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June 11, 2026
Gov't says wage talks with Jamaica Police Federation ongoing
The Government says discussions with the Jamaica Police Federation on a new wage agreement for members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force remain ongoing, with further talks expected as both sides work…
June 11, 2026
Man charged in Kemelia Paul killing due in court July 17
Twenty-eight-year-old Kemar Mitchell is scheduled to appear before the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on July 17 to answer a murder charge in connection with the stabbing of 13-year-old Excelsior…
June 11, 2026
US slaps sanctions against Cuban oil and gas company as tensions rise
The United States government on Thursday announced sanctions against Cuba’s state-owned oil and gas company in a move some experts say will only deepen the island's crises and hit vulnerable…
June 11, 2026
Mexico launches 2026 World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over South Africa
Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez helped Mexico make an exuberant start to the World Cup on Thursday, scoring a goal each in a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening match of the tournament.
June 11, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Paulwell baby murder case: Bradshaw set for September trial after guilty plea talks collapse
Leoda Bradshaw, the alleged mastermind in the murder of politician Phillip Paulwell’s 10-month-old daughter Sarayah, and her mother, is to stand trial on September 28, after efforts to resolve the…
June 11, 2026
Trelawny councillor pushes for pound to tackle derelict vehicles, illegal parking
A Trelawny councillor is calling for the establishment of a vehicular pound in the parish, citing growing concerns about derelict vehicles, illegal parking, and other traffic violations.
June 11, 2026
Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort
Canada introduced legislation on Wednesday that could bar children younger than 16 from having social media accounts unless the companies show they can make their platforms safe.
June 12, 2026
Police probing deaths of missing Manchester woman and security guard sought in connection with her disappearance
A multi-division police investigation is under way following the discovery of the bodies of a Manchester woman who was reported missing and a security guard who was reportedly being sought by…
June 11, 2026
1,424 container houses in the island
The Government has acquired additional container houses to accommodate families impacted by Hurricane Melissa, with 1,424 units now in the island.