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June 2, 2026

Zimbabwe proposes law to extend 83-year-old president's term

Zimbabwe’s justice minister on Tuesday introduced a constitutional amendment bill in Parliament that would extend the tenure of the country’s 83-year-old president and shift presidential elections…
June 2, 2026 by Andre Williams

First phase of 16% public transport fare increase takes effect today

Public transport fares begin rising today, with the first eight per cent of a planned 16 per cent increase in public passenger vehicle (PPV) fares taking effect under a phased implementation, says…
June 2, 2026 by Corey Robinson

Businessman charged after alleged stolen poker box equipment found at St Elizabeth home

A St Elizabeth businessman has been charged after officers allegedly seized a cache of suspected stolen gambling machine parts during a search of his home on Friday.
June 2, 2026

BCJ rebukes Flow and Digicel for 'poor customer service' during channel changes

The Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica says Flow and Digicel, the country’s two main telecoms companies, breached their subscription television licences due to “poor and unacceptable customer service”…
June 2, 2026

Police appeal for help after 29-year-old Manchester man goes missing

A 29-year-old man from Spring Grove district in Manchester has been reported missing since Friday, May 29, the police said Tuesday.
June 2, 2026

Can a permanent resident be deported?

Dear Miss Powell, I have been a permanent resident of Canada for  11 years. I recently got into some legal trouble and am facing criminal charges. Someone told me that I could be deported. I thought…
June 2, 2026

What can my cousin do to get back a visitor visa?

I hope this email finds you well. I am desperately seeking guidance on how to navigate next steps for my cousin's B1 visa that was recently denied. She overstayed five months due to her mother’s…
June 2, 2026

A new chapter at the helm: SAJ welcomes acting commissioner of Customs

The Management Committee of the Shipping Association of Jamaica recently met with Kirk Benjamin in what marked an important first engagement since his appointment as acting commissioner of Customs.…
June 2, 2026

SVF gives Blossom Gardens Home a facelift

The Blossom Gardens Children’s Home in Montego Bay received a lift on Labour Day, when the Supreme Ventures Foundation repainted its facilities and refreshed its gardens with flowers and…