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Dr Maureen Mullings Nelson

Two candidates contested the 2026 JTA President - Elect Election held June 15 - 19, 2026. They were:  

• Dr Maureen Mullings Nelson of the Mico University College  and  
• Dr Darien Henry of the Montego Bay Community College  A total of 11,275 votes were cast in the election, which was held using the Face - to - Face modality. Each candidate received votes as follows:  
• Dr Darien Henry – 3947 votes 
• Dr Maureen Mullings Nelson - 6967 votes 

Dr Maureen Mullings Nelson, having secured the highest number of votes in the preliminary count, is hereby declared President - Elect Designate.  

Dr Maureen Mullings Nelson will be officially proclaimed at the 62nd Annual Conference scheduled for August 17 – 19, 2026, at the Ocean Coral Spring, Trelawny.     

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Squatters From The Days Of Slavery!

Contributed

Michael Spence

JAMAICANS  have no real independence. What does independence mean? We are not independent. Look, in 1838, all slaves became squatters—450,000 of them.

Today in 2026, Jamaica's squatter population is really up to 1.5 million. Is that really independence? Descendants of slaves, 98% of the population own no more than 5% of Jamaica. Others, 2% mainly non-Blacks, own 95% of Jamaica.

Talk about "My Government" where? Not for Blacks. Remember this: "He who has economic power has real political power."

Blacks have no political power. Government is controlled by those with economic power, like the Queen who still has power over the slaves.

Governments are puppets for those with real economic power.

Michael Spence

Michael Spence is a graduate of Cornwall College and the University of the West Indies. He is a trained teacher, a sociologist, and a writer for Bark Di Trute.

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News From Cayman

Consumers And Businesses Have Legal Right To Install Solar Pannels And Batteries

The Utility Regulation and Competition Office (URCO), formerly OfReg, has issued a formal statement declaring that Cayman Islands homeowners and businesses have the legal right to install solar panels and battery storage for their own use, without needing to enroll in any special program or seek approval from the islands' electric utility, provided they don't send power back into the grid.

I hope that we don't start taxing them in Jamaica.

Hon. André Ebanks MP, during his official visit to Chicago

Insurance, investment funds, and professional services were among the main discussion points for Premier and Minister for Financial Services and Commerce, the Hon. André Ebanks MP, during his official visit to Chicago.

The Premier met with several financial services stakeholders to discuss broader opportunities for collaboration between the Cayman Islands and the State of Illinois.

Cats Infected

The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability, the Department of Agriculture, and the Public Health Department are advising the public of the detection of toxoplasmosis in a number of feral cats that were trapped and tested within the district of West Bay.

Car Being Stolen

The RCIPS said there has been an increase in vehicles reported stolen since the beginning of June 2026, with 8 reports received over the week ending 19 June. The majority of the incidents have occurred in George Town and Bodden Town, with West Bay also affected.

Most of the offenses were reported to have occurred during the early morning hours. In some incidents, the suspects appear to have gained access to the vehicles via external means, even though the vehicles were reported to be secured by their owners.

Most of the reports involved Honda models from the late 90s and early 2000s. Vehicles of other makes and models were also reported stolen. Two of the vehicles have since been recovered by the Police, but several remain outstanding.

I wonder if these cars are being exported.

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Tornado Hits School Compound

Mannings High School

Yesterday, the Manning's School had an unusual experience when a tornado visited the campus. Tents on the lawn were torn apart, with parts ending up on the driveway and also on power lines. This disrupted the electricity supply on the school compound.

A Tornado will hit a community with little warning, but you can oftentimes see it coming from a distance. It is best to get into a secure building until it passes. You should not go outside until you have been assured that there are no live electricity wires on the ground.

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News Just Coming In

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Questions For The INSPORTS Board Chairman

Ian Forbes

Chairman Ian Forbes at Insports, are you aware of the challenges at INSPORTS? There seems to be a relationship challenge between the head of Insports and staff members.

The impression I am getting from those who work with the head is that she does not allow staff to use their creativity and flexibility to do their jobs. She is seen as autocratic and self-centered, and she also micromanages the organization.

Who does the travelling for the organization? I understand that the staff used to do the travelling and get paid for this activity. The staff no longer does this activity. Is travelling contracted out to a company or to individuals? 

What are some of the achievements of the present head since she was first appointed in 2016? Why has she not been permanently appointed to the post? 

Taking on persons on contract is done in many instances to get around the Redundancy and the Termination of Employment Acts.

Please look into this matter before it becomes an industrial issue and productivity starts to decline. You also occupy the position of Custos, so if you chair a board, then it is expected that this organization should be an example to the nation.

The following are the core functions of INSPORT:

• Facilitate coordinated development of sports from the grassroots (community level through to national level)
• Promote the use of sport as a tool of social transformation, instilling discipline and values, unite communities, build/foster better relationships and generate economic activity
• Ensure the availability of adequate training programmes, courses and facilities for the development of personnel at all levels in all areas of sport
• Coordinate, when necessary, the activities of all agencies in the island engaged in sport development for national good

Finally, Sir, to what extent are these functions being effectively performed in the interest of the people?

Editor's Note

There is more information that I received, which I have not added to the post, since it could be very damaging. Some matters have to be proven. It is just a matter of time.

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PM Off To Suriname and Guyana

Press Release From The Office Of The Prime Minister - June 23, 2026

PM Andrew Holness

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness will depart the island today (June 22) on official business to participate in the 6th Edition of the Suriname Energy, Oil and Gas Summit and Exhibition (SEOGS 2026) and to undertake an official visit to Guyana.

The Prime Minister’s engagements in Suriname and Guyana will take place during the period June 22 to 27, 2026.

Prime Minister Holness is scheduled to return to the island on Saturday, June 27, 2026.

In the Prime Minister’s absence, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, the Honourable Dr. Horace Chang, will be in charge of the government.

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