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June 20, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Rural disconnect - Russell calls for coordinated strategy to address persistent inequalities in Jamaica
Charging that the Government has abandoned rural development as a national priority, Opposition spokesman on rural and community development Dr Kenneth Russell on Wednesday proposed sweeping reforms,…
June 20, 2026
by Lester Hinds
Spark deadline pushback - Morgan declares ‘speed without quality is not success’
The completion date for phase one of the SPARK (Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network) programme has been officially revised from the end of 2026 to March 31, 2027,…
June 20, 2026
by Sashana Small
Golding’s Diaspora integration plan rebuffed as ‘farfetched’
Opposition Leader Mark Golding’s recommendation for the Jamaican Diaspora to be integrated into the country’s governance structure has been dismissed as “farfetched” by political commentator Lloyd B.…
June 20, 2026
by Gareth Davis Sr
Public beach warning - Stakeholders sound alarm that free access could leave security, maintenance gaps
Portland
A growing call for Jamaicans to be allowed to enjoy public beaches free of charge is bringing sharp focus to urgent maintenance concerns, including the need for lifeguards and sanitary…
June 19, 2026
Grange Lane dualisation in Portmore 'substantially complete', says Morgan
The Grange Lane dualisation in Portmore, St Catherine is substantially complete, while widening works on Braeton Road and Hellshire Main Road have reached roughly 40 per cent completion, Works…
June 20, 2026
US beat Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout round
The United States national football team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday.
June 19, 2026
Government minister Delano Seiveright warns public against fake investment video
Government minister Delano Seiveright is distancing himself from a video circulating on social media platforms promoting an investment opportunity, describing it as false and generated using…
June 19, 2026
St Catherine businessman gets $1 million bail in alleged motor vehicle fraud case
A St Catherine businessman accused of collecting millions of dollars from persons for motor vehicles that were never delivered was granted $1 million bail with surety when he appeared in the parish…
June 19, 2026
Four men detained, homemade gun seized in Stony Hill police operation
Four men were taken into custody by the police on Thursday during an operation in Stony Hill, St Andrew.