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June 12, 2026

Place nature at the heart of hurricane recovery – UNDP representative

Jamaica should place nature-based solutions at the centre of its recovery from Hurricane Melissa, particularly in vulnerable communities, according to Dr Kishan Khoday, resident representative of the…
June 12, 2026

OUR establishes special team for JPS blackout investigation

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) has established a special internal team to oversee the regulatory response to the recent islandwide blackout, following its review of a preliminary report…
June 12, 2026

SpaceX soars 23% in Wall Street debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire

Shares of SpaceX soared 23% in their Wall Street debut on Friday, making the rocket maker’s CEO Elon Musk the first-ever trillionaire.
June 12, 2026 by Mickalia Kington

Children’s day event lifts spirits of storm-affected students

Western Bureau: Over 300 students from the Sir Clifford Campbell Primary School in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, were recently given a memorable Children’s day treat by the Hedonism II Foundation…
June 12, 2026

Bosnia-Herzegovina embraces underdog role in World Cup opener against Canada

Bosnia-Herzegovina made it to the World Cup on the last day of European qualifying. Now it’s facing one of the three co-hosts, Canada, in its opener.
June 12, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Kiwanis Club of West St Andrew celebrates 47 years of service

For 47 years, the Kiwanis Club of West St Andrew has quietly but consistently transformed lives through service, mentorship, and community development. That legacy was celebrated in grand style at the…
June 12, 2026

How to stay safe while travelling during extreme heat

As travellers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait. Above-average temperatures could be on the cards this summer, according to forecasters, the El Niño event could…
June 12, 2026

Scotia Group moves to delist from JSE to go private, shareholders to vote

Scotia Group Jamaica Limited (SGJL) on Friday announced that it is moving to become a private company and delist from the Jamaica Stock Exchange, noting that the transaction, if completed, will have…