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June 30, 2026
Ja will not become a safe haven for criminals, says Chang in dismissing fears over third-country deportees
Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister Dr Horace Chang has dismissed concerns that Jamaica could become a haven for criminals under the proposed agreement with the United States…
June 30, 2026
Mbappé scores twice to tie Messi for World Cup lead with 6 goals, France beats Sweden 3-0
Kylian Mbappé put France ahead with a brilliant crossover step in the 45th minute and then added a second-half goal to break a World Cup knockout round scoring record, and Les Bleus beat Sweden 3-0…
June 30, 2026
UCC to honour Dame Beverly Lindsay
The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) will confer the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, on Dame Beverly Isadore Lindsay, DBE, OD, DL, in recognition of her outstanding…
June 30, 2026
Fire destroys four properties in Falmouth, including Richie's Bargain Store
The iconic Richie's Bargain Store on Duke Street in Falmouth, Trelawny, was among four properties that were destroyed by a fire earlier today.
June 30, 2026
Hermitage Dam decline triggers water restrictions for some Corporate Area communities – NWC
The National Water Commission (NWC) is reporting that it has moved to implement water rationing for thousands of customers served by the Constant Spring Water Treatment Facility in St Andrew as water…
June 30, 2026
Grange unveils National Stadium redevelopment plans
The Government has unveiled new details of the planned redevelopment of the National Stadium in St Andrew, with Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, describing the…
June 30, 2026
WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers, closing a privacy blind spot
WhatsApp users will soon get the option of going by usernames instead of phone numbers, the company said Monday, announcing plans to address a privacy blind spot.
June 30, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
Man charged with robbing, stabbing businessman in McCooks Pen granted $800,000 bail
Twenty-year-old Giavanni McFarlane, who is charged in connection with the March 1, 2026 stabbing and robbery of a businessman in McCooks Pen, St Catherine, was today granted $800,000 bail with surety…
June 30, 2026
by Andre Williams
Jamaican Parliament observes moment of silence for Venezuela following devastating earthquakes
Jamaica’s House of Representatives on Tuesday paused proceedings to express solidarity with the people of Venezuela following the recent earthquakes that devastated parts of the South American nation.