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Investigators are awaiting ballistics findings after car dealer Melvin Blythe and Santa Cruz resident Romele Johnson were found dead following an apparent confrontation at a Longwood auto mart.

The Cedar Grove Academy community is grieving after 14-year-old grade eight student Davian Armstrong died following an apparent hanging at his North Greater Portmore home on Saturday.

St Elizabeth Car Dealer and Alleged Thief Killed in Suspected Confrontation at Auto MartBy Mckoy's News / June 1, 2026 ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Police are investigating the deaths of a St Elizabeth car dealer and an alleged thief following a fatal confrontation at an auto mart in the Longwood community near Santa Cruz. The deceased have been identified as 64-year-old businessman and car dealer Melvin Blythe and 34-year-old Romele Johnson, otherwise known as “Cutty” or “Cow Man,” of Santa Cruz

Iranian officials say Israeli military action in Lebanon and Gaza, along with a US blockade of Iranian ports, could halt already slow-moving ceasefire negotiations with Washington.

The 12th Caribbean Conference of Accountants, Investigators and Anti-Corruption Bodies will bring regional and international professionals to Kingston to examine integrity, enforcement and governance challenges.

The PECC says Jamaicans who are unsure where to report emergencies can still call 119, with information passed to the relevant response agencies, including the fire department.

14-Day Auction Results – 01 June 2026 HomeNoticesMoney Market14-Day Auction Results – 01 June 2026 Auction Results for Bank of Jamaica 14-day Repurchase Operation Applications were opened on Monday, 1 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-14/20260601/369 Total Eligible Bids Received 5Total Value of Eligible Bids Received$3,500,000,000.00Total Allocated Bids$2,500,000,000.00Weighted Average Interest Rate:5.93%Highest Submitted Bid Rate (%) / Amount (JMD)5.94% / $1 000 000 000.00Lowest Eligible Bid Rate (%) / Amount (JMD)5.90% / $500 000 000.00Highest Successful Bid Rate (%) / Amount (JMD)5.94% / $1 000 000 000.00Lowest Bid for Full Allocation Rate (%) / Amount (JMD)5.92% / $500 000 000.00Bid Rate for Partial AllocationN/APartial Allocation PercentageN/A The next auction for 14-day repurchases is scheduled for Monday, 8 June 2026

Businesses pursuing government contracts need to understand procurement requirements, including insurance and performance bonds, to avoid unnecessary costs while meeting public-sector obligations.

Invitation TO TENDER PROCURING ENTITY: Bank of Jamaica SCOPE: Provision of Consultancy Services – Development of Micro - Prudential Forecasting Model CONTACT INFORMATION: Head of Procurement Bank of Jamaica Procurement Management Department Nethersole Place Kingston 876 922 0750 - 9 TENDER DOCUMENT : Bidding Documents are available for download on the Government of Jamaica Electronic Procurement (GOJEP) website at www.gojep.gov.jm . Bidders MUST be registered on the GOJEP System to ac c ess the bidding documents and participate in the tender

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Jeremy Harding Nearly three decades after its release, Beenie Man’s swaggering 1997 anthem Who Am I remains one of the most instantly recognizable records ever produced in Jamaica. Drop the opening bars in a nightclub in Kingston, London, New York, Tokyo or Berlin and the reaction is almost always the same: instant recognition, instant movement and a crowd screaming along to one of dancehall’s most iconic opening lines: “Sim Simma, who got the keys to my Bimmer?” For producer Jeremy Harding, the mastermind behind the legendary Playground riddim, the song’s enduring popularity isn’t accidental

Mad Cobra is recovering after a weekend crash on the Florida Turnpike in South Florida. Sources say the dancehall veteran avoided serious injury and returned for follow-up checks as a precaution.

D’yani and Kareem “Remus” Burrell are preparing to release Journey on June 5, ahead of the singer’s Live Life and Prosper album due this summer.

Jamaica’s National Men’s Curling Team has earned a bronze medal at the World Championship Pre Qualifier Pan Continental event in Dumfries, Scotland, marking a significant milestone for the country’s growing presence in international curling. Competing against teams from Mexico, India, Chinese Taipei, Saudi Arabia and Kenya, Jamaica secured a third place finish behind Mexico and India

Moyann Delivers Sultry Energy and Bold Approach on “Miss Toxic” EPKaboom Editors4 hours ago1 min readDancehall artiste Moyann teams up with Shakespear and Anju Blaxx for her new 5-track EP, showcasing her bold, fearless spirit and sensual lyrical approach throughout the project. “I put a lot of my experiences into it & I just had fun with the music,” she sharedMoyann drops 5-track “Miss Toxic” EPDancehall artiste Moyann unleashes her new 5-track EP Miss Toxic, a bold and expressive project with each track showcasing her lyrical edge, sultry charisma, versatility, and fearless approach to the genre.On the production side, the project features work from Shakespear alongside renowned producer Anju Blaxx, and was released under the Black State label.Blending confident energy, emotion, and infectious melodies, Miss Toxic captures the Montego Bay artiste showcasing her bold approach, sensual lyrics, melodic versatility, and unapologetic confidence throughout the project.“I feel like this project is a reflection of the side of me that is bold, confident, emotional, and fun

14-Day Repo Auction Announcement – 01 June 2026 HomeNoticesMoney Market14-Day Repo Auction Announcement – 01 June 2026 Auction Number: BOJ/R-14/20260601/369Auction Date: Monday, 1 June 2026 BANK OF JAMAICA 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, 2 June 2026Maturity Date:Tuesday, 16 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, 1 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

Masicka recently sent fans online into a frenzy after confirming that his third studio album is officially complete.- Advertisement - The announcement came via social media platform X, where the deejay posted the brief message, “Album Ready My Side,” instantly sparking excitement among his fan base and igniting speculation about when the project will officially drop. Within minutes of the post, fans flooded the comments with fire emojis, hearts and celebratory reactions surrounding what is expected to be one of dancehall’s biggest releases of the year

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The Broward Sheriff’s Office Regional Communications Division processes more than 1.7 million calls for service each year, serving as the critical link between the public and emergency responders across Broward County, according to Sheriff Dr. Gregory Tony.- Advertisement - In a message marking National Safety Month in June, Tony said every emergency response begins with a call answered by a highly trained communications professional who must remain calm under pressure, make rapid decisions and ensure help is dispatched without delay

While Nigeria celebrated another Unity Cup title on Saturday, Jamaica’s interim head coach Rudolph Speid walked away from The Valley in South London convinced that the Reggae Boyz had achieved something equally valuable.- Advertisement - The final score showed a convincing 3-0 victory for the Super Eagles, but Speid viewed the tournament through a much broader lens. For him, the competition was never solely about lifting silverware, it was also about identifying the next generation of Jamaican internationals

Khadija Shaw added another memorable chapter to her outstanding Manchester City career on Sunday, helping propel the club to a historic achievement with a commanding victory on English football’s grandest stage.- Advertisement - The Jamaican striker opened the scoring as Manchester City overwhelmed Brighton 4-0 in the Women’s FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium, securing the club’s first-ever domestic double after already capturing the Barclays Women’s Super League title. The triumph placed City in rare company

The Israeli military has captured Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle, a medieval hilltop fortress in the country’s south, amid an expanded military offensive against the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah. The capture, announced on Sunday, comes amid fighting despite a “ceasefire” between Israel and Lebanon, which Israel has repeatedly violated

A roadway tour moves northwest from Artill into Windsor Castle, Portland, pointing out churches, lanes and community roads before continuing through Dover to the St. Mary parish boundary.

Digicel, Flow, NWC and JPS representatives say Hurricane Melissa pushed major utility providers into closer coordination as they work to restore services, strengthen systems and prepare for another Atlantic hurricane season.

New ROADS, Westmoreland — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace Dr Horace Chang on Friday underscored the critical role of education and technology in breaking cycles of poverty, reducing social dysfunction, and advancing his ministry’s peace agenda as he officially opened the Dr Horace Chang Digital Learning Centre at his alma mater, New Roads Primary School. The state-of-the-art 20-seat computer laboratory, which was donated by Dr Chang, a commitment he made since 2007, is equipped with Internet connectivity and is intended to expand educational opportunities for students in the rural Westmoreland community

Oil prices moved higher after reports that Washington had sharpened its conditions in talks with Iran, reversing some optimism that a peace deal could reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

St James West Central MP Marlene Malahoo Forte comforted her cousin Derrick Dunn during Sunday’s thanksgiving service for former educator Dr Sylvia Palmer-Dunn in Old Harbour, St Catherine.

UWI professor Anthony Clayton says Jamaica must prepare workers for an AI-centred economy by redesigning education, deepening industry partnerships, and treating learning as a lifelong requirement.

Black RIVER, St Elizabeth — Residents of New Town who have managed to reconstruct their roofs after last October’s Hurricane Melissa, say they aren’t taking any chances this hurricane season, utilising reinforcement to secure their houses. For roof carpenter Andre Bigby and retiree Stennet Lewis, optimism is high that building materials being used can withstand a major hurricane

Seven months after Hurricane Melissa battered Parottee, St Elizabeth, residents are weighing whether to evacuate, rebuild or seek higher ground as another hurricane season begins.

The murder trial of six policemen resumes today, with prosecutor Kathy-Ann Pyke expected to explain her fixation with a particular bullet spent casing. High Court Judge Sonia Bertram-Linton started, since Friday, to press Pyke to explain her reasons for insisting on having a ballistics expert take a specific spent casing back to the Government Forensic Laboratory to obtain a reading from a computerised system

Explainer News|US-Israel war on Iran The United States military says it has struck Iranian military sites, and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it has targeted a US base in response, the latest in a series of exchanges as negotiations to end the three-month US-Israel war on Iran are conducted. US President Donald Trump also on Monday described Iran as eager to reach an agreement