The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities held a town hall in St. Thomas on June 23, 2026, under the theme Your Voice, Your Rights, Your Future, opening a local forum on disability matters.
Jamaica's Integrity Commission has recommended that Science, Technology and Special Projects Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley face charges for illicit enrichment after a review of his statutory declarations uncovered wealth he could not account for.
A patient's death at Cornwall Regional Hospital and disrupted elective surgeries at Kingston Public Hospital have revived debate over Jamaica's public health system, with the opposition demanding independent infrastructure reviews and clearer repair timelines.
Defending champions Kingston Hummingbirds defeated Sand and Orchids 52-46 for their second Red Stripe Elite League victory, with Tracy-Ann Francis netting 43 goals as Carrington Brown’s side rebounded from an opening loss to Manchester Spurs.
Jamaica’s Public Accounts Committee says it now holds extensive minutes backing claims that the UWI chief executive search was rigorous, after an acting CEO submitted only a brief summary earlier this month.
The Government of Jamaica is discussing a memorandum of understanding with the United States on routing non-Jamaican deportees through the island. National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang says safeguards are being weighed, while the opposition demands urgent public clarity.
Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation officials have ordered the removal of an unauthorized building and hoarding from a protected drainage corridor behind 84 Patrick Drive, warning that non-compliance will lead to further enforcement.
27 Haitian Migrants Detained in Portland After Boat LandingBy Mckoy's News / June 23, 2026 PORTLAND, Jamaica : Haitian Migrants Detained — The number of Haitian migrants detained in Portland on Monday has risen to 27 after police intercepted an additional group on the grounds of the College of Agriculture Science and Education (CASE) in Passley Gardens. The latest group, consisting of 11 Haitian men, was picked up late Monday afternoon after police acted on intelligence reports
Two officers told the Klansman gang trial how ballistic material removed during Richard Gray's post-mortem was bagged in Spanish Town, stored in St. Catherine, and later delivered to the Forensic Science Lab.
Police link a Sunday shooting in Naggo Head that killed two young delivery workers to a gang turf war, while Prime Minister Andrew Holness pushes back on public alarm over Jamaica’s pending arrangement to receive US deportees in small batches.
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.
A Monday morning blaze on Nonparial Road in Grill, Westmoreland, displaced ten people including children and gutted three houses and two shops. Councillors and fire officials are pressing for more victim support as other stories include restored St. James Wi-Fi and strong banking-sector assets.
Nurses at the University Hospital of the West Indies demonstrated Tuesday over long-standing working conditions. The bulletin also covered PEP placement claims, grade four assessments, and UTech tuition talks.
Dancehall artist Andrew Davis, known as Flippa Mafia, has dropped his bail application and changed legal counsel while facing federal drug charges in the United States alongside three co-defendants.
Nayana Williams, Founder and CEO, Lifespan Company Limited CEO ranks #70 on Businessuite Women’s 2026 Power & Influence 100 list Nearly two decades after founding Lifespan Company Limited, Nayana Williams’ years of perseverance, purpose-driven leadership and commitment to improving health and wellness through quality hydration have earned the Founder and Chief Executive Officer a place among Jamaica’s most influential female leaders, securing the No. 70 spot on Businessuite Women’s 2026 Power & Influence 100 list
Kfc Jamaica is giving customers many more reasons to celebrate this summer with the launch of the KFC BIGGG LEAGUE, a nationwide promotion that will reward customers with over 40 prizes, including a grand prize of a trip for two to Brazil plus half a million dollars cash, as excitement continues to build around football and the 2026 World Cup. Running from June 18 to July 20, 2026, the KFC BIGGG LEAGUE promotion will give customers who purchase a KFC Big Deal or Meal Deal combo the chance to win from a pool of 11 prizes each week, including Free KFC for a Year, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra smartphones, 65-inch Smart TVs, Soundbars, Nintendo Switch 2 gaming consoles, and Beats headphones
Nurses at the University Hospital of the West Indies staged an awareness protest at accident and emergency on Tuesday over severe overcrowding. The CVM News at Noon bulletin also carried updates on integrity probes, public-sector wages, PEP results, crime, and constituency flooding concerns.
The Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica has released video coverage tied to the Regulations Committee of the House on 23 June 2026, adding parliamentary proceedings to its public affairs programming.
Udc team members pose with 2026 summer interns. The Urban Development Corporation (UDC), in partnership with the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), today kicked off its 2026 Summer Internship Programme, welcoming 55 interns who will spend the next four weeks gaining practical experience across the Corporation and its subsidiaries
Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda One Antiguan called Prime Minister Holness weak; another labelled him, “jellyfish” Durrant Pate/Contributor Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, is talking tough on his government’s adamant position that it will not give any green light for the United States to include criminals in the Third-Country Nationals (TCN) arrangement being discussed. The Prime Minister declared that his country offered to take no more than ten third-country nationals per year, insisting that the 120 being proposed by the United States is unacceptable
Tashana Hutchinson The JN Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment and emotional wellness through its Parent and Child Empowerment (PACE) Seminar, held virtually recently under the theme, “Conflict, Communication and Confidence – Self-Management for Youth.” Hosted as part of its longstanding JN Scholarship Programme, the seminar provided a platform for parents, students, and resource persons to discuss practical strategies for managing conflict, strengthening communication, and building confidence. The event featured a panel presentation by Maleek Powell, motivational speaker and media personality; Sergeant Andrew Williams, national coordinator for the Safe Schools Unit in the Jamaica Constabulary Force; and Minister Simone Gibbs, lecturer and guidance counsellor at Shortwood Teachers’ College
Andrew Wheatley, Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects The Integrity Commission’s investigation report concerning Dr. Andrew Wheatley has exposed significant weaknesses in Jamaica’s governance framework
Sixteen Haitian migrants are in police custody in Portland after landing along the parish's northern coast before dawn on Sunday. Officials are screening the group as Jamaica faces renewed debate over migration policy.
Durrant Pate/Contributor Over the past 25 years, RIU has evolved from a new entrant in the Jamaica’s tourism market into one of the country’s most significant tourism partners, helping to strengthen the industry while contributing to national development. The Spanish hotel chain last Thursday (June 18) celebrated 25-years in Jamaica with the milestone providing an opportunity not only to reflect on RIU’s growth but also on the broader role tourism continues to play in shaping the country’s future
National Integrity Action principal Dr. Gavin Myers says Jamaica's accountability laws compare well regionally but need modernising, as Minister Andrew Wheatley faces possible illicit-enrichment charges and Parliament moves on Fitz Gerald Mitchell's PAC no-show.
The head of Jamaica’s National Parent Teachers Association and a child psychologist say a ban on social media for children under 16 is overdue, citing mental health harm, grooming risks, and parents’ role in limiting screen time.
Lionel Messi reached 18 World Cup goals with a brace against Austria, prompting tactical review and a panel debate over player rankings. Referee expert Daneon Parchment also explained asymmetric VAR rules and tight goal-line calls.
Operators adopting artificial intelligence can treat monthly subscription tools as in-house departments rather than memorising every product category. Paid tiers can cover roles from marketing and sales to bookkeeping and customer service.
Final-year Jamaican medical student Jhanell Quarrie is among nearly 200 recipients of the 2025 Dr. Barry Wint Memorial Scholarship, training at the University of Medical Sciences of Havana in Cuba and aiming for cardiothoracic surgery.
Football analysts on CVM's post-match panel reviewed Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria, France's 3-0 defeat of Iraq, and Norway's 3-2 victory over Senegal on 22 June 2026, with Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland all in sharp form.
Opposition Spokesperson on Rural and Community Development, Dr Kenneth Russell Member of Parliament for South East St. Ann, Dr
Kingston/Saint Andrew, Jamaica – February 05 2019: The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), the principal stock exchange of Jamaica, located on Harbour Street in Kingston, Jamaica Underpinned by easing monetary conditions and renewed investor confidence Durrant Pate/ Contributor Jamaica’s equities market improved slightly during the March 2026 quarter despite escalating geopolitical conflict in the Middle East. Data from the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) shows that gains were made across the major Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) indices ranged from 0.2 per cent to 11.9 per cent, in the March 2026 quarter, reversing declines ranging between 0.8 per cent and 4.3 per cent in the prior quarter
Moody's Ratings has upgraded Digicel Holdings Limited and its senior secured debt to B1, while shifting the outlook to stable. The agency cited stronger liquidity, deleveraging, and regional market strength.
Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon says ninety percent of 2026 PEP candidates secured a school of their choice, with national literacy and numeracy scores exceeding targets despite Hurricane Melissa's disruption to thousands of pupils.
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.
Reverend Clive Foster, the United Kingdom's first independent Windrush Commissioner, says too few Jamaican nationals are applying for schemes set up after the Home Office scandal. He is urging eligible people and families to seek documentation and redress while support remains open.
Captain Andrew Neville Anderson, who grew up in Kingston, went viral after sharing the cockpit with Andre Turner on a Toronto-bound flight. He spoke about their shared path from St. George's College to American Airlines.
As Jamaica prepares to mark International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the National Council on Drug Abuse says long-standing substance challenges are joined by new risks, including psychoactive drugs among teenagers and changing patterns in ganja and alcohol use.
The Jamaica Gleaner has shared YouTube footage tied to the Ministry of Tourism sectoral debate, with a time stamp of 23 June 2026 at 19:56. The release carries the debate title but no further policy detail in its published description.
Portland police detained 28 Haitian nationals after suspected illegal landings on Monday, while JUTC posted a $1 million reward to identify a bus arsonist. Kingston courts also heard testimony in a fatal police shooting trial and adjourned a Clansman gang ballistics hearing.
JUTC has released CCTV images and is offering $1 million for information on a man suspected of burning a CNG bus in Spanish Town on May 30, 2026. Investigators link him to a similar 2024 arson at Half-Way Tree.
The Jamaica Urban Transit Company says one man deliberately burned two of its compressed natural gas buses in crowded transport hubs in 2024 and 2026, and is urging the public to help identify him.
Education Minister Senator Dr. Dana Morris Dixon released national Primary Exit Profile grade six results on 22 June 2026, reporting improved performance in mathematics and language arts despite Hurricane Melissa disruption and the first-ever grade-six literacy and numeracy assessments.
Clive Davis Record company boss Clive Davis, who headed Columbia, Arista and J Records during his 50-year career, is dead. He was 94-years old
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.
Gunmen killed a delivery worker and a teenager in Naggo Head, while St Elizabeth saw another body discovery, JUTC offered $1 million over a Spanish Town bus fire, Haitians were detained in Portland, and the prime minister denied coercion over a US migration deal.
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness (right), addresses the special Jamaican screening of Possession, a five-part supernatural thriller produced by Snowed-In Productions in association with Sky Studios, at the Courtleigh Auditorium in St. Andrew, on Saturday, June 20, 2026
A woman is pressing ahead with a civil lawsuit against rapper Mystikal over a 2022 incident in Louisiana, even after he pleaded guilty to third-degree rape and was handed a 20-year prison term in the criminal case.
