Opposition calls on Gov’t to publish complete list of ROOFS Programme beneficiaries since passage of Hurricane Melissa
Opposition calls on Gov’t to publish complete list of ROOFS Programme beneficiaries since passage of Hurricane Melissa

The Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) Programme is a Government initiative managed by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security to help households rebuild after Hurricane Melissa. However, according to Dr. Brown-Burke there is need for full transparency as it relates to the programme.

Reggae Fest Atlanta show postponed
Reggae Fest Atlanta show postponed

Promoters of Reggae Fest have announced the postponement of a major concert that was scheduled to take place at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Saturday, May 23.

Vybz Kartel responds after “shaky vybz” criticism
Vybz Kartel responds after “shaky vybz” criticism

Following heavy criticism over his recent bathroom antics, dancing around in his underwear, Vybz Kartel has seemingly responded to critics.

Queen Ifrica speaks out after Countree Hype pleads guilty
Queen Ifrica speaks out after Countree Hype pleads guilty

Reggae singer Queen Ifrica is speaking out following reports that producer Countree Hype pleaded guilty in a U.S. federal firearms trafficking case linked to Jamaica.

INDECOM urges witnesses to fatal shooting of woman in St. James to come forward; cops who conducted crowd control duties weren’t wearing body-worn cameras
INDECOM urges witnesses to fatal shooting of woman in St. James to come forward; cops who conducted crowd control duties weren’t wearing body-worn cameras

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) says no body-worn camera was issued to, or worn by, the police officers who conducted crowd control duties during the Granville Square protest, when Lotoya Bulgin was fatally shot.45-year-old Bulgin, more popularly known as "Buju", was fatally shot

JUTC to reduce frequency of Ocho Rios service in response to concerns raised by PPV operators
JUTC to reduce frequency of Ocho Rios service in response to concerns raised by PPV operators

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) says effective Wednesday, May 20, it will reduce the frequency of its Ocho Rios service in response to concerns raised by public passenger vehicle (PPV) operators.The JUTC says the adjustment forms part of its continued commitment to stakeholder engagement

Some taxi operators in Clarendon withdraw service and block roads over bad conditions
Some taxi operators in Clarendon withdraw service and block roads over bad conditions

Taxi operators who ply the route from Spauldings to Victoria in Clarendon have withdrawn their service and mounted road blocks at Sunbury to protest the poor state of the road.

Gov’t says PPV operators will have to wait a little longer to hear whether they will be granted a 16% fare increase at once or in tranches
Gov’t says PPV operators will have to wait a little longer to hear whether they will be granted a 16% fare increase at once or in tranches

That was part of the discussions at a meeting of ministers and taxi operators at the Half-Way-Tree Transport Centre this morning.The 16 per cent represents the second phase of the 35% fare increase approved by the Government in 2023.19 per cent was implemented that year, and the remaining 16 per cent

Works to be done on Lewis Town Early Childhood Institution and Sabina Park for National Labour Day projects
Works to be done on Lewis Town Early Childhood Institution and Sabina Park for National Labour Day projects

Culture and Sports Minister Olivia Grange says this year's Labour Day will focus on the restoration of sports, early childhood and community facilities.

The focus was selected in the context of Hurricane Melissa which affected Jamaica last October.

“Remove all cops involved in operation from front-line duty!” Granville Peace Justice and Resource Development Foundation on Sunday’s fatal shooting
“Remove all cops involved in operation from front-line duty!” Granville Peace Justice and Resource Development Foundation on Sunday’s fatal shooting

The Granville Peace, Justice and Resource Development Foundation says it is appalled by the fatal shooting of a woman by the police in Granville Square, St. James yesterday.

The woman has been identified as 45-year-old Lotoya Bulgin also known as "Buju" of Gunns Drive, Granville.

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Opposition calls on Gov’t to publish complete list of ROOFS Programme beneficiaries since passage of Hurricane Melissa
Reggae Fest Atlanta show postponed
Vybz Kartel responds after “shaky vybz” criticism
Queen Ifrica speaks out after Countree Hype pleads guilty
INDECOM urges witnesses to fatal shooting of woman in St. James to come forward; cops who conducted crowd control duties weren’t wearing body-worn cameras
JUTC to reduce frequency of Ocho Rios service in response to concerns raised by PPV operators
Some taxi operators in Clarendon withdraw service and block roads over bad conditions
Gov’t says PPV operators will have to wait a little longer to hear whether they will be granted a 16% fare increase at once or in tranches
Works to be done on Lewis Town Early Childhood Institution and Sabina Park for National Labour Day projects
“Remove all cops involved in operation from front-line duty!” Granville Peace Justice and Resource Development Foundation on Sunday’s fatal shooting
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Monday, May 18, 2026 Clement Reid News No comments
The Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) Programme is a Government initiative managed by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security to help households rebuild after Hurricane Melissa. However, according to Dr. Brown-Burke there is need for full transparency as it relates to the programme.
Monday, May 18, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments
The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) says no body-worn camera was issued to, or worn by, the police officers who conducted crowd control duties during the Granville Square protest, when Lotoya Bulgin was fatally shot.45-year-old Bulgin, more popularly known as "Buju", was fatally shot yesterday afternoon.The incident was captured on a closed-circuit television camera, and the video footage has gone viral on social media.
Saturday, May 16, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments
Dr. Donovan Bennett is set to serve a second consecutive term as President of the Jamaica Cricket Association.
Friday, May 15, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments
Jamaica's National Under 20 Reggae Boyz will be engaged in a pair of games in Fort Lauderdale on the weekend of June 6 and 7.
Monday, May 18, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments
Promoters of Reggae Fest have announced the postponement of a major concert that was scheduled to take place at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Saturday, May 23.
Monday, May 18, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments
Following heavy criticism over his recent bathroom antics, dancing around in his underwear, Vybz Kartel has seemingly responded to critics.