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PM Holness calls on private insurers to pay the insurance claims made due to Hurricane Melissa

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness is calling on private insurers to pay the insurance claims made due to Hurricane Melissa.

He noted that delays in fulfilling claims slow national recovery.

FX Trader Cambio waives wire transfer fees to support Jamaican businesses

GraceKennedy Currency Trading Services Limited, also known as FX Trader Cambio, has waived wire transfer fees for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and commercial customers.The waiver started on June 1 and will continue until June 30.

CMU says charges following probe into alleged financial irregularities by employee reflect internal oversight systems

The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) has indicated that charges laid against an employee following investigations into alleged financial irregularities reflect the effectiveness of internal governance and oversight systems.The Financial Investigations Division (FID) reported that customer service

FID stresses importance of institutions having strong internal controls and prompt reporting of suspected irregularities, after charges laid against CMU employee

The Financial Investigations Division (FID) is stressing the importance of institutions having strong internal controls and prompt reporting of suspected irregularities.This, after an accounting officer employed to the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) was arrested and charged yesterday in relation

National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang expresses full confidence in FLA CEO Shane Dalling amid resignation calls

National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang says he has "full confidence" in the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) Chief Executive Officer Shane Dalling despite concerns raised in a recent Integrity Commission report and calls from the Opposition People’s National Party for Dalling’s resignation.

The

JFJ calls on Police High Command to state what action will be taken against other officers in Latoya Bulgin incident

Human rights lobby group, Jamaicans for Justice has called on the Police High Command to state what action will be taken against other officers involved in the incident regarding Latoya Bulgin in St. James.

This after one officer was charged with murder.

JCSA calls on Ministry of Finance to urgently address outstanding travelling allowance claim that has been before the Gov’t since 2024

The JCSA has formally placed the Government on notice that growing frustration among public sector workers is reaching critical levels. In a statement, JCSA President Techa Clarke-Griffiths pointed out that for far too long, public sector workers required to travel for their duties have absorbed an unsustainable

Former JCF member fatally shot by police yesterday

The deceased has been identified as 34-year-old Mark Raby of Lincoln Road, Kingston. The incident occurred at about 6:20 PM along camp road.

Jamaica and Ghana Join forces to drive investment and tech-powered growth

Foreign Affairs Minister, Kamina Johnson Smith made the disclosure during a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, yesterday. The two countries also signed two Memoranda of Understanding for cooperation in health and defence.

Two men are dead following shooting incident at bar in March Pen, Spanish Town last night

One of the deceased has been identified as 36-year-old Barton Stewart of March Pen. The other man remains unidentified. Reports are that at about 10:30 PM, Stewart and the other man were among patrons at the bar when armed men entered and opened gunfire.

PM Holness calls on private insurers to pay the insurance claims made due to Hurricane Melissa

Thursday, June 04, 2026 Marlene Freeman News No comments

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness is calling on private insurers to pay the insurance claims made due to Hurricane Melissa. He noted that delays in fulfilling claims slow national recovery.

FX Trader Cambio waives wire transfer fees to support Jamaican businesses

Thursday, June 04, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

GraceKennedy Currency Trading Services Limited, also known as FX Trader Cambio, has waived wire transfer fees for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and commercial customers.The waiver started on June 1 and will continue until June 30.

No more picking and choosing! Speid throws down gauntlet

Tuesday, June 02, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Players who made themselves unavailable for the recent Unity Cup tournament in England, may not be called to represent the Reggae Boyz in the future. That is if Coach Rudolph Speid has his way.

Carey Mcleod accepts two year ban – AIU

Monday, June 01, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

2024 World Indoor Championships bronze medallist Carey Mcleod, has been handed a two-year ban from athletics after admitting to three whereabouts failures.

Tiktok users fuel global comeback for Brick & Lace’s Love is Wicked

Tuesday, June 02, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

19 years after its release, Brick & Lace’s global hit Love is Wicked has experienced a resurgence in popularity, fueled by the power of social media.

“The truth was told” – Captain Treezy breaks silence after Paraguay detention

Tuesday, June 02, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Jamaican aviator and social media personality Jabari Brown also known as Captain Treezy has spoken out after he was detained and subsequently released by authorities in Paraguay in connection with a major drug seizure aboard a jet which landed in there over the weekend.