Jamaica News

Buchanan's challenge to PM Holness' 2025 election victory to go to trial

The Supreme Court has allowed Paul Buchanan’s constitutional challenge to the September 2025 St Andrew West Central election to go to trial in February 2027. Buchanan wants the result voided over alleged irregularities including double voting, voter intimidation and ballot-security breaches, after Prime Minister Andrew Holness won the seat by 7,054 to 4,953.

By Jamaica Gleaner

Retrieved Nov 4, 2026

NWC investigates road damage along Seaview Avenue

The National Water Commission has sent a technical team to assess roadway damage on Seaview Avenue in St Andrew after a motor truck incident on Tuesday. Heavy rainfall may have worsened the area near a broken pipeline, and the NWC is urging motorists to use caution or alternate routes while repairs and investigations continue.

By Jamaica Gleaner

Retrieved Nov 4, 2026

BZR WKND ticket buyers still waiting on refund weeks after organisers pledged money back

Patrons who requested refunds for the postponed BZR WKND Jamaica 2026 concert say they have received no money or acknowledgement from organisers, despite following refund instructions after Cardi B withdrew and the show was moved to December 20. Some are threatening complaints to the Consumer Affairs Commission and Fair Trading Commission, saying the silence has undermined trust in local events.

By Jamaica Observer

Retrieved Nov 4, 2026

UK, Jamaica sign four-year partnership for Melissa reconstruction

Jamaica and the UK have signed a four-year partnership at CHOGM to speed up Hurricane Melissa reconstruction and strengthen the island’s resilience to future disasters. The first-year £10 million programme will support NaRRA with technical expertise, project planning and delivery, while UK firms Arup, Mace and Gleeds will help prepare investment-ready infrastructure projects.

By Jamaica Observer

Retrieved Nov 4, 2026

ISSA reschedules postponed schoolboy football matches for Thursday

ISSA has revised its schoolboy football schedule after Tuesday’s islandwide postponements, with Wednesday’s Youth and Manning Cup games set to go ahead and the delayed Round of 16 fixtures moved to Thursday, November 5. Final-round matches for Manning Cup teams are now spread across Friday and Saturday, but the schedule remains weather-dependent as Jamaica faces more rain and thunderstorms.

By Jamaica Gleaner

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Jamaican man accused of voting illegally in US elections over 22 years

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement says Jamaican lawful permanent resident Antonio Mitchell was arrested for allegedly voting in multiple U.S. elections from 2000 to 2022 despite not being a citizen. ICE also says he falsely denied ever registering or voting in a January 2025 naturalisation application, making the case part of a federal election-crime investigation.

By Howard Walker

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

TikTok creator Marcel Johnson dies at 32 after battle with cancer

Jamaican TikTok creator Marcel Johnson has died at 32 after battling stomach cancer, prompting emotional tributes from his wife and brother. They remembered him as a loving family anchor and said his death leaves a deep void, with his brother vowing to carry on his legacy.

By Howard Walker

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Survey: Caribbean youth want greater role in shaping regional policies

Young people across CARICOM want a stronger role in regional decision-making, according to a survey of more than 550 respondents, with 95% backing a regional youth governance structure and 92% supporting a Youth Development Index. The findings, to be discussed in Antigua and Barbuda, also show barriers such as poor access to information, limited funding and exclusion of vulnerable groups.

By Jamaica Gleaner

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

73-year-old man shot dead, two others injured in Clarendon gun attack

A 73-year-old man, Rainford Bailey, was killed and two others injured in a shooting at a community shop in Scotts Pass, Clarendon, on Monday night. Police said a lone gunman opened fire on Bailey and another man outside the shop, then shot the shopkeeper who came to investigate; investigations are ongoing. Clarendon has recorded 29 civilian killings so far this year.

By Jamaica Gleaner

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Corporate Area Traffic Court postpones Tuesday night session

All matters set for the Corporate Area Traffic Court’s Night Court on Tuesday have been postponed and rescheduled for Tuesday, November 10 at 5:00 pm. The Judiciary of Jamaica is asking affected members of the public to attend on the new date and has apologised for the inconvenience.

By Jamaica Gleaner

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Woman running NYC Marathon for charity dies two miles from finish line

Pennsylvania runner Rachel Apa, 24, died after collapsing in Central Park during her first New York City Marathon, just over two miles from the finish. She was racing to raise money for Parkinson’s disease in honor of her grandfather, and tributes and donations quickly poured in after her death.

By Jamaica Gleaner

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

NWA urges caution on roadways amid heavy rainfall

The National Works Agency is urging motorists in Jamaica to use extreme caution during heavy rainfall, warning that flooding, landslides, fallen rocks and trees could disrupt roads and access. It says it is monitoring the network and ready to send emergency teams and equipment as unstable showers and thunderstorms continue through Saturday.

By Jamaica Gleaner

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Police identify Manchester man fatally shot in alleged confrontation

Police identified Kimani Bindloss, known as “British,” as the man shot dead in an alleged confrontation with officers in Knockpatrick, Manchester. Authorities said he was a murder suspect on bail, had been reporting to Mandeville Police Station, and was linked to a double murder in Old England earlier this year. A revolver and two rounds of ammunition were seized.

By Howard Walker

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Forex: $159.62 to one US dollar

The Jamaican dollar weakened slightly against major currencies on Tuesday, with the US dollar ending at $159.62, up from $159.55. The Canadian dollar closed at $114.71 and the British pound at $214.12, also higher than the previous day, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s trading summary.

By Howard Walker

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Anthony Patrick set for Molynes United return after Thomas sacking

Molynes United are expected to appoint veteran coach Anthony Patrick after dismissing Jermaine Thomas following a poor start to the 2026-27 Jamaica Premier League season. Thomas was the first coaching casualty of the campaign after Molynes fell to 12th place with six points from eight games, six points above the bottom two. Patrick previously coached Molynes in 2021 and brings strong experience from Racing United and schoolboy football.

By Howard Walker

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

UK PM to give Caribbean £40m in aid amid calls for reparations over role in the slave trade

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has approved about £40 million in Caribbean aid over three years at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda. The funding is aimed at infrastructure and green energy, while Burnham is also expected to discuss a possible apology for Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade and a debt reset for poorer Commonwealth countries.

By Howard Walker

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Sangster airport to stage emergency simulation exercise on Wednesday

Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay will hold a full-scale emergency simulation, Exercise Red Falcon, on Wednesday starting at 7:00 a.m. The drill will test coordination among MBJ Airports and emergency agencies, including the Fire Brigade, police, Defence Force and Health Ministry, while normal airport operations continue.

By Jamaica Gleaner

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

‘Dem never did have to dead’: Residents mourn brothers killed in Portmore house fire

Two boys, aged five and 10, died after a fire destroyed their home in Mexico, Gregory Park, Portmore, St Catherine, late Monday night. Their pregnant mother and older brother survived, but residents said they were unaware of the blaze until it was too late and believe the deaths may have been preventable.

By Jamaica Gleaner

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

NLA system outage slows property market, costing the economy millions

A major systems outage at Jamaica’s National Land Agency has halted land searches, delayed property closings and slowed court and banking-related transactions since last Tuesday. Real estate and legal stakeholders say the disruption could cost millions if services are not restored quickly, and are pressing the agency for answers and contingency plans.

By Jamaica Gleaner

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

‘British’ fatally shot in alleged police confrontation in Manchester

A murder suspect on bail, identified as Kimani Bindloss, also known as “British,” was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with police in Knockpatrick, Manchester, on Monday. Police say they seized a .38 revolver and two rounds of ammunition, and INDECOM and IPROB have been notified.

By Jamaica Gleaner

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Jamaica and UK sign deal to fast-track post-Melissa reconstruction

Jamaica and the UK have launched a four-year reconstruction partnership, starting with a £10 million programme to support NaRRA and speed recovery after Hurricane Melissa. The deal comes as CAPRI warns that weak disaster-response systems, not just funding shortages, are slowing relief and restoration of services, with only 1.8% of cash donations spent after four months.

By Jamaica Gleaner

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Terrelonge extends condolences amid ‘agonising’ loss of two brothers in house fire

St Catherine East Central MP Alando Terrelonge has expressed sorrow over the deaths of 10-year-old Dion Bell and his five-year-old brother Jausha, who died in a house fire in Gregory Park on Monday. He says the government will help the family with grief counselling, emergency relief and housing support as investigators probe the blaze.

By Howard Walker

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

GoFundMe launched to help injured St George’s goalkeeper fund $2-million surgery

St George’s College and its Old Boys Association have launched a GoFundMe to help pay for goalkeeper Jain Singh’s corrective shoulder surgery, which is expected to cost about $2 million. Singh was injured in a Manning Cup match against Kingston College, and the school is urging quick donations so he can get treatment without delay.

By Jamaica Observer

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

BGLC seizes 13 gaming machines in crackdown

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission seized 13 gaming machines worth about $5 million in raids at four premises in Dover, St Mary, and Waltham Park, St Andrew. It said six machines were unlicensed, three had expired licences, and four were operating outside approved locations, underscoring its crackdown on illegal gaming operations.

By Jamaica Gleaner

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Bail extended for man accused of fatal stabbing of nephew during World Cup dispute

A murder case against Ewarton labourer Chad Campbell, charged in the fatal stabbing of his nephew Lamar Mullings during a dispute over a World Cup TV volume, was postponed in the St Catherine parish court. Campbell’s bail was extended to January 20, 2027, when the case is expected to be heard.

By Jamaica Gleaner

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Dean Jones | Heaven’s Landlords

This commentary argues that the Roman Catholic Church is the world’s largest landowner, with an estimated 177 million acres, but that most churches do not publish full land records. It also shows how major denominations in the US, Europe and the Vatican use property as an asset, and says Jamaica should audit church land holdings for transparency and public accountability.

By Jamaica Gleaner

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Two children among five rescued after months adrift at sea

Two children and three adults were rescued near Kiribati after drifting for months in a small boat, while four others from the original nine-passenger group remain missing. The survivors had set out on a one-hour trip from Ruo Island in Micronesia on July 30, and their ordeal highlights the risks of travel across remote Pacific waters.

By Jamaica Observer

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Heavy rains force closure of Happy Grove High

Heavy rainfall forced Happy Grove High School in St Thomas to suspend classes Tuesday after flooding was reported on roads in St Thomas and parts of Portland. Principal Monique Grant-Facey said the decision was made around 9:00 a.m. as water also covered sections of the Southern Coastal Highway, disrupting travel for students and staff.

By Jamaica Observer

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Brothers, aged 5 and 10, die in Portmore house fire

Two brothers, 10-year-old Dion Bell and five-year-old Joshua Bell, died in a house fire in the Portmore Villa community of St Catherine on Monday night. Police and the Jamaica Fire Brigade responded around 7:10 pm, but the boys’ bodies were found in the rubble as investigators probe how the blaze started.

By Jamaica Observer

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

All travellers to US required to complete Ebola declaration form

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now requires all travellers on flights to the United States, including crew, to complete an Ebola attestation confirming they have not been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or transited through its airports in the past 21 days. Airlines must verify the form before boarding and deny entry to anyone who does not comply.

By Jamaica Gleaner

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Contract killings a growing concern in Manchester, says head of police division

Manchester police say they are investigating more than three suspected contract killings this year, warning the problem is growing in the parish. One such case involved Ky-mani Benloss, who was fatally shot by police in Knockpatrick after allegedly opening fire on officers; investigators believe he may have been contracted to kill someone. Authorities are urging residents to share intelligence to help disrupt organised crime.

By Jamaica Gleaner

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

73-y-o shot dead, two others injured in Clarendon

A 73-year-old Scott’s Pass, Clarendon resident, Rainford Bailey, was shot dead and two other men injured in an attack outside a shop Monday evening. Police said a gunman opened fire on the men around 7 p.m., then shot the shopkeeper in the leg when he stepped outside, highlighting continued gun violence in the parish.

By Jamaica Observer

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

UTech to confer honorary degrees on Oliver Samuels, Richard Pandohie and Vivian Crawford

UTech will award honorary degrees to Oliver Samuels, Richard Pandohie and Vivian Crawford during its 2026 graduation ceremonies, recognising their contributions to Jamaican culture, business, education and heritage. The university will also honour educator Hilory Pamela Kelly, while more than 1,800 graduates receive degrees at the Alfred Sangster Auditorium.

By Jamaica Observer

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Audley Rollen re-releases 1997 album ‘Be Wise’

Audley Rollen has re-released his 1997 album *Be Wise* through CD Baby, making it available on digital platforms. The South Florida-based singer says it is one of his strongest albums, blending R&B ballads like “Between The Sheets” and “Things in Life” with his reggae roots, reflecting a long career that began in Kingston and later moved to the U.S.

By Jamaica Observer

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Rain forces postponement of schoolboy football matches

ISSA has postponed all Schoolboy Football Round of 16 matches scheduled for today because of expected heavy rain across Jamaica. The delay affects six Manning Cup and eight daCosta Cup games, including Excelsior High vs St Catherine High and Manchester High vs defending daCosta Cup champions STETHS. The Meteorological Service says unsettled weather may last through Saturday.

By Jamaica Gleaner

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026