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25 Jun, 2026 0

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.
25 Jun, 2026 0

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.
25 Jun, 2026 0

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.
25 Jun, 2026 0

Netherlands secures 3-1 win over Tunisia to top World Cup Group F

Brian Brobbey scored his third goal of the World Cup, the Netherlands got a pair of goals that deflected off Tunisia into its own net, and the Dutch rolled in the rain to a 3-1 victory Thursday night…
24 Jun, 2026 0

Over 2,200 hurricane-hit homes wired under $1B JSIF energy project

Just over 2,200 households in hurricane-affected communities have been wired for electricity under the National Energy Poverty Reduction Project (NEPRP), a $1 billion Jamaica Social Investment Fund…
24 Jun, 2026 0

Elderly St Catherine landlord pleads guilty to assault of tenant during dispute

An 84-year-old St Catherine landlord on Tuesday pleaded guilty in court to assault for throwing hot water on his tenant during a dispute.
24 Jun, 2026 0

US Supreme Court sides with Trump administration in green card holders case

The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration Tuesday in an immigration case dealing with the government’s power over green card holders accused of crimes.
24 Jun, 2026 0

Major marijuana bust in Trinidad

The Customs and Excise Division in Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday said it had intercepted a shipment of drugs valued at TT$1.4 million and a firearm during an operation on Monday.
24 Jun, 2026 0

Man wanted for Stony Hill gun attack that left man dead and father injured charged

A man who was wanted in connection with a gun attack in Bowden Hill district in Stony Hill, St Andrew in February last year that left one man dead and his father injured has been arrested and charged.