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June 19, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
St Catherine man arrested after nephew killed in alleged World Cup argument
An alleged dispute over noise during a World Cup football match is alleged to have escalated into a fatal stabbing involving relatives in St Catherine on Wednesday night.
June 18, 2026
Earth Today | Caribbean climate resilience investment a must
FOR THE Caribbean, climate action is an urgent regional priority, as islands actively face rising sea levels, stronger and more frequent hurricanes, prolonged drought conditions, and coral reef…
June 18, 2026
Earth Today | WHO highlights heat-health connection
THE NUMBER of people exposed to extreme heat is growing exponentially across the world because of climate change while heat-related deaths increase and have been a particular challenge for older…
June 18, 2026
Earth Today | Addressing the adaptation finance gap - New call for proposals targets innovators
FOR THE Caribbean, where climate vulnerabilities are clearly in evidence and heat is a constant reminder of what is at stake, if islands do not successfully adapt to climate change, there is a new…
June 17, 2026
by Kimone Francis
Deportee deal draws fire
The Dr Andrew Holness administration is facing pressure to justify Jamaica’s involvement in a controversial United States (US) deportee arrangement as political analysts raise questions about the…
June 17, 2026
by Livern Barrett
Public official faces $200 fine after PAC no-show
A public official, who was a no-show yesterday at a meeting of the parliamentary committee examining governance and procurement issues flagged at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI),…
June 18, 2026
One Park fires up Father’s Day experience with savoury Smoke Sundays series
The summer season has arrived, and there is nothing more satisfying than the unmistakable aromas of beloved island spices wafting in the open air. With Father’s Day fast approaching, if you’re not one…
June 17, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Holness bats for coordinated response as organised crime takes hold in Jamaican Diaspora
WESTERN BUREAU:
Greater international cooperation in combating organised crime is being urged by Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness, who, yesterday, reiterated that the threat is taking root in the…
June 18, 2026
PEP results to be released on Monday
The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has advised parents, guardians and school administrators that the results of the 2026 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) will be released on…