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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.

Taxi operators chastise Transport Minister for announcing immediate implementation of fare increase without also publishing fare table

They claim that not having a fare table issued by the Transport Authority on the same day the increase took effect, has resulted in confusion, frustration and anger. This, after Daryl Vaz announced on Tuesday that the outstanding 16 per cent fare increase for public passenger vehicle operators, will

Opposition calls for immediate resignation of Shane Dalling as CEO of FLA

The call comes in the wake of a probe by the Integrity Commission in the FLA and the report of its findings, which highlighted, among other things accountability gaps. The Opposition noted that the issues raised in the commission's report, to include claims of missing ammunition, sales attributed to

Gov’t allocates millions for hurricane shelters supplies and drain cleaning as Atlantic hurricane season gets underway

Sixty million dollars has been set aside to purchase cots, blankets and other supplies for use at hurricane shelters.

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie made the announcement in Parliament today during his Sectoral Debate presentation.

UWI, Caribbean School of Medical Sciences to consider applications from Jamaican students in Cuba

The University of the West Indies (UWI) and the Caribbean School of Medical Sciences have indicated their willingness to consider applications from Jamaican medical students in Cuba.

This was disclosed by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kamina Johnson Smith.

JCC urges Labour Ministry to begin consultative Labour Code review process

The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) has called on the Ministry of Labour and Social Security to announce without further delay the commencement of the consultative process to review the Labour Relations Code.

The JCC made the call in a press release noting that this code affects all Jamaicans at all

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

Thursday, June 04, 2026 Georgetta Williams News No comments

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

Thursday, June 04, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

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 financial burden.

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.