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June 23, 2026

JUTC offers $1 million reward for identification of suspected arsonist

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is offering a $1-million reward for information leading to the identification of an individual of interest in connection with the setting of a bus on fire.
June 23, 2026

Stampede at World Cup match viewing in Jordan’s Amman kills 1

A stampede at a gathering of World Cup fans in Jordan’s capital early Tuesday left one person dead and eight others injured, the state news agency said.
June 23, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo roars back with two goals as Portugal beats Uzbekistan 5-0 at World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals to help Portugal roll to a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan at the World Cup on Tuesday, bouncing back after a disappointing performance in the team’s opening match.
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June 23, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

Anonymous call triggered INDECOM’s fatal shooting in Acadia probe 

A director at the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) on Monday testified that he received an anonymous call on the day three men were fatally shot on Acadia Drive in St Andrew in 2013,…
June 23, 2026

Family seeking funds to bring murdered brothers back to Jamaica

The family of two brothers who were killed in a shooting outside a bar in West Haven, Connecticut on Saturday is seeking help to take their bodies back to Jamaica for burial.
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June 23, 2026

Home sweet yaad: The real cost of owning a home in Jamaica

In Jamaica, owning a piece of land is more than just an investment – it’s a symbol of freedom, pride, and legacy. From the days of our ancestors who dreamed of land ownership after Emancipation, to…
June 23, 2026

Europe swelters under an early heat wave as France records its hottest day ever

France recorded its hottest day ever today amid an exceptional early heat wave across Europe, the national weather agency said.
June 23, 2026

US Supreme Court rules Rastafari man can’t sue Louisiana prison officials who cut his dreadlocks

The Supreme Court today barred a former Louisiana inmate from suing prison officials who cut off his dreadlocks in violation of his Rastafari religious beliefs.
June 23, 2026

JN Bank records surplus of more than $2 billion

JN Bank delivered a solid performance for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, achieving profit before tax of more than $2.29 billion. Net profit amounted to $1.45 billion, more than three times…