National Security Minister again rejects suggestions that persons with criminal backgrounds will be allowed into the country, saying the country has worked too hard to reduce crime
National Security Minister again rejects suggestions that persons with criminal backgrounds will be allowed into the country, saying the country has worked too hard to reduce crime

According to the Government, the MOU will provide for Third-Country Nationals transferred from the U.S. to transit through Jamaica to their final destination. The Opposition People's National Party (PNP), has criticised the initiative noting that 'dangerous' people will be brought into the country.

Opposition Leader Mark Golding says Prime Minister’s decision to keep Dr. Andrew Wheately in Cabinet reflects poorly on his judgement
Opposition Leader Mark Golding says Prime Minister’s decision to keep Dr. Andrew Wheately in Cabinet reflects poorly on his judgement

Dr. Wheatley's continued presence in the Cabinet, after the Commission recommended he be charged for offences, including illicit enrichment, was among several of the concerns raised at this morning's civil society group protest in Cross Roads, Kingston. Mr. Golding, along with scores of placard-bearing

St. Mary police charge 17 y/o boy with multiple firearm-related offences, following recent incident in Oracabessa
St. Mary police charge 17 y/o boy with multiple firearm-related offences, following recent incident in Oracabessa

Reports from the Port Maria Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) are that at about 10:30 P.M., the teen allegedly went to the home of a man with whom he has an ongoing feud. During the visit, an argument developed and escalated into a physical confrontation.

Protesters rally at Cross Roads to voice discontent with Holness administration
Protesters rally at Cross Roads to voice discontent with Holness administration

Scores of placard-bearing demonstrators gathered at the Cross Roads Clock and War Memorial in Kingston this morning to express their discontent with several actions taken by the Holness administration.

Chief among the concerns is the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which would facilitate

New Manchester Commanding Officer vows to build on crime-fighting strategies
New Manchester Commanding Officer vows to build on crime-fighting strategies

The new Commanding Officer for the Manchester Police, Deputy Superintendent Odean Dennis says he will be continuing effective strategies implemented by his predecessor while tweaking other measures to maximize effectiveness in tackling crime in the parish.

In recent months Manchester has seen an increase

Dr. Chang urges public not to target St. Mary AirBnB owner and says no TCN site identified there
Dr. Chang urges public not to target St. Mary AirBnB owner and says no TCN site identified there

Minister of National Security and Peace, Dr. Horace Chang, is appealing to Jamaicans not to target a St. Mary Airbnb owner, whose business has been affected after her property was wrongly identified as the location to house Third Country Nationals (TCNs).

Dr. Chang says the reports have caused significant

Bank of Jamaica maintaining its policy rate at 5.5 per cent amid continuing global uncertainty
Bank of Jamaica maintaining its policy rate at 5.5 per cent amid continuing global uncertainty

The Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) which met last Thursday and Friday says while inflation has remained within the Bank’s inflation target range of 4 to 6 per cent over the last three months, the inflation outlook remains uncertain.The Committee assessed that the risks to inflation from geopolitical

Councillor for Savanna-la-Mar Division Julian Chang resigns from PNP; Party says efforts diligently pursued to address her issues
Councillor for Savanna-la-Mar Division Julian Chang resigns from PNP; Party says efforts diligently pursued to address her issues

Councillor for the Savanna-la-Mar Division in Westmoreland, Julian Chang, has resigned from the People's National Party (PNP).The PNP, in a statement yesterday, said it received her resignation.

Manchester’s new police commander pledges to review case of missing student Jayden Smith
Manchester’s new police commander pledges to review case of missing student Jayden Smith

The new Commanding Officer for the Manchester Police, Deputy Superintendent Odean Dennis, has pledged to review the case of missing student Jayden Smith.12-year-old Jayden, who was enrolled at Manchester High School, reportedly went missing after leaving the institution on September 26, last year.

National 100 metres hurdles champion Demisha Roswell snubs JAAA’s apology
National 100 metres hurdles champion Demisha Roswell snubs JAAA’s apology

National 100 metres hurdles champion Demisha Roswell has poured cold water on the apology issued by the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) after she was omitted from Jamaica's squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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National Security Minister again rejects suggestions that persons with criminal backgrounds will be allowed into the country, saying the country has worked too hard to reduce crime
Opposition Leader Mark Golding says Prime Minister’s decision to keep Dr. Andrew Wheately in Cabinet reflects poorly on his judgement
St. Mary police charge 17 y/o boy with multiple firearm-related offences, following recent incident in Oracabessa
Protesters rally at Cross Roads to voice discontent with Holness administration
New Manchester Commanding Officer vows to build on crime-fighting strategies
Dr. Chang urges public not to target St. Mary AirBnB owner and says no TCN site identified there
Bank of Jamaica maintaining its policy rate at 5.5 per cent amid continuing global uncertainty
Councillor for Savanna-la-Mar Division Julian Chang resigns from PNP; Party says efforts diligently pursued to address her issues
Manchester’s new police commander pledges to review case of missing student Jayden Smith
National 100 metres hurdles champion Demisha Roswell snubs JAAA’s apology
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Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Clement Reid News No comments
According to the Government, the MOU will provide for Third-Country Nationals transferred from the U.S. to transit through Jamaica to their final destination. The Opposition People's National Party (PNP), has criticised the initiative noting that 'dangerous' people will be brought into the country.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments
Dr. Wheatley's continued presence in the Cabinet, after the Commission recommended he be charged for offences, including illicit enrichment, was among several of the concerns raised at this morning's civil society group protest in Cross Roads, Kingston. Mr. Golding, along with scores of placard-bearing demonstrators, dressed in yellow, gathered around the Cross Road clock and war memorial, amplifying the call for Dr. Wheatley's removal.
Monday, June 29, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments
National 100 metres hurdles champion Demisha Roswell has poured cold water on the apology issued by the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) after she was omitted from Jamaica's squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Thursday, June 25, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments
On the eve of the one year countdown to the FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Christ the Redeemer Statue was illuminated with the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 brand and a “one year to go” message.
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“Congratulations to Africa” is Ziggy Marley’s message after nine African nations made history by advancing to the Round of 32 in the FIFA World Cup.
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YG Marley shared the spotlight with his siblings on Sunday night as the family came together to honor their mother, Lauryn Hill, during an emotional tribute at the 2026 BET Awards.