A general practitioner with aesthetics training says more women and men are seeking minimally invasive options such as lipo shots, IV vitamin drips and weekly GLP-1 injections for targeted fat loss and skin rejuvenation.
A St. Catherine labourer accused of fatally stabbing his nephew during an argument over television volume while watching a World Cup match has been released on bail. The roundup also covers a Montego Bay job scam, a Spanish Town police shooting, and US sweepstakes fraud charges against five Jamaicans.
Market Bag's new season opens with a Kingston market survey showing steep rises in onion, lettuce and ginger prices, as shopper Angella Byfield explains how she swaps items to cope with climbing grocery bills.
Jamaica’s Senate on 26 June 2026 approved the Civil Aviation Amendment Act 2026 after debate on ICAO compliance, drone oversight, and accident investigations. Opposition senators backed the reforms but pressed for stronger transparency and accountability safeguards.
Kingston, Jamaica — Defending champions St Catherine are making their bid for a consecutive title very clear, leading by 14 points after day 1 of the 41st JTA/Sagicor National Athletics Championships at the National Stadium. More than 1,200 athletes representing all 14 parishes began their pursuit in disciplines on the track and in the field
Kingston, Jamaica — The Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards celebrated 27 years of the event with a resilience-themed staging on Thursday, June 25, and local company CHEW walked away with the award for Best Food Item. Zoë Dawkins, the mind behind CHEW, which stands for Cook Happily Eat Wholesomely, won the award jointly with Nation’s Choice, recognised for their curry goat burger
The Senate Standing Orders Committee met on June 26, 2026 to clarify draft rules on private members' bills, especially clause 82(15)(C). Members accepted legal explanations but deferred final approval so Senator Golding Campbell can review the minutes.
A 40-year-old music producer has been acquitted of rape after a Kingston Supreme Court judge upheld a no-case submission. Defence lawyers cited major inconsistencies in the complainant's testimony during the five-day trial.
Official Bank of Jamaica figures show the US dollar closed at J$157.77 on Friday, June 26, gaining eight cents, while the Canadian dollar and British pound also finished higher against the Jamaican currency.
Opposition Senator Lambert Brown told the Senate on Friday that Jamaica's third-country national transit pact with the United States could channel unwanted migrants through the island, pointing to remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Private-sector bodies and church leaders joined growing demands for Dr. Andrew Wheatley to leave Cabinet pending court proceedings, as Jamaica advanced new agreements with Guyana, aviation reforms, and quake relief for Venezuela.
A man died in a Spanish Town shootout with police, the demerit system starts October 1, twenty Haitians were sent home from Portland, and St. Ann reports falling major crime alongside court and murder updates.
St. Catherine Cricket Club and Melbourne are facing off in the three-day JCA Michael Holding Senior Cup final at Sabina Park, with the Saints chasing a second title in four seasons and Melbourne pushing for a first championship in nearly ten years.
Manchester Spurs enter Friday's Red Stripe Elite Netball semifinals at the National Indoor Sports Centre as the top seed after a perfect preliminary run, with St. Ann Orchids, Kingston Hummingbirds, and St. Catherine Racers also chasing final berths.
Opposition Senator Dr. Floyd Morris has urged Parliament to roster at least two sign language interpreters after another Senate session opened without one present. Senate President Tom Tavares Finson says the House Clerk will work with Morris to resolve the issue.
Day one of the 2026 JTA Sagicor National Athletics Championships brought fast times and tight parish rivalry at Kingston’s National Stadium. Defending champions St Catherine topped early standings as qualifiers were decided across sprints, middle distance and relays.
A Florida ex-soldier was sentenced for killing Portland mason Craig Senior in 2022, while Few Children Foundation demanded a probe into a viral off-duty police incident on a JUTC bus. Portland police also returned 28 Haitian migrants, and a correctional officer said pay stopped during his appeal.
For Immediate Release June 26, 2026 One Great Studio Appoints Global Marketing Strategist Peter Lloyd to Its Board …brings 15 years of regional brand-building experience to the Group’s next phase of growth. KINGSTON, Jamaica: One Great Studio Company Limited (1GS) has appointed Peter Lloyd, global marketing strategist and commercial executive, to its Board of Directors, e ective June 24, 2026
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, has charged the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica (BCJ) to maintain a high standard of content monitoring for the advancement of the nation
Mourners gathered at Stella Maris Church for the official funeral of retired jurist Ian Xavier Forte, OJ, CD, KC. Tributes recalled his decades on the bench, his public service, and his devotion to family and faith.
Hundreds gathered at Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church to honour Ian Xavier Fort, OJ, CD, KC, a towering jurist who led Jamaica's Court of Appeal and shaped generations of prosecutors and judges.
The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to Project STAR (Social Transformation and Renewal) through a new $200 million public private partnership spanning 24 months. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon
Jerazano Bell Pips Joey Levy to Win Long Ball Squash TournamentBy Mckoy's News / June 26, 2026 KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jerazano Bell edged Joey Levy in a thrilling three-game final to capture the 2026 Jamaica Squash Long Ball Tournament title at the Liguanea Club in New Kingston. The closely contested championship match lived up to expectations, with both finalists entering unbeaten
Eight schools across Kingston and St. Andrew will be outfitted with hydration stations as part of the Hydrate Caribbean Jamaica: Healthy Students, Healthy Futures initiative
The Court Administration Division (CAD) will host a Traffic Ticket Public Day for motorists with outstanding tickets in Kingston and St. Andrew on Wednesday, July 8 and Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the National Arena
Jamaica's chamber of commerce and PSOJ urge accountability and due process after the Integrity Commission recommended criminal charges against Minister Dr. Andrew Wheatley, as noon reports also cover synthetic drug seizures, St. James cyberbullying, and a US migration pact.
Durrant Pate/Contributor The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) has officially launched its Micro Market, a new platform designed to provide micro and small enterprises with easier access to equity financing. The launch, which was held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston earlier this week brought together government leaders, members of the Diplomatic Corps and industry stakeholders
Ceo of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Derron Grant. The Hurricane Melissa Restoration & Rehabilitation Fund, established by United Way of Jamaica (UWJ) following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa in November 2025, has raised more than J$223 million to support long-term recovery and resilience-building efforts across some of the island’s hardest-hit communities
The Ministry of Health and Wellness netball squad finished third at the 2026 Jamaica Civil Service Sports Competition at National Heroes Park, mixing a narrow defeat to Customs with a decisive win as coaches praised shooters and midcourt players.
What began as everyday spending has turned into the opportunity of a lifetime for two National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCBJ) customers, who are now preparing to experience the FIFA World Cup in person through the NCB Big Baller promotion, powered by Visa. For Olivette Lue-Nicholson, it was shopping for her granddaughter’s first birthday party that helped her cop the Grand Prize of an all-expense paid trip for two to the finals of the FIFA World Cup in the USA
Mayberry Investments Limited (MIL) reaffirmed its commitment to premier client management with the hosting of its exclusive networking evening, “Beyond the Portfolio”, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Held at the CRU Bar in Kingston, the invite-only event was purposefully designed to facilitate deeper connections between the firm’s executive team, its valued clientele, and prospective investors
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has confirmed that Jamaica's demerit point regime under the Road Traffic Act will become fully active on October 1, 2026, urging motorists to settle outstanding tickets before enforcement tightens.
The NHT Home It Expo returns to Montego Bay and Kingston in July, offering free building plans, workshops, mortgage readiness checks and access to housing industry professionals at no cost.
CVM Sunrise on June 26 covered a House-approved minimum wage increase to $17,000 weekly, St James church leaders' calls for action on crime and hurricane recovery, a veterans 5K at Up Park Camp, and a drug-courier human-rights initiative.
Claim JIS Headline Is False The seven Mayors of the People’s National Party (PNP) wish to state categorically that they were not consulted on the Government’s beach access plan, do not support it, and reject the misleading impression created by a Jamaica Information Service report published today under the headline “Mayors support Gov’t beach access plan.” The story, sourced entirely from two JLP Mayors, does not represent the majority of Jamaica’s elected mayors. It is a selective, government-funded narrative dressed up as a national consensus
Police in St James are questioning three students linked to a coordinated online harassment campaign targeting pupils and their families. The broadcast also covered growing MDMA interceptions at Jamaica's borders and twin earthquakes in Venezuela that killed at least 188 people.
David Katz’s introduction to the world of Lee “Scratch” Perry was bewildering. The Jamaican producer had been living in London for several years, and Katz, a Jewish reggae historian who had fallen in love with the music as a teenager in San Francisco, had moved to the UK capital in 1987 and wanted to interview the notoriously evasive artist.Katz tracked him down to a recording studio in Rotherhithe, just over the river in south London
Judge Sonia Bertram Linton will decide Friday whether to act against Hugh Wildman after he told prosecutor Kathy Peek to shut up during a police murder trial. The update also covers Quarry Hill shooting charges, a dismissed Kingston rape case, and Ian Hayles on hurricane recovery.
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.
Champagne being poured over cars, money tossed into the air like confetti, and high-end liquor splashed across parties in viral social media clips are fuelling concerns about a dangerous culture of flashy excess that Mandeville Mayor Donovan Mitchell says is being powered by dirty money and linked to an uptick in violence in his town. Mitchell has alleged that lottery scamming has played a significant role in the violence, arguing that some scammers relocated to Manchester from Montego Bay, St James and other areas of western Jamaica because of intensified policing
Chris Malachi is recording his first full-length project while balancing studio sessions with fitness and personal discipline. The viral success of Brighter Days and a Father's Day tribute to his dad keep him grounded.
Allison Williams, crowned Miss St Catherine Festival Queen 2026, will use her reign to expand She Survives, a parish initiative tackling cancer awareness, health literacy and women's empowerment shaped by the deaths of her mother and grandmother.
After missing the final of the women's 100 metres at the recent JAAA Puma National Senior and Junior Championships, Elaine Thompson-Herah will return to the track today at the Boris Hanžeković Memorial meet in Zagreb, a World Continental Tour Gold meet.Thompson-Herah, a five-time Olympic champion, will make her first competitive trip to Europe since 2023, as part of a contingent of six Jamaicans. With a season's best 10.92 seconds, achieved earlier this year at a meet in Kingston, she will line up against Brianna Lyston, who did not compete at the National Championships.Lyston is coming off a victory a week ago when she clocked 10.99 seconds to win at a World Continental Tour Gold meet in Hengelo.Another athlete, who was missing at the National Championships, two-time World Championships bronze medallist in the women's 400m hurdles, Rushell Clayton, will contest the 400m hurdles
The Ministry of National Security and Peace will provide $200 million over 24 months to keep Project STAR running in five high-risk communities, extending a programme once set to end next year.
Majesty Gardens Infant School defeated Ascot Infant 1-0 to claim the third staging of the PSAL Basic School football competition. Principal Marsha Valentine Taylor said the unbeaten debut champions have given their Kingston community a reason to celebrate.
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.
Kingston-led national developments span stronger Jamaica–Suriname cooperation, an October demerit system with a ticket-payment deadline, clergy alarms in St. James, and major health and community investment announcements.
Defence lawyers for Leon Bradshaw sought key disclosure at a Kingston trial-readiness hearing, while detectives charged a long-sought murder suspect and courts handled separate assault and larceny matters across the capital and St. Catherine.
Seafarers move the goods that keep Jamaica's economy turning through ten active ports. A veteran captain recounts four decades at sea, from cadet training in Kingston to command on the high seas.
