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July 1, 2026
by Sashana Small
RAISE FALLS SHORT - Stakeholders say cost of living outrunning $1,000 hike as new minimum wage takes effect
While some stakeholders have welcomed the increase in the national minimum wage, which takes effect today, they argue that it will do little to offset the rising cost of living and are calling for a…
July 1, 2026
by Erica Virtue
‘Crisis of confidence’
A call for greater government accountability drew hundreds of people to Cross Roads, St Andrew, on Tuesday as the Advocates Network for Jamaicans staged a rally highlighting a range of national…
July 1, 2026
Island Wedding | Tevin and Chevaun’s divinely timed romance
For Tevin Robinson and Chevaun Gray, love didn’t arrive with fanfare; it began in worship. The pair met on November 16, 2024, at Purpose Released, a worship experience in St Ann hosted by one of…
June 30, 2026
FIFA explains World Cup ruling that led to controversial disallowed Germany goal
FIFA explained on Tuesday the tighter regulations that resulted in Germany having a potentially game-winning goal disallowed in its shock elimination from the World Cup.
June 30, 2026
St Catherine judge directs police to charge woman over false firearm claim against man, orders bail
A judge in the St Catherine Parish Court on Tuesday instructed the police to charge a woman with creating public mischief after she admitted that she had falsely claimed she was attacked by a man with…
June 30, 2026
Ja will not become a safe haven for criminals, says Chang in dismissing fears over third-country deportees
Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister Dr Horace Chang has dismissed concerns that Jamaica could become a haven for criminals under the proposed agreement with the United States…
June 30, 2026
Mbappé scores twice to tie Messi for World Cup lead with 6 goals, France beats Sweden 3-0
Kylian Mbappé put France ahead with a brilliant crossover step in the 45th minute and then added a second-half goal to break a World Cup knockout round scoring record, and Les Bleus beat Sweden 3-0…
June 30, 2026
UCC to honour Dame Beverly Lindsay
The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) will confer the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, on Dame Beverly Isadore Lindsay, DBE, OD, DL, in recognition of her outstanding…
June 30, 2026
Fire destroys four properties in Falmouth, including Richie's Bargain Store
The iconic Richie's Bargain Store on Duke Street in Falmouth, Trelawny, was among four properties that were destroyed by a fire earlier today.