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.
Paris Olympic bronze medallist Rajindra Campbell threw 22.44 metres to win in Zagreb and set a new national shot put mark for the second time in a month. Five Jamaicans are scheduled for Friday's final sessions.
A subcontractor rebuilding Black River Primary and Infant School in St. Elizabeth after Hurricane Melissa says the campus will be more storm-ready by the first week of August, with work already more than three-quarters complete.
People in Grants Pen, St. Mary, are objecting to plans to temporarily house third-country nationals the United States is sending to Jamaica. Residents cite safety concerns and say they were not consulted before the arrangement was pursued.
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.
Water Minister Matthew Samuda has rejected opposition calls to rethink Jamaica's Western Water Resilience Project, while Parliament debates water spending, migrant transfers, intern conditions, and a sharp drop in export earnings.
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.
The Development Bank of Jamaica on Wednesday formally welcomed additional Approved Financial Institution partners during its M5 Business Recovery Programme Update and Additional Partner Commitment Ceremony at the Bank’s Ground Floor Boardroom. The signing strengthens DBJ’s network of financial partners, creating more channels through which Jamaican businesses can access DBJ-supported financing
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.
Captures Best Performance and 2nd runner-up honours The Aubyn Foundation proudly recognises the distinguished achievement of Miss Aubyn Foundation, Tasheka Salmon, who delivered an exceptional overall showing at the JCDC Miss St. Elizabeth Festival Queen Competition 2026, securing the Best Performance Award and earning the position of 2nd Runner-Up
(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
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
Motorists Fined for Toll Evasion in St Catherine CourtBy Mckoy's News / June 24, 2026 Motorists Fined for Toll Evasion: Several motorists were fined in the St Catherine Parish Court on Tuesday after being convicted of evading toll payments along the PJ Patterson Highway. The matters were heard before Acting Senior Parish Court Judge Janelle Nelson-Gayle, with a total of 12 motorists found guilty of toll evasion offences during the day’s proceedings
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.
On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett outlined a new course for the sector, the Jamaica Stock Exchange launched a micro market for small firms, Belize weighed airlift expansion against departure fees, and a Jamaican triple jumper targeted an 18.29-metre leap.
Elderly Landlord Pleads Guilty After Throwing Hot Water on TenantBy Mckoy's News / June 24, 2026 Landlord Pleads Guilty: An 84-year-old landlord from Spanish Town has pleaded guilty to assault after admitting that he threw hot water on his tenant during a dispute earlier this year. Albert Thomas entered the guilty plea when he appeared before Acting Senior Parish Court Judge Janelle Nelson-Gayle on Tuesday
Jamaican Pencil Chef and author of Cream of the Crop: The Boy, A Dream and A Jamaican Legend displays a copy of her novel during the launch on June 20 at the National Gallery of Jamaica. Emerging literary talent Onecia Gayle, widely known as “The Jamaican Pencil Chef,” officially launched her highly anticipated debut novel, Cream of the Crop: The Boy, A Dream and A Jamaican Legend, on Saturday, June 20
Jamaica's Constituency Boundaries Committee met on 23 June 2026 and agreed to instruct the Electoral Commission of Jamaica to begin a statutory review of voting districts, with emphasis on rebalancing seats rather than adding new ones.
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.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness defended Jamaica’s third-country nationals arrangement as PEP scores rose and a Green Climate Fund grant was approved. Regional leaders weighed a single Caribbean visa while Leon Bailey pledged continued Reggae Boyz service.
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.
A filmed drive through Oracabessa, St. Mary, traces Chlorine Street, Bougainvillea Close, and Hibiscus Way past Oracabessa High School, linking local roads to Vergman Avenue and routes toward Airy Hill and Bondel.
The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities opened its first parish town hall at Colonel's Cove, Morant Bay, urging residents to register for grants, services and legal protections under the Disabilities Act.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has publicly backed the government's third-country nationals programme, while grant support reaches the climate ministry, Caribbean leaders weigh a single regional visa, and Leon Bailey restates his loyalty to the Reggae Boyz.
Author Aneisha Gayle, known as the Jamaican Pencil Chef, has released her first book, a youth-focused story set at Devon House that highlights positive chapters of Jamaican history through patois and contemporary voice.
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.
Spain delivered the performance many expected at the World Cup with a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia on Father's Day, while Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 and Cabo Verde again impressed against Uruguay.
Romaine Beckford and Deshane Wilson battled for the men's high jump title on day four of the JAAA/PUMA National Junior and Senior Championships at the National Stadium, with the bar raised to 2.28 metres for the closing attempts.
Defending champion Kenisha Beckford held off Adelle Tracey and Guyana's Aliya Moore to win the women's 800 metres final on day three of the JAAA/PUMA National Junior and Senior Championships.
Commentary from Day 3 of the JAAA/PUMA National Junior and Senior Championships focused on how under-20 athletes competing in senior field events will affect selection for Eugene, especially after Joseph Salmon's late entry.
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 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 ODPM and JICA are strengthening Jamaica’s emergency communications and early-warning systems as Information Minister Dana Morris Dixon explains caps on a US third-country nationals transit arrangement and the government continues promoting electric vehicle adoption.
National Security Minister Dr Chang and the Opposition clash over who opened Jamaica's third-country nationals arrangement, while police investigate killings, a torso find, a gun seizure, and a major refund fraud.
Ministers say a small-scale third-country nationals transit arrangement is separate from skilled-worker recruitment talks. Parliament also heard SPARK road progress, mixed JSE earnings, and Kingston hosted the 2026 Dragon Boat Festival.
Information Minister Dana Marks-Dixon denies Audrey Marks proposed a third-country national arrangement with US officials in Miami. Police charge a driver over a fatal Ocho Rios crash, probe a body in Mandeville, and ministers address land titling and onion supplies.
Information Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon says a third-country nationals agreement must not be mistaken for labour recruitment. Listed firms report mixed results, Dominica's Roosevelt Skerrit urges global finance reform, and Jamaica's 2026 Dragon Boat Festival highlights unity.
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.
St Catherine businessman Akeem Thomas was released on $1 million bail after facing three fraud charges tied to roughly $6 million in undelivered vehicle payments. Conditions include restitution before his September 29 court date.
Waterhouse FC have reappointed Donovan Duckie as head coach, replacing Javier Ainstein, who stepped down after less than a year. Chairman Bruce Bicknell says Duckie's past success and deep ties to the Drewsland club made the move straightforward.
Works Minister Robert Morgan says Cabinet has approved a single road authority, while National Security Minister Horace Chang defends Jamaica's pact to temporarily host third-country migrants. The roundup also covers PEP results, post-hurricane school absences, business expansion, and national sprint titles.
Headlines from CVM Sunrise on 18 June 2026 span an Integrity Commission push to charge Minister Andrew Wheatley, renewed migrant reception protocols, UCC’s Trelawny smart-city bid, and Jamaica’s first scar-free vaginal surgery at Mandeville Regional Hospital.
Attorney Sayeed Bernard told the St Catherine Parish Court that client Okeno Grant was kept in custody for five days on a $5,000 traffic warrant without a timely court appearance. Grant received $10,000 bail.
On June 17, 2026, Jamaica’s House of Representatives resumed sectoral debate with major speeches on infrastructure and rural policy, then fielded sharp questions on a new United States memorandum for third-country nationals transiting through the island.
