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Kingston, Jamaica — The management of Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) has assured the public that efforts are underway to address problems with malfunctioning air-conditioning (AC) units that have disrupted operations in two operating theatres and delayed surgical procedures. In a statement issued on Sunday, KPH acknowledged ongoing challenges with the central air-conditioning system serving the affected theatres, noting that these issues have impacted surgical services and delayed the scheduling and completion of elective surgeries across several specialities

News BACAT iMac Lab Upgraded with 30 New Desktops Valued at Over $14 Million June 15, 2026 share this Third-year BACAT student Priscilla Hamilton (seated) demonstrates the features of a new iMac desktop computer to Dr. Kevin Brown, President of the University of Technology, Jamaica, during the unveiling of the upgraded iMac Lab held on Friday, March 6, 2026, in the Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies (FELS) Building

MoBay Introduces Automated Car Park in Push Toward Smart City StatusBy Mckoy's News / June 15, 2026 MONTEGO BAY, St James: MoBay Introduces Automated Car Park — Montego Bay has taken another significant step toward becoming a smart city with the introduction of its first automated public car park in the heart of the resort city. The new system, located at the Harbour Street car park in downtown Montego Bay, was officially commissioned by the St James Municipal Corporation (StJMC) as part of its ongoing modernization and urban development programme

14-Day Auction Results – 15 June 2026 HomeNoticesMoney Market14-Day Auction Results – 15 June 2026 Auction Results for Bank of Jamaica 14-day Repurchase Operation Applications were opened on Monday, 15 June 2026 by Bank of Jamaica, for the provision of Jamaica Dollar liquidity, in the amount of JMD 2 500 000 000.00 through repurchases to deposit-taking financial institutions. The results are as follows: Auction Number : BOJ/R-14/20260615/371 Total Eligible Bids Received 5Total Value of Eligible Bids Received$3,000,000,000.00Total Allocated Bids$2,500,000,000.00Weighted Average Interest Rate:5.61%Highest Submitted Bid Rate (%) / Amount (JMD)5.62% / $500 000 000.00Lowest Eligible Bid Rate (%) / Amount (JMD)5.50% / $250 000 000.00Highest Successful Bid Rate (%) / Amount (JMD)5.62% / $500 000 000.00Lowest Bid for Full Allocation Rate (%) / Amount (JMD)5.60% / $1 000 000 000.00Bid Rate for Partial AllocationN/APartial Allocation PercentageN/A The next auction for 14-day repurchases is scheduled for Monday, 22 June 2026

Popcaan Dancehall artist Popcaan delivered a memorable and deeply personal performance on Saturday night as Nothing Without God – LIV captivated a packed audience at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in Kingston. The event attracted a diverse audience that included Members of Parliament, entertainment industry stakeholders, business leaders, and music lovers from across Jamaica and the diaspora

Superintendent Carey Duncan reassigned to PSTEB Head of the Manchester Police Division, Superintendent Carey Duncan, has been reassigned to the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB). He is being be replaced by Deputy Superintendent Odean Dennis, who was previously assigned to the Portland division

Churches IN HANOVER RECEIVES CLEAN UP GRANT Posted on June 15, 2026 56 churches in Hanover received their slice of the $75-million Community Church Clean-up allocation after Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon Desmond McKenzie handed over checks amounting to $8.4 million Friday morning (June 5, 2026). This, after the government made a commitment last December to provide churches in the five most affected parish with grants to assist them with undertaking post-hurricane Melissa repairs

The Governor-General's Diaspora Achievement Awards for 2026 recognise Jamaicans overseas whose work supports national development and promotes Jamaica globally across leadership, business, philanthropy, education and community service.

Scotia Group Jamaica recorded J$10.1 billion in net income for the six months to April 30, supported by higher revenue, stronger deposits and growth in lending.

Udc General Manager, Robert Honeyghan (centre), surrounded by team members who have served for over two decades. The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving national development through a strategic portfolio of projects and investment opportunities aimed at strengthening communities, supporting economic growth and enhancing the quality of life for Jamaicans

Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says there were moments in the final stretch of negotiations between the United States and Iran when the talks appeared close to collapse. Each time, he told the National Assembly on Monday, it was Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan’s powerful military chief, who kept the deliberations alive

The Abu al-Ajeen family says three-year-old Rayan was fatally shot in central Gaza while being carried by his father, Bahaa, who was also wounded near the family’s farmland.

The United Kingdom’s Court of Appeal has ruled that the British government was right to proscribe the Palestine Action activist group as a “terrorist” organisation last year. Palestine Action is a British protest group which was founded six years ago and describes itself as a movement “committed to ending global participation in Israel’s genocidal and apartheid regime”

CVM’s football panel broke down Germany’s 7-1 World Cup victory over Curaçao, Japan’s draw with the Netherlands and Australia’s 2-0 upset of Turkey in a wide-ranging post-match discussion.

14-Day Repo Auction Announcement – 15 June 2026 HomeNoticesMoney Market14-Day Repo Auction Announcement – 15 June 2026 Auction Number: BOJ/R-14/20260615/371 Auction Date: Monday, 15 June 2026 TO: ALL DEPOSIT-TAKING INSTITUTIONS RE: Auction for Jamaica Dollar Liquidity for 14-day Repurchase Operation Bank of Jamaica is receiving applications for the provision of Jamaica Dollar liquidity to deposit-taking institutions on the following terms: Instrument Type: RepurchaseSettlement Date:Tuesday, 16 June 2026Maturity Date:Tuesday, 30 June 2026Tenor: 14-daysAuction Amount:JMD 2,500,000,000.00 Pricing Format: Competitive Auction for the full amount The conditions for participation in the operation are as follows: Bids will be accepted up to 10:00am on Monday, 15 June 2026 Bids will be received by email sent to [email protected] An automatic acknowledgement will be sent. If an entity has not received this acknowledgement, please follow-up with a telephone call by 10:00am to any of the telephone numbers listed: 876-832-8516, 876-823-4546, and 876-819-9080

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From a young boy recording songs in Montego Bay to becoming one of dancehall’s most recognisable international stars, Teejay’s rise has been built on far more than hit songs. Behind the success of tracks like Uptop Boss and Drift is a story of perseverance, family, discipline and an unwavering desire to create a better future

Yaksta Drops Sophomore Album The Microphone Saved MeKaboom Editors42 minutes ago2 min readReggae artiste Yaksta releases his 15-track project, led by the growing buzz surrounding “Roar” and “The Return,” while featuring collaborations with Silk Boss and production contributions from Dre Tegs and Troyton MusicYaksta drops sophomore album The Microphone Saved MeReggae recording artiste Yaksta releases what he describes as “the most complete and compelling body of work” of his career with his sophomore album, The Microphone Saved Me, arriving Monday, June 15, across all major streaming and digital platforms.Spanning 15 tracks, The Microphone Saved Me explores themes of revolution, evolution, gratitude, love, and self-awareness - but through a lens uniquely his own. The project reflects Yaksta’s embrace of Rastafari unity among the different houses, while showcasing his lyrical versatility, fearless storytelling, and even moments of light-hearted energy as he moves seamlessly between cultural commentary, spiritual fire, and deeply personal reflections.The album release is being driven by the growing buzz surrounding recent singles “Roar,” which has amassed more than 1.2 million views to date, and “The Return,” both of which sparked positive reactions from fans and industry figures alike before later appearing on the project

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