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17 Jun, 2026 0

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal held to 1-1 draw by Congo at World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates could only manage a 1-1 draw with Congo on Wednesday in their opening World Cup match.
16 Jun, 2026 0

Iran coach says team ordered out of US right after 2-2 draw with New Zealand in World Cup opener

The coach of Iran’s World Cup team said it was ordered to leave the United States and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament by playing…
16 Jun, 2026 0

HAJ exploring acquisition of Easington lands in St Thomas

The Housing Agency of Jamaica Limited (HAJ) is slated to conduct a site visit to lands at Easington, St Thomas, on Tuesday as part of an assessment process that may lead to the acquisition of…
16 Jun, 2026 0

Parents urged to secure household chemicals to prevent accidental poisoning

The Westmoreland Health Department is imploring parents and caregivers to take extra precautions to protect children from accidental poisoning during the upcoming summer break.
16 Jun, 2026 0

Ireland imposes visa restrictions on St Lucia

The St Lucia government on Monday said it had not been given any prior notice by the Irish government regarding its decision to impose visa requirements for nationals wanting to visit the European…
16 Jun, 2026 0

Senegal looks to repeat 2002 World Cup upset of France

France’s last World Cup match against Senegal set off dancing in the streets of Dakar. Les Bleus were the defending champions when the Lions of Teranga’s 1-0 upset win in the 2002 opener caused…
16 Jun, 2026 0

Tunisia fires coach Lamouchi after heavy opening World Cup loss and appoints Renard

Tunisia has fired coach Sabri Lamouchi after being thrashed 5-1 by Sweden in its first match at the World Cup and appointed French coach Hervé Renard.
16 Jun, 2026 0

Policeman charged with murder in Latoya Bulgin shooting granted $1 million bail

Constable Andrew Wilson, the policeman charged with murder in the May 17 shooting death of 45-year-old Latoya ‘Buju’ Bulgin in Granville, St James, was this morning offered bail in the sum of $1…