Lead Stories
June 25, 2026
Portmore councillor wants tougher laws to combat unhealthy eating and chronic diseases
Councillor for the Waterford Division in Portmore, St Catherine, Fenley Douglas, is calling for stronger legislation to address unhealthy eating habits and to regulate food imports, which he believes…
June 25, 2026
Church group calls for Wheatley to resign or be removed from Cabinet
A church body is urging Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness to remove Dr Andrew Wheatley from the Cabinet, arguing that allowing him to remain in office while he faces possible charges of illicit…
June 25, 2026
Thieves use backhoe in attempted ATM robbery in Trinidad and Tobago
Police in Trinidad and Tobago said Wednesday that they are searching for a group of robbers caught on camera who used a backhoe to try and steal a cash machine but bungled the movie-style heist so…
June 25, 2026
Principal: STETHS rebuilding stronger from Hurricane Melissa, school still needs critical infrastructure
Eight months after Hurricane Melissa battered St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS), Principal Keith Wellington says the institution is on track to emerge stronger than before but is still in…
June 25, 2026
Court frees Kingston man accused of rape
A Kingston man who was accused of the rape of his teen cousin seven years ago was freed today in the High Court after the matter was dismissed for lack of prosecution.
June 25, 2026
Ivory Coast into World Cup knockout round as Pépé scores twice in 2-0 win over Curaçao
Ivory Coast got goals from Nicolas Pépé in each half and advanced to the World Cup knockout round for the first time in the West African team’s history with a 2-0 victory over Curaçao on Thursday.
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.