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June 10, 2026
Hugh Hart remembered as nation builder with a legacy of leadership and service at Official Funeral
Late attorney and businessman Hugh Hart was today remembered as a nation builder and a man distinguished by his intellect, loyalty, and relentless discipline.
June 10, 2026
Tufton: Nine travellers under Ebola precautionary self-quarantine; Ja remains disease-free
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton on Wednesday indicated that nine travellers with recent travel histories linked to countries impacted by the Ebola outbreak are under mandatory…
June 10, 2026
St Elizabeth man charged for allegedly smuggling US$270,000 hidden in soap boxes
A St Elizabeth businessman has been arrested and charged for allegedly attempting to smuggle more than US$270,000 hidden inside boxes of bath soap in his luggage at Sangster International Airport in…
June 10, 2026
Petrojam adjusts pricing mechanism for diesel and ULSD, higher prices expected
Motorists who use automotive diesel oil and ultra-low-sulphur diesel are set to see a significant increase in prices at the pump as Petrojam has announced changes to its pricing mechanism for those…
June 10, 2026
Gas prices down, big jump in diesel and ULSD
Motorists will pay less for gas on Thursday. The state-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, says E-10 87 is to move down by $0.25 to sell for $193.63 per litre and a litre of E-10 90 will go down by $0.25 to…
June 10, 2026
by Corey Robinson
Law does not provide for blackout compensation - Vaz
Jamaicans and businesses that suffered losses during last week's all-island power outage have no legal entitlement to compensation under the current regulatory framework, Energy Minister Daryl…
June 10, 2026
Minor earthquake felt in Jamaica
A minor earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.5 was felt in parts of Jamaica on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies, Mona.
June 10, 2026
Government defends withdrawal of $500 million from FSC
Finance Minister Fayval Williams is defending the Government’s $500-million withdrawal from the Financial Services Commission (FSC), arguing that it poses no threat to the regulator’s stability or…