Lead Stories
June 22, 2026
St Elizabeth student Jassonia Beadle is top 2026 PEP primary school performer
Jassonia Beadle, the head girl of Park Mountain Primary and Infant School in St Elizabeth, has attained the top national score in the 2026 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination for a primary school…
June 22, 2026
Belgium forward Jeremy Doku celebrates birth of his son after commentator’s criticism
The Belgian football federation congratulated Jérémy Doku on the birth of his son, Praise, on Monday, one day after a French media organisation’s apology following a commentator criticising the…
June 22, 2026
World Cup sees first weather delay as fans cleared from seats at France-Iraq match in Philadelphia
Heavy rain and an incoming thunderstorm prompted a delay at halftime of Monday’s World Cup match between France and Iraq, sending thousands of fans seeking shelter.
June 22, 2026
Accountability group raises concerns over Wheatley remaining in Cabinet, says PM should act
There is a “glaring inconsistency” in de facto Science, Technology and Special Projects Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley’s failure to resign and Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’ failure to remove him from…
June 22, 2026
Police seeking man as part of probe into JUTC bus fire
The police are seeking a man in connection with a case of arson aboard a Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) bus.
June 22, 2026
Kylian Mbappé scores 2 goals to lead France to 3-0 win over Iraq and into World Cup knockout stage
Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move into a tie for second place in career World Cup goals with 16, and France played through the tournament’s first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday and advance to…
June 22, 2026
Erling Haaland scores 2 more goals and Norway beats Senegal 3-2 to reach World Cup round of 32
Erling Haaland scored twice to raise his World Cup goal tally to four, and Norway advanced to the Round of 32 with a 3-2 victory over Senegal on Monday night.
June 21, 2026
Spanish judge orders prime minister’s wife to face corruption trial and surrender her passport
A judge on Saturday ordered the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to face trial on charges of influence peddling and corruption, and to surrender her passport.
June 21, 2026
Jamaica reaffirms global reparations commitment
Jamaica has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the global reparations movement, pledging to work in partnership with CARICOM, Ghana and other African nations, and African-descended communities…