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June 20, 2026
Police issue warning about buying beef after cows stolen and slaughtered in Clarendon
The Jamaica Constabulary Force's (JCF) Agricultural Protection Branch (APB) is warning the public to be cautious when purchasing beef following the illegal slaughter of eight cows in Clarendon.
June 19, 2026
by Andre Williams
CHINA WATCH - Trump nominee pledges hard line on scamming, drugs and Beijing in Jamaica posting
President Donald Trump’s nominee for United States Ambassador to Jamaica has pledged to strengthen security cooperation with Kingston, intensify efforts to combat lottery scamming and drug…
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
by Kimone Francis
PNP draws sharp line on security vs migration deals
Opposition Leader Mark Golding has drawn a sharp distinction between the agreement signed by Dr Peter Phillips in 2004 and one inked just days ago by Deputy Prime Minister Dr Horace Chang, calling the…
June 19, 2026
by Karen Madden
Farewell, North Street - Gleaner marks exit from downtown Kgn landmark
Past and present staff of The Gleaner gathered on Thursday evening at 7 North Street in downtown Kingston for a symbolic farewell to a building that has stood for decades as one of the country’s most…
June 19, 2026
by Karen Madden
PNP ramps up pressure for Wheatley’s removal from Cabinet
The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is intensifying its call for Cabinet Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley to be removed from the Cabinet following the Integrity Commission’s (IC) recommendation…
June 19, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
No match found, ballistics expert testifies in Acadia Drive case
A government ballistic expert was, yesterday, grilled over the origins of three firearms examined in connection with the 2013 Acadia Drive triple-fatal shooting and an addendum report later submitted…
June 19, 2026
US group donates laptops to storm-hit schools out west
Four schools in western Jamaica have received 20 laptop computers from a United States-based group led by Jamaica-born Roman Cowan.
The group — Omar Soliman, Nick Friedman, David Barr, Miles Kass,…