Brothers With Jamaican Connections Killed In The US

31-year-old Miquel Blake and 34-year-old Dravere Blake, Jamaicans from Trelawny, were reportedly gunned down about 1:30 a.m. on June 20. This happened in West Haven, Connecticut, USA. Both brothers were found unresponsive by police and were taken to the hospital, where they were pronounced dead. 

The police have not given any details so far. One source says it all started in a bar when one of the brothers inappropriately touched a lady whom he knew before, and this annoyed her boyfriend. This resulted in a confrontation, and the two brothers were shot.

The family is now seeking support to send the brothers' bodies to Jamaica for burial. It is probably best that they be buried in the US.

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Hon. Oswald Harding OJ, CD, KC Is Dead​!

Press Release From The Jamaica Labour Party - June 25, 2026

Hon. Oswald Harding

In expressing regret at Mr. Harding’s passing, Jamaica Labour Party Deputy Leader, the Honourable Desmond McKenzie, noted that Mr. Harding was a founding member of the Party’s influential Area Council 1, a former Deputy Chairman, and, at the time of his passing, was a Trustee of the Party.

Mr. Harding also served as President of the Senate, Attorney General, a Cabinet Minister, and was the Jamaica Labour Party’s former candidate for East Rural St. Andrew.

Deputy Leader McKenzie commented:

“The late Oswald Harding, whom many of us affectionately called Ossie, gave yeoman service to the Jamaica Labour Party. He also served Jamaica across several sectors. He was deeply committed to nation-building and genuinely believed in giving priority to initiatives that were in Jamaica’s best interest. We hail his contribution as being impactful, significant, and worthy of emulation.”

Deputy Leader McKenzie further commented:

“Ossie’s public service, given over many decades, no doubt required tremendous sacrifice. The Jamaica Labour Party is grateful to him and also appreciative of his family for allowing him the time to serve his Party and country with distinction. We express our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. The Honourable Oswald Harding was no doubt a great Jamaican.”

Mr. Harding died recently at age 90 after battling illness.

He is known as the longest-serving senator in Jamaica’s history. He was born in Kingston in 1935.

Mr. Harding was the first person to serve as President of the Senate of Jamaica for two non-consecutive terms, serving from 1980 to 1984 and from 2007 to 2011.

In 1986, he was appointed Minister of Justice and also became the Attorney General of Jamaica.

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Breaking News

  

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!

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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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