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June 2, 2026

Growth & Jobs | Building a legacy Morris Nelson’s career path shaped by early life

Long before boardrooms, executive meetings, and regional leadership responsibilities became part of his daily life, Morris Nelson learned some of his most important lessons in the quiet farming…
June 2, 2026

Growth & Jobs | Buyers urged to be strategic as real estate boom continues 

A real estate boom continues to unfold across Jamaica, fuelled by rising demand from local and overseas buyers, as well as ongoing developments reshaping the property landscape, local experts say. 
June 1, 2026

Malaysia bans social media accounts for children under 16 but questions remain

Malaysia on Monday began enforcing rules barring millions of children younger than 16 from having social media accounts, joining a growing global effort to tighten safety protections.
June 1, 2026

Update | Woman fatally stabbed allegedly by husband in Hanover identified

The police have identified the woman who was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband in Hanover as 33-year-old Kadian Bradshaw, a United States resident who had relocated to Jamaica with her spouse…
June 1, 2026

US to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can process visas

The State Department plans to drastically slash the number of US embassies and consulates in Africa that can process visas for foreigners seeking to come to the United States.
June 2, 2026

Growth & Jobs | Don’t skirt the experts -Diasporans cautioned to get professional help when purchasing real estate in Jamaica  

As the high demand for Jamaica’s real estate remains steady among the Jamaican diaspora, industry professionals are emphasising the need for them to procure the expertise of local real estate experts…
June 1, 2026

St Lucia announces increases in energy prices

The St Lucia government on Monday announced an increase in energy prices, blaming the ongoing global situation, particularly tensions involving Iran and the United States, for the price hike.
June 1, 2026

Deadly crash along Rose Hall main road in St James

At least one person was killed and several others injured in a multi-vehicle crash along the Rose Hall main road this afternoon.
June 1, 2026

221 killed in first five months of 2026 as murders fall 23%

As of May 31, Jamaica’s murder tally stood at 221, a 23 per cent decline compared with the 288 killings reported during the corresponding period last year, according to the latest crime statistics…