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Energy Minister to double down on efforts to have JPS compensate Jamaicans and businesses impacted by major outages

Energy Minister to double down on efforts to have JPS compensate Jamaicans and businesses impacted by major outages

He made the statement in parliament yesterday, as he commented on last Friday's islandwide blackout which left thousands of JPS customers in darkness for hours. According to Mr. Vaz in instances where JPS customers suffer significant losses due to a blackout, compensation by JPS must be considered.

Opposition Leader Mark Golding raises concern over fatal-shooting of 11 men by the police within a 24-hour period

Opposition Leader Mark Golding raises concern over fatal-shooting of 11 men by the police within a 24-hour period

The men were killed during separate alleged confrontations with police in Clarendon, St. Catherine, St. Andrew, and St. James. The incidents which took place on Tuesday and yesterday include 2 quadruple fatal shootings and 3 single fatal shootings.

Licensed firearm holder suspected to have committed suicide in Brown’s Town St. Ann this morning

Licensed firearm holder suspected to have committed suicide in Brown’s Town St. Ann this morning

Reports are that at approximately 6:00 AM the man who is alleged to be a licensed firearm holder, was staying with a friend at Standfast. It is further alleged that prior to the incident, he related to his friend challenges he has been experiencing.

Gov’t is advancing comprehensive evaluation of ZOSOS to determine their effectiveness in communities in which they have been established

Gov’t is advancing comprehensive evaluation of ZOSOS to determine their effectiveness in communities in which they have been established

ZOSOS are in seven communities. They are Denham Town in West Kingston; Norwood and Mount Salem in St. James; Greenwich Town, Parade Gardens and August Town in St. Andrew, and Savanna-la-Mar in Westmoreland. The evaluation is supported by grant funding from the Inter-American Development Bank and is expected

Diamond League Victory for Jordan Scott in Norway

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 ZOSOS for another 6 months

Parliament approves extension of ZOSOS 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

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

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

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

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

Energy Minister to double down on efforts to have JPS compensate Jamaicans and businesses impacted by major outages

Thursday, June 11, 2026 Clement Reid News No comments

He made the statement in parliament yesterday, as he commented on last Friday's islandwide blackout which left thousands of JPS customers in darkness for hours. According to Mr. Vaz in instances where JPS customers suffer significant losses due to a blackout, compensation by JPS must be considered.

Opposition Leader Mark Golding raises concern over fatal-shooting of 11 men by the police within a 24-hour period

Thursday, June 11, 2026 Georgetta Williams News No comments

The men were killed during separate alleged confrontations with police in Clarendon, St. Catherine, St. Andrew, and St. James. The incidents which took place on Tuesday and yesterday include 2 quadruple fatal shootings and 3 single fatal shootings.

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 1 Comment

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.