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
Water Minister Matthew Samuda has rejected allegations from opposition spokesman Ian Hayles that partisan politics guides water infrastructure spending. He defended the Western Resilience Project and opposed merging the National Water Commission with the Water Resources Authority.
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.
Nurses at the University Hospital of the West Indies staged protest action on June 23 over severe A&E overcrowding. The bulletin also covered corruption probes, public-sector pay talks, school placements, a Hanover stabbing, and St Andrew flooding concerns.
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.
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.
Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett and Education Minister Fayval Williams outlined sector reforms, housing for tourism workers, cruise recovery, and school rebuilding at a June 24 post-Cabinet press briefing in Kingston.
Health authorities must act now after the Jamaica Medical Doctors Association backed intern strikes over punishing hours. The bulletin also covered Montego Bay arrests, a Salt Spring police shooting, water-project politics, and a 7.1 quake in Venezuela.
A violent morning storm battered Hanover and Westmoreland, while Area 1 police expanded operations after murder spikes in Hanover and St. James. The JMDA warned that medical interns face crushing shifts at major hospitals.
Grade six PEP results show strong placement rates despite Hurricane Melissa, while fishers gather in Morant Bay for a national honour day after years of storm losses. A MasterChef finalist also visits Jamaica during a World Cup filming break.
Serious crime figures through June 20 show St. James leading the island in killings, while St. Elizabeth police press joint operations in Akong. A ballistics expert linked a recovered pistol to a 2018 Bog Walk shooting at an ongoing gang trial.
Six months after Hurricane Melissa flooded Chigwell and Old Pen in Hanover, a rebuilt road has restored access, but residents fear poor drainage and missing retaining work could fail in the next heavy rain.
Nurses at the University Hospital of the West Indies staged a morning protest over severe accident-and-emergency overcrowding before returning to work. The bulletin also covered integrity probes, PEP placements, an election appeal, and a new Jamaica Stock Exchange micro market.
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.
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.
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.
Education officials say ninety percent of 2026 PEP candidates secured preferred high school placements despite Hurricane Melissa disruptions. The morning also brought Wi-Fi restoration in St. James, disability outreach in St. Thomas, and drug-awareness plans ahead of June 26.
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.
O'Shane Johnson of William Knibb clocked 13.64 to win semifinal two of the boys under-18 110-metre hurdles at the JAAA/PUMA National Junior and Senior Championships, beating Kingston College favourite Brandon Bennett after officials recalled an aborted first start.
Sanjae Seymour controlled the boys under-20 200 metres semi-final at the JAAA/PUMA National Championships, clocking 21.57 to seal automatic qualification while Nathaniel Martin followed in 21.77.
Seven months after Hurricane Melissa, Jamaican public hospitals are receiving hundreds of donated beds through a partnership led by Orville Shaggy Burrell's foundation, Project C.U.R.E., and Just a Bunch of Roadies Jabour. The aid targets overcrowding and ongoing recovery at facilities damaged by the storm.
Cascade Primary School has met every requirement of the national school nutrition policy, serving balanced meals with vegetables and healthier drinks. Officials praised the institution as a national leader and highlighted increased ministry spending on school feeding.
Fitz Jackson and other opposition MPs pressed the government over a Jamaica–United States MOU on third-country nationals, while a separate JCF traffic push and a St. Elizabeth ammunition case also made news on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Lucea United stay atop Group D on seven points after a three-all draw with Faulkland, while Cooper's Pen move second and other JFF Tier Two groups see wins, withdrawals, and an aborted clash.
Police have ramped up daily road enforcement across Jamaica, using new breathalysers and speed radars. Since January, officers have logged more than 7,000 alcohol tests, with western parishes receiving extra attention.
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.
On June 17, 2026, Jamaica’s House of Representatives heard a major Works presentation on road and bridge programmes, an opposition charge that rural development has been sidelined, and a heated exchange over a US transit arrangement for third-country nationals.
Following the screening in Hanover of the three documentaries under the initiative Behind Her Lens: Women and Children in the Wake of Hurricane Melissa, President of the Jamaica Film and Television Association (JAFTA), Nadean Rawlins (left) and UNICEF Jamaica Health Specialist, Novia Condell (right) join film directors (from left to right), Ina Sotirova, Kaneal Gayle and Gabrielle Blackwood for a photo op. Community screenings spotlight resilience, recovery and overlooked voices As communities across western Jamaica continue to rebuild after Hurricane Melissa, a new documentary film series is shining a light on the human side of recovery through the voices of women, adolescent girls and children whose experiences are often overlooked
1 Dolphin Cove Limited Report to Stockholders Three months ended March 31, 2026 Dolphin Cove limited Report to Stockholders Three months ended March 3 1 , 20 2 6 On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are pleased to present the unaudited consolidated financial statements of Dolphin Cove Limited for the three months ended March 3 1, 2026 . OPERATIONS OPERATIONS 3 Months 3 Months % var LTM LTM % var Year Ended Ended Ended Ended Ended March 31, 2026 March 31, 2025 March 31, 2026 March 31, 2025 December 31, 2025 Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Audited Overall Revenue (US $mn ) $2.5 $4.1 -39% $11.5 $14.5 -21% $13.1 Profit after taxation (US $mn ) $0.14 $0.9 -83% -$3.1 $1.3 -334% -$2.3 Number of shares in issue 392,426,376 392,426,376 392,426,376 392,426,376 392,426,376 Earnings per share after tax (US $ ) $0.0004 $0.0022 -$0.0078 $0.0033 -$0.0060 Dividends declared per share (US $ ) $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0038 $0.0076 $0.0038 The first quarter of 2026 continued to reflect the effects of Jamaica's gradual tourism recovery following Hurricane Melissa
The Ministry of National Security says non-Jamaican deportees may pass through the island under strict screening and a ten-person cap. Legal experts and opposition figures warn the plan raises sovereignty, refugee-law, and oversight concerns.
Opposition Leader Mark Golding says Jamaicans overseas should be brought onto public boards to help strengthen governance. Speaking at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, he also urged faster hurricane recovery support for hard-hit communities.
Lucea host Faulkland at the Colin Miller Sports Complex today in Group D, seeking a third win in Jamaica Football Championships Qualifying. Key fixtures across Groups A, B and C also shape the standings.
The 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference began in Montego Bay on June 16, 2026, drawing delegates from more than a dozen countries under a theme focused on rebuilding after Hurricane Melissa. Leaders said record turnout underscored overseas Jamaicans' commitment to national recovery.
Western Bureau:Tiana Shantae Dinham, Jamaica’s 2026 Rhodes Scholar from Maryland in Hanover, was honoured at a civic ceremony in Bustamante Square in Lucea on Friday. Family, friends, and members of the wider community gathered to celebrate her success.The ceremony, which culminated in Dinham receiving the keys to the town of Lucea from the Hanover Municipal Corporation (HMC), marked the first in a series of events recognising her academic achievement and excellence.Also on Friday, a sign was unveiled in her honour on Main Street, Lucea
The 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference opened in Montego Bay with cultural performances, official addresses and a strong appeal for diaspora partnership in rebuilding Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa.
Port Antonio police have detained a teenage boy after a fatal stabbing on Foreshore Road, while separate reports cover a Port Maria mayor's response to a viral video, bail for a charged constable, Hanover gun arrests, and nearly two years without murder in Greenwich Farm.
Rapper Mystikal Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison After Guilty Plea in Rape CaseBy Mckoy's News / June 16, 2026 Rapper Mystikal has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to third-degree rape in connection with a 2022 sexual assault case in Louisiana. The artist, whose real name is Michael Lawrence Tyler, appeared in court where the victim described a violent assault that allegedly took place at his Louisiana home
The Government is accelerating investments in technology and digital infrastructure to ensure that learning can continue during natural disasters and other disruptions. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr
Three Charged After Illegal Gun Seized in Hanover Police OperationBy Mckoy's News / June 16, 2026 Gun Seized Hanover Police Operation: Three residents of Santoy District in Green Island, Hanover, have been charged following the seizure of an illegal firearm and ammunition during a police operation in the community. Charged with Possession of a Prohibited Weapon and Unauthorized Possession of Ammunition are 36-year-old disc jockey Nicholas Gordon, otherwise known as “Jucky”, 22-year-old deliveryman Duwain Patterson, and 48-year-old janitor Princess Clayton
More than 500 delegates are meeting in St. James for the 11th Jamaica Diaspora Conference, while Governor General Sir Patrick Allen presents achievement awards and government ministers announce church grants, elder care, school nutrition, and child protection initiatives.
Delegates from across the globe opened the 11th Jamaica Diaspora Conference in St. James as the government honoured overseas achievers, disbursed church recovery grants, advanced elder care, recognised school nutrition compliance, and urged reporting of child labour.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness Highlights Success of Enhanced Jamaica-U.S. Security PartnershipBy Mckoy's News / June 16, 2026 ST
Leaders and delegates from more than a dozen countries gathered in Montego Bay for the ceremonial opening of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, focused on rebuilding a more resilient Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa.
Students and HEART/NSTA Trust trainees received national awards for photographs linking career skills to Hurricane Melissa recovery. The ceremony capped National Career Awareness Week under the theme skills in action, restoring hope, rebuilding with a purpose.
00:0000:0000:00 Kemon White reports The food students eat today may be shaping the nation's future, and growing concerns about nutrition in Jamaican schools are prompting calls for urgent action. The National Secondary Students' Council (NSSC) is warning that poor nutrition, high sugar consumption and student hunger are impacting the health and academic performance of students across the island
Police are investigating several serious weekend incidents across Jamaica, including a fatal Kingston shooting, two police deaths, a fiery motorcycle crash and sea-driven damage in Rocky Point.
Police in Hanover are pursuing two armed men accused of robbing a 64-year-old Hopewell businessman of more than $500,000 and his licensed firearm on Saturday afternoon.
