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June 17, 2026 by Karen Madden

Integrity Commission report on Cabinet Minister Andrew Wheatley to be tabled in Parliament

An Integrity Commission investigation report into the finances of Cabinet Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley is expected to be tabled in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, according to a notice given…
June 17, 2026

Gov’t minister Wheatley rejects $164m illicit enrichment claim, vows court fight

Cabinet Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley has rejected as "patently false, inaccurate and grossly misleading" an Integrity Commission report recommending he be charged with illicit enrichment and…
June 17, 2026

JFJ raises human rights concerns over US-Jamaica deportation deal

Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) has raised concerns over Jamaica’s agreement with the United States to accept third-country nationals for temporary accommodation, warning that the arrangement could expose…
June 17, 2026

Golding tells PM to sack Wheatley; says minister facing illicit enrichment prosecution 'cannot remain in Cabinet'

Opposition Leader Mark Golding says Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness should remove Dr Andrew Wheatley from the Cabinet following the Integrity Commission’s recommendation that Wheatley be charged with…
June 17, 2026

US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait

United States President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran Wednesday that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives US-backed sanctions on the country. It…
June 16, 2026 by Kimone Francis

DEPORTEE DEAL - Jamaica offers to accept non-nationals being booted from US

Kingston and Washington are expected to begin talks on an agreement first pitched by a senior Jamaican government official that could see the island accepting up to 10,000 non-Jamaicans being deported…
June 16, 2026 by Sashana Small

Advocates, psychologist welcome potential social media ban for children

The Government’s announcement that it will be exploring the possibility of imposing a social media ban for children age 16 and under is being applauded by child advocates and education professionals,…