News
June 16, 2026
by Kimone Francis
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…
June 16, 2026
by Sashana Small
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,…
June 16, 2026
by Lester Hinds
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…
June 16, 2026
by Lester Hinds
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…
June 16, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
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,…
June 16, 2026
by Livern Barrett
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…
June 16, 2026
by Olivia Brown
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…
June 16, 2026
HAJ exploring acquisition of Easington lands in St Thomas
The Housing Agency of Jamaica Limited (HAJ) is slated to conduct a site visit to lands at Easington, St Thomas, on Tuesday as part of an assessment process that may lead to the acquisition of…
June 16, 2026
Parents urged to secure household chemicals to prevent accidental poisoning
The Westmoreland Health Department is imploring parents and caregivers to take extra precautions to protect children from accidental poisoning during the upcoming summer break.