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20 Jun, 2026 0

Massive fire destroys resort in Dominican Republic and forces evacuation of almost 1,700 tourists

A large fire almost completely destroyed a luxury resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, forcing the evacuation of almost 1,700 tourists, authorities said.
20 Jun, 2026 0

Police issue warning about buying beef after cows stolen and slaughtered in Clarendon

The Jamaica Constabulary Force's (JCF) Agricultural Protection Branch (APB) is warning the public to be cautious when purchasing beef following the illegal slaughter of eight cows in Clarendon.
20 Jun, 2026 0

Germany secures 2-1 World Cup win over Ivory Coast

Deniz Undav scored twice after being subbed on in the second half as Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on Saturday and clinched a spot in the knockout phase at the World Cup.
20 Jun, 2026 0

Curacao’s Eloy Room makes 15 saves, sends island nation to 0-0 draw with Ecuador at World Cup

Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves against a relentless Ecuador attack, allowing The Blue Wave to earn a 0-0 draw against the heavily favoured La Tri on Saturday night and earn the tiny island…
19 Jun, 2026 0

Canada’s Koné to undergo surgery after gruesome injury against Qatar

Canada’s historic first World Cup victory was overshadowed by a gruesome injury to midfielder Ismaël Koné.
19 Jun, 2026 0

Drainage study on Montego Bay identifies potential solutions to flooding

The Government has completed a drainage study of Montego Bay, St James, which has identified potential solutions to long-standing flooding in communities such as Catherine Hall.
19 Jun, 2026 0

Two Jamaican farm workers killed in Ontario crash

Two Jamaican farm workers lost their lives in a motor vehicle collision in Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada, on Thursday.
19 Jun, 2026 0

Qahal Yahweh religious group members freed in child endangerment case

Two years and three months after their trial began in April 2024, members of the Qahal Yahweh religious group who were facing charges related to child endangerment walked free from the St James Parish…
19 Jun, 2026 0

Morocco star Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case, French appeals court confirms

A French appeals court confirmed Friday that Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco star player Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case.