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June 15, 2026

43 rounds of ammunition seized in St Andrew police operation

The St Andrew Central police are reporting the seizure of 43 rounds of ammunition during an operation conducted across several areas within the division.
June 15, 2026

Iranian Americans plan protests and watch parties ahead of team’s World Cup opener

Iranian Americans are torn over Iran’s participation in the World Cup, as some community members plan to watch Monday’s match and others plan to protest outside the stadium where the team will play.
June 15, 2026

Fox to buy streaming pioneer Roku in a $22 billion deal

Fox Corp. has agreed to buy the streaming pioneer Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $22 billion, including debt.
June 15, 2026

NWC regulating water for some customers served by Constant Spring facility

The National Water Commission (NWC) says it has implemented a regulated water supply schedule for some customers served by the Constant Spring Water Treatment Facility in St Andrew as it works to…
June 15, 2026

World Cup racism monitor urges FIFA to remove match official over hand gesture on TV broadcast

FIFA’s discrimination monitor at the World Cup called Monday for a video review official to be removed for appearing to make a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign.
June 15, 2026

New department to investigate public health complaints

A new department has been established within the Ministry of Health and Wellness to independently investigate complaints about service quality and other challenges within the public health system.
June 15, 2026

Opposition wants urgent action as KPH air-conditioning issues again impacting surgeries

Opposition Spokesman on Health and Wellness Dr Alfred Dawes is calling for decisive action to address recurring infrastructure issues at Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) amid disruptions to surgeries.
June 15, 2026

UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube

Britain will ban children aged under 16 from using a range of social media apps, including Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube, to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time, Prime Minister…