Jamaica news roundup for June 18: road authority plans, Chang on US migrant pact, Pizza Hut Portmore

Thursday, 18 June 2026 — Government is pressing ahead with plans to establish a single road authority, according to the day’s top national headlines.

National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang has moved to clarify details surrounding Jamaica’s agreement with the United States on migrant matters, amid public interest in how the arrangement will work in practice.

In business, Pizza Hut is set to expand its footprint at Cumberland in Portmore, adding another location in one of the island’s fastest-growing commercial corridors.

Across the region, St. Lucia’s education ministry has weighed in on proposals to limit minors’ use of social media, as Caribbean governments continue to examine how young people engage online.

On the track, Jamaica’s leading female sprinters are expected to face off in the 100 metres at the national championships, setting up a high-profile clash among the country’s top speedsters.