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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

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

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

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

St Catherine judge directs police to charge woman over false firearm claim against man, orders bail

A judge in the St Catherine Parish Court on Tuesday instructed the police to charge a woman with creating public mischief after she admitted that she had falsely claimed she was attacked by a man with…
June 30, 2026

FIFA explains World Cup ruling that led to controversial disallowed Germany goal

FIFA explained on Tuesday the tighter regulations that resulted in Germany having a potentially game-winning goal disallowed in its shock elimination from the World Cup.
June 29, 2026 by Andre Williams

Jamaica records consecutive weeks of single-digit murders as killings fall 23 per cent

Jamaica has recorded a second consecutive week of single-digit murders, with six homicides reported across the island between June 21 and June 27, according to the latest serious crime statistics from…
June 29, 2026

Three-year-old boy fatally hit by motor vehicle in Old Harbour

A three-year-old boy was killed on Saturday in Old Harbour, St Catherine, after reportedly running into the path of a motor vehicle.
June 29, 2026

Five people killed in a shooting in northern Germany

BERLIN (AP) – Five people were killed in a shooting on Monday at a youth welfare facility in the northern German town of Stade, police said. Two people were arrested, including the suspected shooter.