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Martin Ødegaard scored the game’s only goal in the 72nd minute to send the defending champion six points clear of Manchester City.
07 Nov, 2026 0

Arsenal defeat Hull, extends lead atop EPL

Arsenal eked out a narrow 1-0 win over Hull on Saturday to extend their lead in the English Premier League. Martin Ødegaard scored the game’s only goal in the 72nd minute to send the defending…
Patrick Graham, head coach of Manning's School, said the flue outbreak was first detected on Thursday during their 1-4 defeat to Central High
07 Nov, 2026 0

Flu outbreak caused Manning's School daCosta Cup team to forfeit game - Coach

Coach of The Manning’s School's daCosta Cup team Patrick Graham says a flu outbreak affected several players and members of the coaching staff, leaving them too ill to travel for the game against…
The directive by Mayor John Whitmire requires cops in Houston to contact ICE only if the person they stop is arrested on a charge that is subject to jailing or if ICE issues an administrative warrant.
07 Nov, 2026 0

Houston police to limit cooperation with ICE as Democratic mayor takes over in Texas

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s newly-elected Mayor has directed the police to limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities by signing an order on Friday which he said was the result of Democrats…
Dr Kasan Troupe (second right), permanent secretary in the Ministry of Education, in a playful mood with Kyle Clarke as (from left) his grandmother, Arlene Bailey, who lives in Fletcher’s Land, Kingston; Anna-Kay Magnus-Watson, acting CEO of the National
06 Nov, 2026 0

Parents urged to denounce bullying in schools

WESTERN BUREAU: Education expert Dr Kasan Troupe is urging Jamaican parents to take a stronger stand against bullying in schools, stressing that schools must be safe spaces where children can learn,…
Jamaica Labour Party Deputy Leader Desmond McKenzie speaking at a press conference on Friday.
06 Nov, 2026 0

McKenzie refuses to apologise for Parliament fracas

Kingston Western Member of Parliament Desmond McKenzie has refused to apologise for his conduct during Tuesday's heated confrontation in Parliament, insisting that he did nothing wrong and did…
The new HIV prevention drug lenacapavir.
06 Nov, 2026 0

New HIV prevention drug offers hope, but limited supply hampers access

A new HIV-prevention drug that offers nearly complete protection with just two injections a year is raising hopes of curbing the global epidemic, but limited supplies are restricting access in many…
Leader of Opposition Business Phillip Paulwell (left) and House Speaker Juliet Holness (right) will be having a meeting on Monday, November 9, amid growing tensions over the conduct and functioning of the House of Representatives.
06 Nov, 2026 0

Paulwell accepts invitation to meet with House Speaker amid deepening parliamentary tensions

Leader of Opposition Business Phillip Paulwell has accepted an invitation to meet with House Speaker Juliet Holness and the Leader of Government Business Floyd Green on Monday, November 9, amid…
Otarah Byfield-Nugent, CEO of the Police Civilian Oversight Authority.
06 Nov, 2026 0

CISOCA GAPS - Officers overstretched, undertrained and short of vehicles, oversight body
A key police oversight body has flagged serious infrastructure deficiencies, inadequate staffing numbers and training, and insufficient service vehicles at the Centre for Investigation of Sexual…
Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake
06 Nov, 2026 0

Police Commissioner: More than 600 arrests for firearm-related offences

Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake says the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has made more than 600 arrests for firearm-related offences, with suspects found carrying weapons in more than half of the…