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June 3, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

Churches, rights advocate split over German Embassy’s Pride flag

The German Embassy's decision yesterday to fly the Pride flag over its Kingston mission has drawn strong condemnation from religious leaders and advocates who describe the move as insensitive to…
June 3, 2026 by Erica Virtue

Report exposes data fabrication, missing ammo and server failures at FLA

A report by the Integrity Commission (IC) into the operations of the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) has uncovered the intentional manipulation of official digital records, inventory management…
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June 3, 2026 by Erica Virtue

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS - Recommendations to the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA)

The DI recommends that, if not yet done, the FLA must take the necessary steps to address the accountability concerns around the storage of ammunition at its Main Vault. The DI’s recommendation is…
June 3, 2026

‘I am clueless’ - Ex-CEO doesn’t know how signature ended up on documents after he left UHWI

Former chief executive officer of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) Kevin Allen declared emphatically yesterday that he could not have signed a C-84 Customs form to allow for the…
June 3, 2026 by Kimone Francis

Ghost sales - Report: FLA targeted gun dealer with fake transactions, logged ammo purchase to dead man

An Integrity Commission (IC) probe has exposed severe Firearm Licensing Authority data manipulation, revealing that an employee falsified electronic records to target a prominent licensed dealer when…
June 4, 2026

J’ca elected to OAS women’s executive committee

Jamaica has been elected to the executive committee of the Inter-American Commission of Women (CIM), securing a prominent role in shaping regional gender policy over the next three years.
June 3, 2026

Drone soccer showcases new frontier for STEM innovation 

Drone technology, robotics, and esports recently took centre stage at Jamaica House as Jamaica Drone Soccer delivered a live demonstration highlighting new opportunities for STEM education,…
June 3, 2026 by Carl Gilchrist

Men facing up to the test - Improved turnout for prostate cancer screening at health fair

More men turned out for prostate cancer screening and other health checks at the fifth annual Men’s Health Fair in Ocho Rios on Sunday than in previous years, according to organisers from the Jamaica…