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16 Jun, 2026 0

Michael Abrahams | Empathy for the West

On the evening of Friday, June 5, without any warning, Jamaica was plunged into darkness by an islandwide power outage. Earlier, I had endured a particularly demanding day at work and was attempting…
16 Jun, 2026 0

Cousins says cost of living, not squatting, is Jamaica’s real crisis

Opposition Spokesman on Land Lothan Cousins has hit back at comments by Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness that Jamaica's "squatter culture" is hurting the country. The prime minister…
News
16 Jun, 2026 0

Jackson secures go-ahead to challenge banking fees ruling

Opposition lawmaker Fitz Jackson says the decision by the Court of Appeal to give the go-ahead for him to challenge the 2024 dismissal of his banking fees-related lawsuit against Bank of Nova Scotia…
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16 Jun, 2026 0

No more! - Supreme Court blocks fresh bail bid for cop in smishing scam case

The Supreme Court has shut the door on a fresh bid for bail by Constable Marlando Rowe, ruling that he cannot relitigate bail decisions that have already been challenged even up to the Privy Council,…
16 Jun, 2026 0

Blue Mahoe Capital takes another step towards listing on NASDAQ

NEW YORK: Blue Mahoe Capital Caribbean, a US-based special-purpose company, has been given a partial green light by NASDAQ to begin taking steps to be listed on the stock exchange. An initial…
16 Jun, 2026 0

Two Jamaicans on King Charles’ birthday honours list 

Jamaicans Sir Patrick Vernon and Dame Beverley Lindsay are among the honourees on King Charles’ 2026 birthday list. Vernon, who currently serves on the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council for United…
Letters
16 Jun, 2026 0

Heritage preservation must be on NaRRA priority list 

THE EDITOR, Madam: Hurricane Melissa left a trail of destruction, and among the most vulnerable losses are the historic churches, great houses, and civic buildings that anchor cultural identity.…
16 Jun, 2026 0

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,…
16 Jun, 2026 0

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…