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June 22, 2026
Police seeking man as part of probe into JUTC bus fire
The police are seeking a man in connection with a case of arson aboard a Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) bus.
June 22, 2026
Accountability group raises concerns over Wheatley remaining in Cabinet, says PM should act
There is a “glaring inconsistency” in de facto Science, Technology and Special Projects Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley’s failure to resign and Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’ failure to remove him from…
June 22, 2026
World Cup sees first weather delay as fans cleared from seats at France-Iraq match in Philadelphia
Heavy rain and an incoming thunderstorm prompted a delay at halftime of Monday’s World Cup match between France and Iraq, sending thousands of fans seeking shelter.
June 22, 2026
Belgium forward Jeremy Doku celebrates birth of his son after commentator’s criticism
The Belgian football federation congratulated Jérémy Doku on the birth of his son, Praise, on Monday, one day after a French media organisation’s apology following a commentator criticising the…
June 22, 2026
St Elizabeth student Jassonia Beadle is top 2026 PEP primary school performer
Jassonia Beadle, the head girl of Park Mountain Primary and Infant School in St Elizabeth, has attained the top national score in the 2026 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination for a primary school…
June 22, 2026
Messi sets World Cup scoring record as defending champion Argentina advances to knockout stage
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals, and defending champion Argentina advanced to the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday.
June 22, 2026
Holness: Public alarm over US deportee deal ‘almost ridiculous'; vows no dumping of undesirables on Jamaica
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says no one is seeking to "dump" undesirable persons on Jamaica as part of a controversial deportation deal with the United States, and public panic…
June 22, 2026
by Sashana Small
Gov't confirms Hydel, Cumberland high schools to merge
Two St Catherine high schools - Hydel, a financially struggling private institution, and Cumberland - will be merged, the Government confirmed Monday.
June 22, 2026
Holness ‘retains confidence’ in Wheatley amid IC recommendation for corruption charges
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says he retains confidence in Cabinet Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley, who faces four criminal charges, and was unaware of the Integrity Commission’s investigation when he…