Government officials say the demerit points regime under the Road Traffic Act takes effect on 30 September 2026, with full enforcement from 1 October. Motorists who settle outstanding tickets before the deadline can avoid demerit points on past offences.
Government ministers and road safety agencies confirmed the long-awaited demerit point regime will start on 30 September 2026, urging motorists to clear more than a million outstanding tickets before enforcement begins in October.
Police in St. Catherine charged a 15-year-old student and an adult over a Cory Hill murder. The roundup also covers Clarendon ammo seizures, US stabbing and gun-smuggling cases, record cocaine hauls, and pending St. James cyberbullying charges.
The Jamaica Medical Doctors Association says fewer internship posts are forcing doctors to work extreme hours, backing a strike while calling for urgent staffing reforms. Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has ordered inspections and roster reviews.
Fishers from across Jamaica gathered at Colonel Cove, Morant Bay, on 25 June 2026 for International Fisherman's Day. Officials highlighted hurricane recovery, maritime safety, new compliance rules, and government support for the sector.
Thirty-five cadets completed studies at the Jamaica Constabulary Force Cadet Academy on June 25, 2026, with 34 set to enter JCF basic training and one bound for the University of the West Indies.
Leaders of the Jamaica Medical Doctors Association say medical interns staged a protest over years-long sewage leaks affecting wards, staff, and patients. They are pressing the health and finance ministries for urgent staffing and safety reforms.
At the June 24 post-Cabinet briefing, Water Minister Matthew Samuda announced Montego Bay as host of the 13th Our Oceans conference and rejected opposition claims on water spending. Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett set out Tourism 3.0 targets, worker housing, and cruise recovery.
Cabinet ministers announced Jamaica will stage the 13th Our Oceans Conference in Montego Bay, likely in June 2029, and outlined new ocean-protection alliances, climate grants, and a sweeping Tourism 3.0 growth plan.
Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett and Education Minister Fayval Williams outlined sector reforms, housing for tourism workers, cruise recovery, and school rebuilding at a June 24 post-Cabinet press briefing in Kingston.
(From Left) Representatives from JP St. Mary’s Candise Bulli, Toni-Ann Phillips, and Sergeant Leroy Chambers (right) join the Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Ms
Opposition rural development spokesman Dr. Kenneth Russell says Jamaica needs a coordinated strategy across government agencies to tackle poverty, poor roads, weak connectivity, and uneven access to services in countryside communities.
Medical interns across Jamaica are on strike citing excessive workload and poor working conditions. The Jamaica Medical Doctors Association (JMDA )says it's backing the industrial action
Health officials unveiled two digital tools in St. Catherine to help Jamaicans manage diabetes and hypertension, backed by EU and IDB funding through the Health System Strengthening Programme.
Ian Hayles MP told Parliament that police continue to burn ganja fields in Western Westmoreland while sugar and bauxite enjoy state support. He appealed to the Cannabis Licensing Authority to expand licensing and put idle government land to work.
Leaders from government, business, policing, and academia gathered at Summit Hotel on 23 June 2026 for the sixth Carry Code conference, linking social intelligence, artificial intelligence, and post-Hurricane Melissa rebuilding across Jamaica and the Caribbean.
On June 23, 2026, Jamaica's House of Representatives heard lengthy Opposition sectoral contributions on water access, youth policy, and constitutional reform before suspending the debate and approving a $1,000 minimum wage increase effective July 1.
The House of Representatives continued its sectoral debate on 23 June 2026 with a major tourism presentation from Ed Bartlett and sharp opposition contributions on water, education, and constitutional reform, before shifting to a minimum wage order.
Edmund Bartlett used the sectoral debate on June 23, 2026 to report strong post-hurricane tourism recovery and launch Tourism 3.0. Opposition MP Ian Hill pressed the government on uneven water investment and fragile supply systems.
Education officials say ninety percent of 2026 PEP candidates secured preferred high school placements despite Hurricane Melissa disruptions. The morning also brought Wi-Fi restoration in St. James, disability outreach in St. Thomas, and drug-awareness plans ahead of June 26.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness will decide Dr. Andrew Wheatley's future after the Integrity Commission recommended criminal charges. Public servants rejected a wage offer, while 90 per cent of PEP 2026 students secured preferred high school placements.
Jamaica's 2026 PEP results beat national benchmarks in most areas despite Melissa-related school closures, while Holness backs Wheatley, St. Andrew North records no Q1 murders, and opposition voices concern over US deportee arrangements.
Government updates span accelerated bridge works, Hurricane Melissa health spending, a $500-million community health fund, maternal-care equipment at Victoria Jubilee Hospital, mandatory public-sector AI training, the return of Denbigh, and new national drone and geospatial standards.
Government ministers outlined progress on bridge rehabilitation, post-Hurricane Melissa health spending, a $500 million community health fund, and the return of the Denbigh Agricultural Show from July 31 to August 2.
Grade six PEP results went live on June 22, with strong national gains in literacy and numeracy. The day's news also covered Denbigh Show support for storm-hit farmers, CARICOM food security talks, and national athletics titles.
Entertainment World Mourns Death of Music Executive Clive DavisBy Mckoy's News / June 22, 2026 NEW YORK: Music Executive Clive Davis Dead — Clive Davis, the influential music executive credited with discovering and nurturing some of the biggest names in popular music, has died at the age of 94. Davis, whose career spanned more than six decades, played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of numerous artists, including Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys, Santana, Janis Joplin, Barry Manilow, and Aretha Franklin
Primary Exit Profile examination results have been published, alongside relief for hurricane-hit farmers ahead of the 2026 Denbigh Agricultural Show, a new Chinese vehicle dealership on South Camp Road, and a CARICOM food security push led by St. Lucia.
Illegal Gun Seized in Clarendon Police OperationBy Mckoy's News / June 22, 2026 CLARENDON, Jamaica: Illegal Gun Seized in Clarendon — Police seized an illegal firearm, ammunition, ganja and other items during a targeted operation in the communities of Howells Content and York Town, Clarendon, on Sunday, June 21. Reports indicate that officers searched a premises and discovered a black C9 9mm pistol with its serial number obscured
17 Haitians Detained After Arriving in PortlandBy Mckoy's News / June 22, 2026 PORTLAND, Jamaica :17 Haitians Detained — Police are investigating the arrival of 17 Haitian nationals who were discovered in the Passley Gardens area of Port Antonio, Portland, on Monday morning. Reports indicate that the group was spotted sometime after 6:00 a.m., prompting residents to alert the authorities
Sixty-one fathers were recognised in New Kingston as legal experts clarified Jamaica's role in US deportation transit. New senior entrepreneurship and government procurement programmes were also announced.
A Department of Correctional Services chaplain says roughly 30 per cent of young wards cite absent fathers as a factor in their incarceration. Police also report gun seizures in Clarendon and Kingston and charge a security officer over an alleged ATM theft in St. Andrew.
Senior JCF commanders say trust-based community policing, swift investigations and targeted deployments helped St. Andrew North end the first quarter of 2026 without a murder while cutting major crime sharply across Area 5.
Nigel Wade claimed the lone automatic final berth in the first Under-20 boys 200 metres semifinal at the JAAA/PUMA National Junior and Senior Championships, clocking 21.92 seconds into a strong headwind.
Opposition Spokesperson on Rural and Community Development, Dr Kenneth Russell Member of Parliament for South East St Ann and Spokesperson on Rural and Community Development, Dr. Kenneth Russell made his Sectoral Debate presentation in Parliament last week and a good one it was too
Police fatally shot an armed man in Thornton, St Elizabeth, while separate incidents in Mandeville, Clarendon, St Catherine, Portland, and St Andrew drew fresh charges, warnings, and calls for justice.
A Jamaica Information Service Father's Day programme examined what mature manhood and engaged fatherhood mean in Jamaican society, with guidance from health official Allan Carter and reflections from families islandwide.
A Father's Day feature brings together Jamaican children and fathers to describe what the bond means, from everyday outings and school runs to life lessons, laughter on the road, and tributes to dads who have died.
A section of the Myersville dump in St. Elizabeth caught fire on Saturday afternoon. Two fire units from Junction and Santa Cruz responded around 1:00 p.m. as people who work at the site voiced concern.
The assault charge against PNP Councillor Ian Barnswell will move to mediation after a court mention in Lionel Town. Barnswell denies the allegation, while complainant Charmaine Cardner says repeated hearings are costing her income.
The Jamaica Constabulary Force Agricultural Protection Branch is urging shoppers to avoid unverified beef after eight stolen cows were found butchered near PJ Patterson Highway in Clarendon between Friday and Saturday.
Jamaica College sprinter Kai Kelly won his boys under-18 100 metres semifinal in 10.65 seconds on Day 2 of the JAAA/PUMA National Junior and Senior Championships, leading Michael Graham and Byron Walker into the final.
Semifinal day at the JAAA-PUMA National Junior and Senior Championships produced fast times and tight finishes in the 100 metres, with Shenoya Douglas, Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shericka Jackson and Oblique Seville among those advancing.
Malia Duncan won the first under-18 girls 100-metre semifinal at the JAAA/PUMA National Junior and Senior Championships, while Clarendon College teammates Tishanna Sutherland and Tenequa Moulton secured final spots in the second semi on Day 2.
Police have charged a St. Mary man over a Main Street crash that killed Claude Thorpe in Ocho Rios, while Kingston officers held an 18-year-old linked to firearm incidents, a Clarendon assault case moved to mediation, and Mark Golding and Jamaicans for Justice addressed Integrity Commission and migration concerns.
The under-20 girls discus final at the National Stadium drew a strong field on Day 1 of the JAAA/PUMA National Junior and Senior Championships, with Champs winners and national-record pace shaping early throws.
Former national youth coach Donovan Duckie has rejoined Jamaica Premier League side Waterhouse, replacing Javier Einstein who resigned on Tuesday. Duckie left Chapelton Maroons last week to take up the post.
Rupert Bell and David Lindsay, Jamaican seasonal farm workers, were killed in a Canadian road crash Thursday. Three alleged Ranker Gang members were granted bail, while a St. Andrew security officer faces charges over a missing $2 million ATM deposit.
Justice Leighton Pusey released David Henry, Constable Tehneil Francis, and Tevin Henriques after defence lawyers argued prolonged custody was unjustified while prosecution files remain incomplete and trial dates keep slipping.
Fifty-six schools showcased gardens and farm-to-table dishes at José Marty Technical High School on 18 June 2026. Linton Park Primary and Charlton Infant took overall honours as Regions Six and Three led the field.
The Ministry of Education held its 2026 National School Garden Grand Exhibition and Awards at José Martí Technical High School in Spanish Town, celebrating 56 schools under the theme From the Farm to the Table. Linton Park Primary and Charlton Infant took overall honours in phases two and three.
