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Power Crisis: Jamaica plunged into an island-wide blackout Friday night after a system failure, with Energy Minister Daryl Vaz calling it “unacceptable” and ordering a probe as JPS moves to restore electricity in phases. Sports—Cricket: West Indies coach Daren Sammy backs Shai Hope ahead of his 150th ODI at Sabina Park, while also pushing the team to improve how they handle Sri Lanka’s spin in the must-win second match. Sports—Football/World Cup: Ghana’s GFA has released Black Stars squad numbers for the 2026 World Cup, with Jordan Ayew keeping No. 9 and Lawrence Ati-Zigi taking No. 1. Business & Tourism: Afreximbank kicks off its first Jamaica roadshow to boost trade and investment links with Africa. Local Life: NCB will relocate its Falmouth branch to Champion Plaza on July 6 to improve access and service efficiency. Culture: Club MECA hosts a two-night run with Nigy Boy and Serani.

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Jun. 3, 2026

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Jamaica hit by nationwide blackout as island-wide power outage triggers investigation

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Energy Minister calls Jamaica electricity blackout ‘unacceptable’; orders probe

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Minister Invites Jamaicans to 11th Biennial Diaspora Conference

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