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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.
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

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 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

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

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

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

Does Jamaica have a human rights problem? - Chuck says no, Opposition calls claim 'delusional'

Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says Jamaica “does not” have a human rights problem, a claim the Opposition is demanding he withdraw, citing police-related fatalities, including 11 civilians killed in…
June 11, 2026

Over 5,000 Manchester residents to benefit from new water pipeline upgrade

Approximately 5,200 residents in communities across Mandeville, Manchester are set to benefit from improved water reliability after $124-million pipeline system was brought into operation on Thursday.