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June 25, 2026
Ecuador advances to World Cup knockout rounds after beating Germany 2-1
Gonzalo Plata poked the ball past Manuel Neuer in the 77th minute and Ecuador advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup by rallying for a 2-1 win over Germany on Thursday.
June 25, 2026
Demerit point system to take effect October 1, drivers urged to pay outstanding tickets
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has announced that the implementation of the demerit point system for traffic violators will take effect on October 1.
June 25, 2026
Japan and Sweden play to 1-1 draw as both advance to knockout round at World Cup
Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later, giving Sweden a 1-1 draw Thursday night that sent both teams to the knockout round of the World Cup.
June 25, 2026
Netherlands secures 3-1 win over Tunisia to top World Cup Group F
Brian Brobbey scored his third goal of the World Cup, the Netherlands got a pair of goals that deflected off Tunisia into its own net, and the Dutch rolled in the rain to a 3-1 victory Thursday night…
June 24, 2026
Colombia edges Congo 1-0 to reach knockout stage at World Cup
Daniel Muñoz helped Colombia break through Congo’s stingy defence and advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup with a 1-0 win on Tuesday night.
June 24, 2026
Over 2,200 hurricane-hit homes wired under $1B JSIF energy project
Just over 2,200 households in hurricane-affected communities have been wired for electricity under the National Energy Poverty Reduction Project (NEPRP), a $1 billion Jamaica Social Investment Fund…
June 24, 2026
Elderly St Catherine landlord pleads guilty to assault of tenant during dispute
An 84-year-old St Catherine landlord on Tuesday pleaded guilty in court to assault for throwing hot water on his tenant during a dispute.
June 24, 2026
US Supreme Court sides with Trump administration in green card holders case
The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration Tuesday in an immigration case dealing with the government’s power over green card holders accused of crimes.
June 24, 2026
Major marijuana bust in Trinidad
The Customs and Excise Division in Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday said it had intercepted a shipment of drugs valued at TT$1.4 million and a firearm during an operation on Monday.