housing, and jobs—not only money. Open Arms GM Natasha Gabbidon-Blake outlined grants and halfway-house plans.
Education Minister Dana Morris Dixon says $18 billion has been earmarked to restore hurricane-damaged schools nationwide. Reconstruction will follow tougher building standards to help facilities survive future storms.
Residents of St. Mary are being urged to ensure they are fully prepared for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which runs from June 1 to November 30
Regional leaders and energy specialists gathered in Kingston on 17 June 2026 to discuss renewable energy and electric vehicle adoption. The forum examined policy frameworks, grid charging strategies, and lessons from markets already shifting away from petrol transport.
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Babus, Fakis, Sangomas – these are a few of the names of spiritual or mystical healers and practitioners found all across the African continent. A version of the tradition they follow, obeah, made its way to the Caribbean among enslaved populations, from West Africa
Jamaicans with innovative business ideas that can enhance or support the tourism sector are being encouraged to apply for the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Tourism Innovation Incubator. Deadline for submission is Wednesday, June 17
Cuba recorded fewer than 360,000 overseas visitors in the first five months of 2026, a steep fall tied to tighter US sanctions on tourism. Air Canada’s indefinite suspension of Cuba flights has deepened the slump in Canada’s top market.
The Urban Development Corporation has invited offers for a light-industrial parcel at Rodons Pen, Old Harbour, St Catherine. The Cotton Polyester Textile Factory Complex is listed with a minimum reserve price of J$585 million.
Taiwan has accused Kenya of deporting people from the island who planned to attend a global oceans conference in Mombasa and blamed Beijing for exerting pressure on the East African country. Focus Taiwan, the English-language website of Taiwan’s Central News Agency, reported that two delegation members headed to the Our Ocean Conference were denied entry and detained by Kenyan immigration authorities
Community safety leaders in St. Catherine North say close ties with high schools have helped break links between campuses and criminal groups that once used them as feeder pipelines for youth recruitment.
The government confirmed a memorandum of understanding allowing non-Jamaican deportees to pass through the island, while the Court of Appeal cleared Fitz Jackson to pursue his Scotiabank encashment-fee case and the diaspora conference opened in Montego Bay.
Police have charged a St. Elizabeth teenager with murder after a family dispute turned deadly, while courts handled bail, harboring, and hit-and-run matters. National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang also denied Jamaica would accept thousands of US deportees.
The small constituency of Makerfield in northwest England has found itself in the eye of the storm of British politics with a by-election on Thursday that will not only produce a new member of parliament but could also pave the way for a new prime minister. The by-election was triggered last month when the previous MP, Josh Simons, stood down to allow Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to contest the seat
Montego BAY, St James — Minister of National Security and Peace Dr Horace Chang on Tuesday rejected reports that Jamaica is in discussions to accept up to 10,000 deportees from the United States. However, Dr Chang confirmed that talks are under way for Jamaica to participate in a Third-Country Nationals (TCN) agreement which will see not more than 25 individuals from the TCN in Jamaica at any one time
Jamaican culinary stories were at the forefront of the Foodie Seminar 2026 as culinary-minded youngsters and industry professionals gathered at Terra Nova All Suite Hotel yesterday where panellists aimed to elevate the narrative around food while honouring local culture. Held under the theme ‘Unbreakable Spirit’, the seminar was an expert-led conversation on all things food, from safety and sustainability to confectionery creations, the future of Jamaica’s culinary scene and stories on resilience within the industry
The absence of University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) CEO Fitzgerald Mitchell from a third Public Accounts Committee (PAC) hearing on Tuesday, despite being formally summoned, reignited calls for urgent reform of Jamaica’s laws regarding contempt of Parliament after Members of Parliament were told that the penalty remains a fine of just $200 or up to 12 months’ imprisonment. Mitchell’s latest no-show marked the third time he has failed to appear before the committee since lawmakers began examining a damning Auditor General’s report into procurement, governance, and record-keeping practices at UHWI
Former chairman of the board of management at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) Wayne Chai Chong’s credibility received a significant boost on Tuesday after newly submitted documents appeared to corroborate key aspects of his account of the hospital’s controversial chief executive officer (CEO) recruitment process. The records, presented to Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), painted a far different picture from the one that emerged just two weeks earlier when members were told that officials could find little documentation relating to the recruitment exercise beyond two brief paragraphs contained in board minutes from July 2023
Kylian Mbappe struck twice as France opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory against Senegal at MetLife Stadium. Didier Deschamps praised his captain after he surpassed Olivier Giroud as the country's leading international goalscorer.
Opposition Leader Mark Golding says Jamaicans overseas should be brought onto public boards to help strengthen governance. Speaking at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, he also urged faster hurricane recovery support for hard-hit communities.
Montego BAY, St James — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has reiterated his Government’s intention to continue working, largely with the United States, to stomp out transnational crime, including illegal acts committed my members of the diaspora. His diplomatically couched comments came as he addressed the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay on Tuesday
Jamaica has become highly effective at responding to disasters but continues to fail at preparing for them, according to educator Dr Deon Edwards-Kerr, who warned that the country is trapped in a cycle of crisis management rather than true resilience. Edwards-Kerr, who is dean of the Faculty of Education and Humanities at The University of the West Indies, Mona, was speaking Monday at a Jamaica Teachers’ Association press forum on disaster risk management and recovery in education
Montego BAY, St James — Education Minister Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon has revealed that it will cost $18 billion to repair damage done to schools during last October’s onslaught by Hurricane Melissa. But despite the big repair bill, Morris Dixon says the money is available with fierce competition for other resources the reason for the slow pace of repairs
With international cricket being hosted in Jamaica for three consecutive years, West Indies head coach Daren Sammy says he hopes the island will become a permanent hub for matches going forward. The Windies wrapped their white-ball series against Sri Lanka at Sabina Park on Sunday with a five-wicket win in the third and final T20 International, giving them a 2-1 win
Lucea host Faulkland at the Colin Miller Sports Complex today in Group D, seeking a third win in Jamaica Football Championships Qualifying. Key fixtures across Groups A, B and C also shape the standings.
Zandre Roye and Mattea Issa both kept their crowns at the Jamaica Golf Association National Senior Golf Trials on Sunday at Half Moon Golf Course in Montego Bay, navigating three tough rounds before turning focus to August's Caribbean Amateur Golf Championship.
