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Diamond League Victory for Jordan Scott in Norway

World Championships finalist Jordan Scott produced a podium topping effort at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Oslo, Norway on Wednesday as the 6th stop of the Diamond league season.

Parliament approves extension of ZOSO for another 6 months

The motion was approved in Parliament yesterday. The seven areas under ZOSO are Mount Salem, Denham Town, August Town, Greenwich Town, Norwood, Parade Gardens, and Savanna-la-Mar.

Civilian employee of JDF arrested and charged after being found in possession of frozen chicken

The identity of the accused has not been released. In a statement, the JDF said it is aware of an ongoing investigation by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) into the alleged unlawful possession of property reportedly linked to a food consignment delivered to the JDF.

St. Elizabeth businessman arrested and charged after over US$200,000 in cash reportedly found hidden in soap boxes in his luggage

34-year-old Shawn Walker was held when he arrived in Jamaica on Sunday June 7 on a United Airlines flight from New Jersey, in the United States. During routine customs control activities, officers from the Jamaica Customs Agency detected abnormalities in his luggage, which led to further checks and a

Missing elderly Manchester woman found dead in barrel at home

A 72-year-old Manchester woman who had been missing since Sunday was found dead in a barrel at her home this morning. The deceased has been identify as Primrose Hall of Grays Hill Mews, Villa Road, Mandeville.

Police say four men shot at Retirement Dump in St. James during intelligence operation was in response to violence

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says this morning's fatal shooting of four men at the Retirement Dump in St. James occurred during an intelligence-driven operation in response to acts of violence in the wider community.

Investigators have been probing a series of violent incidents linked to an

Finance Minister Fayval Williams clarifies how relief funds following Hurricane Melissa were spent

Amidst continued discussion and concern about the Government’s handling of relief funds following Hurricane Melissa, Finance Minister Fayval Williams has sought to clarify exactly how the money has been spent.

In March the Government revealed that it spent $67 billion as part of its hurricane relief

Petrojam’s revised pricing mechanism takes effect tomorrow

Petrojam's revised pricing mechanism takes effect tomorrow capping the maximum pass-through of price increases or decreases on automotive diesel oil and ultra-low-sulphur diesel at $12.50.

The company says the tiered price movement structure is designed to bolster Jamaica’s energy security and is in

AG recommends that NWC set an internally funded budget based on what can be realistically afforded

The Auditor General (AG) has recommended that the National Water Commission (NWC) set an internally funded budget based on what can be realistically afforded.

The AG noted that the NWC's expenditure for capital projects was below planned levels over a five-year period from 2019 to 2024 attributable

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

Parliament approves extension of ZOSO for another 6 months

Thursday, June 11, 2026 Georgetta Williams News No comments

The motion was approved in Parliament yesterday. The seven areas under ZOSO are Mount Salem, Denham Town, August Town, Greenwich Town, Norwood, Parade Gardens, and Savanna-la-Mar.

Civilian employee of JDF arrested and charged after being found in possession of frozen chicken

Thursday, June 11, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

The identity of the accused has not been released. In a statement, the JDF said it is aware of an ongoing investigation by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) into the alleged unlawful possession of property reportedly linked to a food consignment delivered to the JDF.

Diamond League Victory for Jordan Scott in Norway

Thursday, June 11, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

World Championships finalist Jordan Scott produced a podium topping effort at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Oslo, Norway on Wednesday as the 6th stop of the Diamond league season.

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.

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.