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June 20, 2026
Massive fire destroys resort in Dominican Republic and forces evacuation of almost 1,700 tourists
A large fire almost completely destroyed a luxury resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, forcing the evacuation of almost 1,700 tourists, authorities said.
June 20, 2026
Police issue warning about buying beef after cows stolen and slaughtered in Clarendon
The Jamaica Constabulary Force's (JCF) Agricultural Protection Branch (APB) is warning the public to be cautious when purchasing beef following the illegal slaughter of eight cows in Clarendon.
June 20, 2026
Germany secures 2-1 World Cup win over Ivory Coast
Deniz Undav scored twice after being subbed on in the second half as Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on Saturday and clinched a spot in the knockout phase at the World Cup.
June 20, 2026
Curacao’s Eloy Room makes 15 saves, sends island nation to 0-0 draw with Ecuador at World Cup
Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves against a relentless Ecuador attack, allowing The Blue Wave to earn a 0-0 draw against the heavily favoured La Tri on Saturday night and earn the tiny island…
June 19, 2026
Canada’s Koné to undergo surgery after gruesome injury against Qatar
Canada’s historic first World Cup victory was overshadowed by a gruesome injury to midfielder Ismaël Koné.
June 19, 2026
Drainage study on Montego Bay identifies potential solutions to flooding
The Government has completed a drainage study of Montego Bay, St James, which has identified potential solutions to long-standing flooding in communities such as Catherine Hall.
June 19, 2026
Two Jamaican farm workers killed in Ontario crash
Two Jamaican farm workers lost their lives in a motor vehicle collision in Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada, on Thursday.
June 19, 2026
Qahal Yahweh religious group members freed in child endangerment case
Two years and three months after their trial began in April 2024, members of the Qahal Yahweh religious group who were facing charges related to child endangerment walked free from the St James Parish…
June 19, 2026
Morocco star Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case, French appeals court confirms
A French appeals court confirmed Friday that Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco star player Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case.