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June 11, 2026

  SSP Diaries |  Airlines going ‘bust’ – cause for concern?

Commercial airlines are businesses and are subject to a multitude of conditions that cause some to fail and others to thrive. It seems to me, however, that in recent times there have been an unusual…
June 11, 2026 by Adrian Frater

Four killed in Retirement, cops accused of murder 

Residents of Retirement, in St James, wept openly yesterday morning as they angrily rubbished the police claim that four men who were shot and killed in an operation in the community had engaged them…
June 11, 2026

Tufton places spotlight on healthcare workers’ welfare

The Government is moving to improve the welfare of healthcare workers, says Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton, who yesterday contended that the well-being of medical staff is…
June 11, 2026 by Livern Barrett

Chuck pushes for revival of Republic talks 

A senior Government official has made an urgent appeal for a restart of the drawn out constitutional reform process that would remove the British Monarch as Jamaica’s head of state and urged lawmakers…
June 11, 2026 by Lester Hinds

High ticket prices keep World Cup fans in Jamaican Diaspora at bay

When the FIFA World Cup kicks off later today in Mexico, many Jamaicans in the Diaspora will be seated in front of their television sets watching the games rather than attending matches. The main…
June 11, 2026 by Corey Robinson

'Hugh's Rules' - Hart remembered as towering figure in Jamaican life

From Cabinet minister and accomplished attorney to mentor, negotiator, and trusted adviser, Hugh Hart was remembered yesterday as a towering figure in Jamaica's public and professional life,…
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June 11, 2026 by Kimone Francis

Shock to the system - JPS prelim report highlights series of triggers for June 5 all-island blackout

A preliminary report from the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has revealed that its Hunts Bay-Rockfort line failed to isolate lightning-induced faults during adverse weather conditions last week,…
June 11, 2026 by Karen Madden

FOOTBALL FIESTA - World Cup kicks off amid political controversy, ticket price outrage

The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins with two fixtures in Mexico today against the backdrop of political firestorms, accusations of exorbitant ticket price-gouging, severe US travel restrictions,…
Letters
June 11, 2026

The overlooked legacy of Leonard Percival Howell

THE EDITOR, Madam: When people think of Rastafari, the name that often comes to mind is Bob Marley. When they think of Emperor Haile Selassie, the name that comes to mind is usually Marcus Garvey.…