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June 22, 2026 by Sashana Small

More than time off for HANDS-ON DADS - Paternity leave reshaping fatherhood in Jamaica

Anthony Simpson never knew his father; the story he was told is that soon after he was born, his father came to see him at the hospital, took one look at him, and concluded he was not his child.…
June 21, 2026

Jamaica reaffirms global reparations commitment

Jamaica has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the global reparations movement, pledging to work in partnership with CARICOM, Ghana and other African nations, and African-descended communities…
June 21, 2026

Accountability framework signed with regional health authorities

The Ministry of Health and Wellness on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the Accountability Framework with four regional health authorities and other public bodies in the health sector.
June 21, 2026

St Catherine court frees man of rape charge

A St Catherine man who was accused of rape was freed in court on Friday after it was established during the trial that the sex was consensual.
June 21, 2026

Three shot, two fatally, including 17-y-o, in Naggo Head in Portmore

The Major Crime Investigation Division is probing the shooting of three people, two fatally, in Naggo Head, Portmore, St Catherine, on Sunday morning.
June 21, 2026

Adrianna Laing is safe and not missing, says JCF in dismissing social media claims

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is refuting claims circulating on social media platforms that teenager Adrianna Laing is missing.
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 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 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,…