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June 12, 2026
by Janet Silvera
Purkiss says Jamaica losing cruise market share to Caribbean rivals
WESTERN BUREAU:
Andrea Purkiss, the opposition spokesman on tourism, is accusing the Government of presiding over a decline in Jamaica’s cruise tourism sector, arguing that the island is losing…
June 12, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Harrison calls for urgency in school repair - JTA president-elect says some temp facilities now failing
WESTERN BUREAU:
LaSonja Harrison, the president-elect of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), on Thursday expressed disappointment with the current state of some of the schools in western…
June 12, 2026
PIOJ chief pushes hybrid work as shield against rising oil costs
Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Dr Wayne Henry is suggesting that flexible, hybrid, and remote-work arrangements could help to manage fuel price shocks, reduce pressure on…
June 13, 2026
5 Questions With Projexx & Juls
For singer-songwriter Projexx, music has always been a universal language. Growing up in Kingston, the recording artiste, born Johni (pronounced John-I) James, was exposed to a wide range of sounds…
June 11, 2026
Police Federation head elevated as JCF announces senior promotions
Chairman of the Jamaica Police Federation, and now Assistant Superintendent Arleen McBean, is among several Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) officers promoted to senior ranks, the force has announced.
June 11, 2026
Chang announces review of ZOSOs to assess effectiveness and costs
The Government is to undertake an evaluation of the seven Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) across the country as it prepares to transition them into zones of peace, says National Security Minister…
June 11, 2026
Over 5,000 Manchester residents to benefit from new water pipeline upgrade
Approximately 5,200 residents in communities across Mandeville, Manchester are set to benefit from improved water reliability after $124-million pipeline system was brought into operation on Thursday.
June 11, 2026
Does Jamaica have a human rights problem? - Chuck says no, Opposition calls claim 'delusional'
Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says Jamaica “does not” have a human rights problem, a claim the Opposition is demanding he withdraw, citing police-related fatalities, including 11 civilians killed in…
June 11, 2026
Known as ‘Sonaldo’ in Mexico, South Korea star Son feeling like a ‘young boy’ entering 4th World Cup
South Korea captain Son Heung-min enters his fourth World Cup feeling like a “young boy again” and expecting some extra support from the Mexican fans.