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June 5, 2026
Former Court of Appeal President Ian Forte dies
Retired Court of Appeal President Justice Ian Forte has died at age 89.
The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), in expressing sadness at his passing on Friday, described Forte as a distinguished jurist…
June 5, 2026
Family of Sandals founder Butch Stewart says ‘differences’ have been ‘resolved’
The family of late Jamaican hotelier Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart has announced a settlement of “differences” that erupted after his death in January 2021.
The announcement was reported by the Jamaica…
June 5, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
Man killed in alleged shootout with police in Portmore
The Independent Commission of Investigations has launched a probe into the fatal police shooting of a man in St Catherine on Thursday night.
Reports are that about 8:45 p.m., members of the St…
June 5, 2026
Tributes pour in for former Court of Appeal President Ian Forte
Chief Justice Bryan Sykes’ disclosure that it was a telephone call from Justice Ian Forte that first steered him toward a judicial career is one of several tributes paid to the former Court of Appeal…
June 5, 2026
Holness says reopening of Troy Bridge represents reconnection and resilience for rural communities
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the reopening of the Troy Bridge is a celebration of reconnection, resilience, and renewed opportunity for communities that were cut off when the historic…
June 5, 2026
Update | St Catherine woman accused of selling property she didn’t own gets $1.5M bail
Twenty-five-year-old Jeanell Warren, who is charged with allegedly collecting $1.4 million for the sale of a property she did not own, was today granted $1.5 million bail with one to two sureties in…
June 5, 2026
Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year’s tournament, citing costs and politics
Football fans will soon crisscross continents to see their beloved national teams compete on the sport’s grandest stage, the World Cup.
June 5, 2026
JLP youth arm demands Golding explain 'delay' in certification of 2024 income filing
The youth arm of the ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is demanding that Opposition Leader Mark Golding provide a full public explanation on the certification status of his 2024 income and asset…
June 5, 2026
Gov’t to invest $200M in care facilities expansion
The Government will invest $200 million this year to expand capacity at care facilities, thereby easing overcrowding and freeing up bed space.