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June 17, 2026
Gov’t minister Wheatley rejects $164m illicit enrichment claim, vows court fight
Cabinet Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley has rejected as "patently false, inaccurate and grossly misleading" an Integrity Commission report recommending he be charged with illicit enrichment and…
June 17, 2026
JFJ raises human rights concerns over US-Jamaica deportation deal
Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) has raised concerns over Jamaica’s agreement with the United States to accept third-country nationals for temporary accommodation, warning that the arrangement could expose…
June 17, 2026
Golding tells PM to sack Wheatley; says minister facing illicit enrichment prosecution 'cannot remain in Cabinet'
Opposition Leader Mark Golding says Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness should remove Dr Andrew Wheatley from the Cabinet following the Integrity Commission’s recommendation that Wheatley be charged with…
June 17, 2026
US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait
United States President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran Wednesday that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives US-backed sanctions on the country. It…
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,…