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June 9, 2026
by Livern Barrett
Turbulence on the Tarmac - Vaz stresses Jamaican Government not involved in circumstances leading to diverted Venezuelan flight facing hours of delay on island
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz said yesterday that he was awaiting a report about what transpired with an aircraft operated by the largest airline in Venezuela which was “forced” to land in Jamaica on…
June 9, 2026
by Mickalia Kington
Westmoreland ganja farmers sign up to become legal
Western Bureau:
Hundreds of cannabis [ganja] farmers from communities across Westmoreland Western gathered in Orange Hill last Thursday for a registration drive aimed at helping them transition from…
June 9, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Holness urge homeowners to build within their means
WESTERN BUREAU:
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness wants the beneficiaries of the National Housing Trust's (NHT) Malvern service lot development in St Elizabeth to build their homes within their…
June 9, 2026
by Erica Virtue
Wright blasts chronic underfunding of schools as he passes JAPSS baton
Outgoing Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools (JAPSS) President Linvern Wright has been widely praised as a fearless advocate for education, but he says his six-year tenure was…
June 10, 2026
by Lester Hinds
US CLAWS BACK CITIZENSHIP - J’can wire fraud convict among 17 citizens targeted for denaturalisation
A Jamaican man is among 17 naturalised United States (US) citizens targeted by the Trump administration for denaturalisation proceedings.
According to the US Department of Justice, the Jamaican…
June 9, 2026
PNPYO accuses JLP’s Young Jamaica of 'misinformation' over Golding's income filings, demands apology
The People’s National Party Youth Organisation (PNPYO) has accused Young Jamaica, the governing Jamaica Labour Party's youth arm, of spreading "misinformation" about Opposition Leader…
June 9, 2026
Timeless Tour shows global demand for Sean Paul - Artiste clocks No. 34 on Spotify’s Worldwide Rankings
Following the completion of his highly successful Timeless Tour, Sean Paul continues to prove why he remains one of the most commercially successful Caribbean artistes in history. The European run…
June 8, 2026
by Sashana Small
Faith, family and friendship define legacy of broadcaster Daniel ‘DT’ Thompson
Amid tears and heartfelt tributes, moments of laughter punctuated the funeral of veteran broadcaster Daniel ‘DT’ Thompson on Saturday, as family and friends shared fond memories of the man they said…
June 8, 2026
Childhood junk food can rewire brain for life: Study
WASHINGTON DC (ANI):
Consuming large amounts of junk food early in life may cause lasting changes in the brain, even if a person later adopts a healthier diet. Scientists discovered that diets high…