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June 23, 2026
Operations resume at UHWI following protest by nurses
Operations at the University Hospital of the West Indies have returned to normal following protest actions by nurses in the Accident and Emergency department earlier today.
June 23, 2026
France coach Didier Deschamps to return home from World Cup to attend his mother’s funeral
France coach Didier Deschamps will return home from the World Cup following the death of his mother and will miss his team’s final group game against Norway, the French football federation said…
June 23, 2026
US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match
The United States is easing its restrictions on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the US Department of Homeland Security said…
June 23, 2026
JUTC offers $1 million reward for identification of suspected arsonist
The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is offering a $1-million reward for information leading to the identification of an individual of interest in connection with the setting of a bus on fire.
June 23, 2026
Stampede at World Cup match viewing in Jordan’s Amman kills 1
A stampede at a gathering of World Cup fans in Jordan’s capital early Tuesday left one person dead and eight others injured, the state news agency said.
June 23, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo roars back with two goals as Portugal beats Uzbekistan 5-0 at World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals to help Portugal roll to a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan at the World Cup on Tuesday, bouncing back after a disappointing performance in the team’s opening match.
June 23, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Anonymous call triggered INDECOM’s fatal shooting in Acadia probe
A director at the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) on Monday testified that he received an anonymous call on the day three men were fatally shot on Acadia Drive in St Andrew in 2013,…
June 23, 2026
Family seeking funds to bring murdered brothers back to Jamaica
The family of two brothers who were killed in a shooting outside a bar in West Haven, Connecticut on Saturday is seeking help to take their bodies back to Jamaica for burial.
June 23, 2026
Home sweet yaad: The real cost of owning a home in Jamaica
In Jamaica, owning a piece of land is more than just an investment – it’s a symbol of freedom, pride, and legacy. From the days of our ancestors who dreamed of land ownership after Emancipation, to…