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JPS restores power to over 550,000 customers after islandwide outage, Vaz calls emergency meeting
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Principals of two Corporate Area-based special education institutions — Marie Atkins Early Childhood and Maranatha Early Childhood Basic schools — are appealing for assistance to expand their campuses as they move to better accommodate an increasing number of students with
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Former President of the Court of Appeal Justice Ian Forte was on Friday lauded for his stewardship of Jamaica’s highest court and his immense contribution to national and Caribbean jurisprudence.
Retired Justice Forte, the spouse of parliamentarian Marlene Malahoo Forte, died at
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From the get-go, the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, which opens next Thursday, was always going to be very different from all previous editions.
To begin with, it’s being hosted by three nations — United States, Mexico and Canada, representing Concacaf. Also, 48 participants, up
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Energy Minister calls Jamaica electricity blackout ‘unacceptable’; orders probe
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JPS has begun to restore electricity to Jamaicans following an all-island power outage on Friday night, according to energy minister Daryl Vaz, who described the blackout as "unacceptable".
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A fire broke out at Up Park Camp in Kingston on Friday evening.
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Blackouts have been reported across several parishes in Jamaica, affecting electricity service in multiple areas.
Efforts to contact the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) for information on the cause of the outages and estimated restoration times have so far been futile. The JPS is
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Blackouts have been reported across several parishes in Jamaica, affecting electricity service in multiple areas.
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The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has stepped up its engagement with Jamaica, hosting its first roadshow in the country as it seeks to expand trade, investment and industrialisation opportunities between the Caribbean and Africa.
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A weekend packed with music, star power and celebration is set to unfold at Club MECA as the venue rolls out a two-night entertainment experience featuring some of Jamaica's most talked-about acts.
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National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB) will relocate its Falmouth branch to Champion Plaza on July 6 as the financial institution seeks to improve customer access, parking and service efficiency in the growing Trelawny market.
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Kanya King, the London born entrepreneur who alongside Andy Ruffell founded the Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards in 1996, has died at the age of 57.
King’s death was announced by the MOBO Organisation in a statement on its official social media pages.
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The ATL Automotive Group will be out in full force as the title sponsor for Skvnk Fest, scheduled for this Sunday, June 7, at Cinema 2, New Kingston.
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Mount Pleasant Academy will play All Saints United of Antigua and Barbuda in the Round of 16 of the Caribbean Football Union Club Shield on either July 25 or 26, it was announced after Friday’s official draw.
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Customers have been promised a more reliable and cost-effective way of sending and receiving packages through a new flat-rate parcel delivery service introduced by Showfa Express Limited and Paymaster Jamaica.
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Most Jamaican finance teams I work with are not short on ideas. They are short on hours. A senior accountant spends Tuesday cleaning a messy export from a point-of-sale system. The CFO of a mid-sized manufacturer in Spanish Town spends Thursday rebuilding a budget because a line
The United State (US) CDC on Friday urged strong public health interventions against the current Ebola outbreak, citing their models that show it could otherwise rival the scale of the 2014 West Africa outbreak.
Parliament's Economy and Production Committee is to undertake a comprehensive review of flexible work hours and work-from-home policies.
The United States (US) dollar on Friday, June 5, ended trading at $158.10, down 28 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary.
The Government will invest $200 million this year to expand capacity at care facilities, thereby easing overcrowding and freeing up bed space.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Alando Terrelonge, has welcomed the participation of Jamaican track and field legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference.
According to a ministry statement, Fraser-Pryce
A bold new television series is sparking conversations about faith, relationships, leadership and accountability within church communities.
Produced by Eric and Natasha Brown of Cinnamon Brown Entertainment, Sundays After Church offers a raw and thought-provoking look at life
For most football fans, the UEFA Champions League Final is an event experienced from a television screen. This year, however, a select group of Jamaican football lovers, customers and brand ambassadors found themselves at the heart of the action as Heineken Jamaica took them to
After his 2025 birthday party in St Croix, Spragga Benz’ management planned an even bigger event to celebrate his 57th year in 2026. They got that and more at "Step Into A Journey to Kingston", which took place on May 31 in South Florida.
UK-based reggae singer Debbie DeFire is showcasing two distinct sides of her artistry with the release of her latest singles, Rude Bwoy and Life.
Reggae artiste El Feco says the response to his latest single, Love Seems Far Away, has been deeply encouraging since the release of the official music video.
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Delroy Chuck, has expressed profound sadness at the passing of Justice Ian Forte, hailing him as one of Jamaica’s most distinguished legal minds and a towering figure in the administration of justice.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Alando Terrelonge, has welcomed the participation of Jamaican track and field legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference.
Police are reporting that six vendors were arrested and charged with breaches of the Towns and Communities Act, and five others were warned, following a clampdown on vending along the Winston Jones Highway in Mandeville on Thursday.
Importers of used vehicles who fail to secure the required pre-shipment inspection certificate before shipping their vehicles to Jamaica will now be charged a US$500 verification fee.
The Jamaica Trade Board Limited (JTBL) said the fee takes effect June 1, 2026, and will apply
Actor Anthony Head, best known for his roles in Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, has died at the age of 72, his family announced Friday.
A US federal judge on Friday blocked a series of restrictions placed by President Donald Trump's administration on legal immigration following last year's shooting of two members of the National Guard by an Afghan immigrant.
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi of Argentina was among the first 11 players named on Friday to the MLS squad for next month's MLS All-Star Game at Charlotte, North Carolina.
The Judiciary of Jamaica is mourning the loss of former president of the Court of Appeal, Justice Ian Forte, OJ, CD, who died at his home early Friday.
Police in Guyana are searching for a lone suspect following the fatal stabbing of a seven-year-old boy and the injury of his disabled grandmother during a home invasion in East Bank Essequibo early Friday morning.
This year, a select group of Jamaican football lovers found themselves at the heart of the UEFA Champions League Final as Heineken Jamaica took them to Budapest for one of the biggest weekends in world sport.
Furthering its mission of transforming Jamaica’s digital landscape, the Universal Service Fund has donated approximately $4.2 million worth of computer devices to the Manchester Municipal Corporation.
A 60-year-old man succumbed to injuries he sustained after he was struck by several lengths of steel being delivered by a truck in Balvenie Heights, Mandeville on Thursday.
Police have identified the father and son who were killed execution style in New Forest, Manchester on Friday morning.
National champion and Olympic Games medallist Megan Simmonds says she is where she wants to be mentally, having rediscovered her love for track and field, while dedicating this season to her fans.
Simmonds won her first Diamond League race on Thursday at the Golden Gala Pietro
Some 1.47 million people are displaced in gang-ravaged Haiti, the United Nations' migration agency said Friday, warning that its ability to help could dry up within months.
The Jamaica Labour Party has expressed sadness at the passing of distinguished jurist and retired Court of Appeal president Justice Ian Forte.
The WHO and the African Union's public health agency launched a US$518-million joint plan on Friday to tackle the Ebola outbreak causing alarm in the Democratic Republic of Congo and its neighbours.
Administrators of Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) have described the arrest of one of its staff members for misuse of students’ funds, as proof that its internal checks and balances work.
In a release on Thursday, shortly after the Financial Investigations Division (FID)
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says another 300 container homes are set to arrive in the country today as part of the Government’s push to assist Jamaicans including those here whose homes were destroyed by last October’s Hurricane Melissa.
He said 1,200 of the housing
Fresh off a 17.02-metre comeback jump, Jaydon Hibbert says Turkey helped rebuild him mentally & emotionally after a devastating injury, while accusing Jamaican sporting officials of failing to support him during one of the darkest periods of his career.
45-y-o mom battling rare cancer not giving up
‘Buff Lift’ anyone? Women turning to surgery to enhance intimate areas
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness on Thursday urged private insurers to pay up Hurricane Melissa-related claims, insisting this is critical to national recovery. He juxtaposed their performance with that of the National Housing Trust (NHT) which he said has paid out billions to
Three Jamaicans are among 19 individuals charged in a major United States drug trafficking investigation targeting two alleged multi-state criminal organisations accused of distributing cocaine, fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Chief executive officer of the newly created National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Ambassador Antony Anderson appears to have mostly ticked the right boxes in a recent interview with the State-run Jamaica Information Service (JIS). His assertion that “very
Detectives up to early Friday morning were processing a double murder scene where a father and son were killed in New Forest, Manchester.
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Retired Justice Ian Xavier Forte, the husband of Marlene Malahoo Forte and a distinguished former president of the Court of Appeal, has died.
The Ghetto Kids, a Ugandan dance troupe made up of street children, spoke of their excitement at being invited by music superstar Shakira to perform at the World Cup. The Colombian star last week announced on Instagram that the Ugandan kids were her first selection to join her
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Courtyard by Marriott unveils sophisticated new look
Wheatley: Full Data Protection Act enforcement soon
Holness wants insurers to fast-track Hurricane Melissa claims
‘NO-FAIL MISSION’ - NaRRA boss dismisses favouritism claims, vows accountability
CHANG DEFENDS DALLING - Security minister backs FLA leadership after IC report
Three more arrested and charged in multimillion-dollar NCB phishing scam, granted $450,000 bail - MOCA
The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is putting several emergency measures in place for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Chang defends FLA leadership amid Integrity Commission report
GraceKennedy (GK) will once again play a central role in strengthening the connection between Jamaica and its diaspora as a Legacy Partner of the upcoming 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, scheduled for June 14-18, 2026 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St James.
GraceKennedy will once again play a central role in strengthening the connection between Jamaica and its diaspora as a Legacy Partner of the upcoming 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference
Dear Editor,
As a concerned high school educator in Jamaica, I am becoming increasingly alarmed by the growing literacy and behavioural crisis unfolding within our secondary school classrooms. Every day, teachers across this country are being asked to perform miracles under
The United States (US) announced new sanctions Thursday on Cuba’s president and some of his immediate family, alongside members of the Castro family, in Washington’s latest ramping up of pressure on its communist-led neighbor.
Among those targeted were the son and a grandson of
A labourer of a York Town address, Clarendon, was on Thursday offered bail in the sum of $400,000 when he appeared in the May Pen Parish Court on gun-related charges.
He is 34- year- old Hartley Blake.
The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is set to launch a new emergency communication centre, designed to improve response times islandwide through the implementation of an automatic station alerting system.
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