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
St Ann's Bay is located in St Ann, Jamaica (Caribbean). ⭐Points of interest: Website: LOCATION: Find this place on Google Maps
A Jamaica Information Service Father's Day programme examined what mature manhood and engaged fatherhood mean in Jamaican society, with guidance from health official Allan Carter and reflections from families islandwide.
A Father's Day feature brings together Jamaican children and fathers to describe what the bond means, from everyday outings and school runs to life lessons, laughter on the road, and tributes to dads who have died.
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.
Managing Director of Riu Hotel and Resorts Joan Trian Riu Spanish hotel giant RIU Hotels & Resorts has injected more than $92 billion into the Jamaican economy over the last five years, underscoring its deepening commitment to the island since opening its first property in 2001. Speaking at the company’s 25th anniversary gala at RIU Montego Bay on Thursday night, Managing Director Joan Trian Riu reflected on the company’s journey from the opening of RIU Tropical Bay in Negril to becoming one of Jamaica’s largest hospitality operators
St Ann's Great River is located in St Ann's Bay, St Ann, Jamaica, within the Caribbean. Travel coverage of the site also takes in the Northern Coastal Highway stretch between Saint Ann's Bay and Runaway Bay.
At least four homes were torn down in Valley Manor, Mount Olive, St. Ann, despite an active court case over the 300-acre site. Residents want answers as the St. Ann Municipal Corporation halts further demolition.
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.
Andrew Holness delivered the keynote at a Montego Bay gala marking a quarter century of RIU Hotels in Jamaica. Ministers and Spanish officials cited billions in spending, thousands of jobs, and strong hurricane recovery work.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness joined RIU Hotels and Resorts in Montego Bay to mark 25 years in Jamaica, citing more than US$750 million in investment, hurricane recovery efforts, and the island's push to compete globally for visitors and talent.
CVM Sunrise on June 19 highlighted sickle cell awareness, an Integrity Commission ruling on Dr. Andrew Wheatley, and the Swimmers Aquatic Long Course Championship set for the National Aquatic Centre.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness led a June 18, 2026 land titling ceremony in northwest St Andrew, delivering registered titles to residents of Ackee Walk and Jackson Town after years of regularisation work.
Andrew Holness led a titling ceremony in St. Andrew Northwestern where residents of Ackee Walk and Jackson Town received registered titles after years of regularisation work by the government, the National Land Agency, and successive MPs.
Church River is located in St Ann's Bay, St Ann, Jamaica (Caribbean). ⭐Points of interest: Website: LOCATION: Find this place on Google Maps
Three men killed in a Trelawny collision have been named, police operations and crashes claim more lives in Manchester, and a US diplomatic note links Minister Audrey Marks to a third-country national transit proposal.
A 19-year-old motorcyclist from Hatfield died Tuesday after colliding with a Honda car on Logwood Mews in Manchester. Police figures show 134 road deaths nationwide so far this year, below last year's count for the same period.
19-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Manchester CrashBy Mckoy's News / June 18, 2026 MANCHESTER, Jamaica: Manchester Crash — A 19-year-old motorcyclist lost his life after being involved in a two-vehicle collision along the Logwood Mews road in Hatfield, Manchester, on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased has been identified as Andrew Williams, a resident of Hatfield
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.
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Opposition Spokesman on Rural and Community Development, Dr Kenneth Russell has expressed concern at the appointment of losing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidates in the last local and general elections to senior positions within the Social Development Commission (SDC). Russell highlighted the issue on Wednesday during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives
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.
Dunn's River Falls and Park in Ocho Rios has been named a 2026 TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice winner, ranking within the top 10 per cent of global attractions. The UDC says the award reflects a year of strong visitor feedback and service standards.
Dr. Andrew Holness led housing and infrastructure milestones in St. Catherine, addressed the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce in Kingston, and attended the official funeral of former cabinet minister Hugh Shearer Hart.
The House of Representatives met on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, setting aside its regular agenda to continue sectoral debate, with Minister Robert Morgan opening the works ministry presentation on national infrastructure.
The Seventh Day Church of God (Reformed) sits in Pimento Walk, St Ann, where worshippers and visitors can locate the congregation through its online presence and Google Maps listing.
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.
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.
Port Antonio High Student in Custody After Fatal Stabbing During AltercationBy Mckoy's News / June 16, 2026 PORTLAND, Jamaica : Port Antonio High Student in Custody — A 15-year-old student of Port Antonio High School is in police custody following the fatal stabbing of a man during a confrontation in Port Antonio, Portland. According to police reports, the incident stemmed from a dispute involving a group of boys who were allegedly gambling near a sanitary facility along Foreshore Road
Jamaica's Public Accounts Committee ratified board records showing a rigorous CEO hiring process at the University Hospital of the West Indies, then voted to report Fitz Gerald Mitchell to the Speaker after he failed to answer a June 8 summons.
CVM’s Lead Story examined renewed operating theatre closures at major Kingston hospitals, weak KSAMC signage fee collections, court fights over beach access and a packed weekend in sport.
St Ann could soon see a significant increase in housing units as the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) moves forward with ambitious plans to construct between 1,500 and 2,000 housing units across three communities in the parish. The announcement was made by UDC general manager, Bobby Honeyghan, during a recent meeting with Prime Minister Andrew Holness and other key stakeholders, where he outlined a series of transformative projects aimed at reshaping Ocho Rios and surrounding areas
In a field long perceived as male-dominated, an all-girls robotics team from St. Hilda’s Diocesan High School in Brown’s Town, St Ann, is challenging stereotypes and preparing to showcase Jamaican talent on the global stage
The Supreme Court has confirmed a $12-million award to two St Ann homeowners whose land was acquired for Highway 2000 Phase 2A, rejecting their push for a higher sum.
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.
Durrant Pate/Contributor Local beach access campaigners have stepped up the fight over the privatisation of ecologically sensitive public coastlines, arming themselves with evidence and legal arguments to convince the courts to rule in their favour. These activists are challenging colonial-era law giving the government the right to privatise certain shorelines, demanding ‘free, legal, unfettered, forever rights’ to use beaches
ST ANN, Jamaica — The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) is moving ahead with a series of development initiatives across St Ann, including major investments in housing, recreation, tourism, infrastructure and public spaces, as part of its broader mandate to drive sustainable national development. The plans were outlined during a meeting held on Wednesday, June 10, at the UDC’s Ocean Boulevard headquarters in downtown Kingston with Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness, permanent secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, members of the UDC Management team including Chairman Norman Brown, General Manager Bobby Honeyghan and other key stakeholders
Construction Worker Fatally Shot in TrelawnyBy Mckoy's News / June 15, 2026 TRELAWNY, Jamaica: Construction Worker Fatally Shot — Police in Trelawny are investigating the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old construction worker in the community of Bounty Hall on Friday night. The deceased has been identified as Kimari Myres
Professor Trevor McCartney says Jamaica must put more resources into community health services to ease the strain on hospitals and improve patient outcomes across the system.
A three-member team from St. Hilda’s Diocesan High School in Brown’s Town, St
The June 15 news roundup covered renewed constitutional reform calls, Kingston and St. Andrew signage compliance, ageing-care plans, Scotiabank’s buyout proposal and regional Commonwealth and sports updates.
Merkz Continues Breakout Year as “Retard” Crosses Combined 1 Million ViewsKaboom Editors4 days ago1 min readFast-rising dancehall artiste Merkz has dropped the official visuals for one of the hottest tracks from his EP The Mad Life, as “Retard” surpasses a combined one million views on YouTubeFast-rising dancehall artiste MerkzC ontinues Breakout Year with “Retard” MilestoneFast-rising dancehall artiste Merkz continues what is shaping up to be a breakout year for the young deejay.While his debut EP The Mad Life continues dominating Apple Music Jamaica for over a month, Merkz has now released the official music video for one of the project’s hottest tracks, “Retard.” The visual has already surpassed 200,000 views within just three days, while combined with the song’s audio, the track has now crossed over one million views on YouTube to date.Laid on a slow trap-style rhythm filled with atmospheric keyboards, “Retard” sees Merkz showcasing his flow and delivery while touching on themes of everyday life, ambition, and the hunger to make money and elevate from struggle.Produced by YungMills Entertainment, “Retard” has emerged as one of the standout records from the EP alongside “11 AM in Ochi” and “Rich MF” featuring Feloni19, both of which continue making waves on Apple Music Jamaica.The Clarendon-born deejay continues to cement himself as one of dancehall’s fastest-rising new talents, with 2026 quickly becoming a defining breakout year for the artiste.Tags:MerkzNEWSDancehallNEWS2
Professor Emerita of Social History at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Verene Shepherd, is calling on Jamaicans to embrace the principles of National Hero, Rt. Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey
18-Year-Old Construction Worker Gunned Down in Quarry HillBy Mckoy's News / June 15, 2026 ST CATHERINE, Jamaica: Construction Worker Gunned Down— The St Catherine police are searching for four men who allegedly shot and killed an 18-year-old construction worker in the Quarry Hill community of Spanish Town on Saturday night. The deceased has been identified as Miguel Anderson, otherwise known as ‘Bingy’, of Quarry Hill, Spanish Town
Udc General Manager, Robert Honeyghan (centre), surrounded by team members who have served for over two decades. The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving national development through a strategic portfolio of projects and investment opportunities aimed at strengthening communities, supporting economic growth and enhancing the quality of life for Jamaicans
Pimento Walk Methodist Church is located in Pimento Walk, St Ann, Jamaica (Caribbean). ⭐Points of interest: Website: LOCATION: Find this place on Google Maps
