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Jamaican Mayor of Lauderhill hosts business matchmaker event in “Kingston 21”

The City of Lauderhill, in South Florida, which is home to approximately 15 thousand Jamaicans, will be hosting the GO Bond Buyer-Supplier Matchmaker event on June 23 at the City's Performing Arts Center

The 9 passengers from various flights into Jamaica whose travel history linked to Ebola-affected countries have no symptom of the virus – Tufton

Health Minister Dr. Christoher Tufton is reporting that Jamaica remains free from the Ebola virus following the outbreak in parts of Africa. Ebola outbreaks have been reported across several Central and West African countries.

“No child should have their life taken away attempting to break up a conflict” – FWCF saddened at passing of 13yo Kemelia Paul

The Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) is expressing sadness at the passing of 13-year-old Excelsior High School student, Kemelia Paul, who died in the hospital yesterday.In a statement today, the Foundation extended condolences to Kemelia’s parents, friends, classmates and the wider school community during

MOCA called in after hackers claimed to have access to National Health Fund data

Reports of the data breach surfaced on social media this morning, with allegations that 2.9 tera-bytes of data had been hacked at the fund. The hacker group, pear, listed the NHF on its leak site claiming that the breach includes financial records, human resource files, medical records, and other personal

Police confirm murder charges laid against man accused of stabbing 13yo Kemelia Paul who died in hospital yesterday

Police have confirmed that murder charges have been laid against the man accused of stabbing 13-year-old Excelsior High School student, Kemelia Paul, who died in hospital yesterday.He is 28-year-old Kemar Mitchell, a carpenter of Harbour View, St. Andrew.

Gov’t warns those who squat on crown lands as of yesterday June 9 will not be included in any relocation exercise

Persons informally settled on these lands have already been identified. In his contribution to the Sectoral Debate, Mnister with responsibility for Land Settlements Robert Montague said the Government has taken note of squatting challenges.

INDECOM reports 6 people killed by security forces in 3 separate incidents yesterday

The identities of those killed have not been released.In the first incident, four men were killed during an alleged confrontation with lawmen in the Bog Walk Gorge, in St. Catherine.A police officer was also wounded during the incident.

Property owners will soon have another method of protecting their land via e-titling system

Minister with Responsibility for Settlements, Robert Montague, gave the update during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in Parliament yesterday.Montage explained that through the digitisation of processes and services, the National Land Agency will begin issuing electronic titles by next September.

Four men fatally shot and cop wounded during alleged confrontation in Bog Walk Gorge in St. Catherine

The names of the deceased have not been released. It's reported that a police officer was also shot and wounded during the incident.

Oblique Seville among eight recipients of the JOA/Olympic Solidarity Scholarship

World 100 metres champion Oblique Seville and Olympic swimming representative Sabrina Lyn were among some eight athletes who were named recipients of the Jamaica Olympic Association /Olympic Solidarity Scholarship award.

The 9 passengers from various flights into Jamaica whose travel history linked to Ebola-affected countries have no symptom of the virus – Tufton

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

Health Minister Dr. Christoher Tufton is reporting that Jamaica remains free from the Ebola virus following the outbreak in parts of Africa. Ebola outbreaks have been reported across several Central and West African countries.

“No child should have their life taken away attempting to break up a conflict” – FWCF saddened at passing of 13yo Kemelia Paul

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

The Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) is expressing sadness at the passing of 13-year-old Excelsior High School student, Kemelia Paul, who died in the hospital yesterday.In a statement today, the Foundation extended condolences to Kemelia’s parents, friends, classmates and the wider school community during this difficult time.

Oblique Seville among eight recipients of the JOA/Olympic Solidarity Scholarship

Tuesday, June 09, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

World 100 metres champion Oblique Seville and Olympic swimming representative Sabrina Lyn were among some eight athletes who were named recipients of the Jamaica Olympic Association /Olympic Solidarity Scholarship award.

Reggae Boy Dwayne “Busy” Atkinson still celebrating his first international goal

Monday, June 08, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Reggae Boy Dwayne "Busy" Atkinson is still celebrating his first international goal.

Jamaican Mayor of Lauderhill hosts business matchmaker event in “Kingston 21”

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Roger Hasfal Entertainment No comments

The City of Lauderhill, in South Florida, which is home to approximately 15 thousand Jamaicans, will be hosting the GO Bond Buyer-Supplier Matchmaker event on June 23 at the City's Performing Arts Center

Killamanjaro Sound System denies involvement in upcoming Japan tour with Ricky Trooper

Tuesday, June 09, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Legendary Jamaican sound system Kilamanjaro has distanced itself from an upcoming Japan tour being promoted in connection with veteran selector Ricky Trooper.