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June 29, 2026
by Carl Gilchrist
Prospect College: Brilliant at 70
Prospect College in St Mary observed its 70th anniversary last Saturday with the graduation of its latest batch of students, whose academic and musical brilliance were on full display during the…
June 29, 2026
Editorial | Warnings from Venezuela
Last week’s earthquake in Venezuela, which may have killed tens of thousands of people, is a horrific reminder of the dangers when you live atop, or near, tectonic fault lines that tend to jostle each…
June 29, 2026
by Carl Gilchrist
A sad day for education - Former DPP slams school’s graduation separation
Former Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Paula Llewellyn has described as “a sad day for education,” reports on Saturday that a primary school in Portmore, St Catherine, was separating its…
June 29, 2026
by Andre Williams
GRIM FINDS - At least 14 body discoveries and death investigations identified across Jamaica in June
Within days of each other, Jamaicans have been confronted with a series of grim discoveries: decomposed bodies in rivers, bushes and remote communities; skeletal remains hidden in vegetation; and…
June 29, 2026
by Andre Williams
MP faces road rage - Havendale, Meadowbrook residents vent frustration over state of community infrastructure
Nearly 30 residents spent close to two hours pressing Member of Parliament (MP) for St Andrew North Western, Duane Smith, on Sunday over deteriorating roads, stalled infrastructure projects, roadside…
June 28, 2026
Injury worry for Egyptian King
SEATTLE (AP):
Former Liverpool standout and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah left Friday night's 1-1 draw with Iran at the World Cup because of a left knee injury, coach Hossam Hassan said.
June 28, 2026
Cape Verde's dream run continues - Becomes smallest country into World Cup knockout round
HOUSTON (AP):
Tiny Cape Verde defied odds to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the World Cup knockout round behind the stellar play of Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper who embodied…
June 28, 2026
Belgium engine finally revs - Trossard, De Bruyne score in 5-1 thrashing of New Zealand
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP):
With a flurry of goals, Belgium finally found their footing at the World Cup.
Leandro Trossard scored a pair of goals and Belgium overcame a slow start in the…
June 28, 2026
Bielsa takes responsibility for Uruguay's debacle - Veteran coach says he left nothing good for Uruguayan soccer
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP):
Coach Marcelo Bielsa looked desolate after Uruguay's World Cup campaign ended in disappointment Friday, saying he was fully responsible for the team's…