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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 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

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…
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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.