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June 11, 2026
by Karen Madden
FOOTBALL FIESTA - World Cup kicks off amid political controversy, ticket price outrage
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins with two fixtures in Mexico today against the backdrop of political firestorms, accusations of exorbitant ticket price-gouging, severe US travel restrictions,…
June 11, 2026
The overlooked legacy of Leonard Percival Howell
THE EDITOR, Madam:
When people think of Rastafari, the name that often comes to mind is Bob Marley. When they think of Emperor Haile Selassie, the name that comes to mind is usually Marcus Garvey.…
June 11, 2026
Is Cuba destined for change?
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Cuba is facing a deepening economic crisis—the worst in decades. Tourism, once a key economic driver, has nearly collapsed, with visitors almost disappearing this year. The country…
June 11, 2026
Letter of the Day | Marley took the Pan-Africanist baton from Garvey
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Pan Africanism is defined as a political and cultural movement that seeks to unify African people, both on the continent and in the diaspora. It emphasises solidarity,…
June 11, 2026
Editorial | Inspiration from TCI
Last month’s jailing of former Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) premier Michael Misick and two of his ministers brought to an end a long, complex, and expensive corruption trial.
The people of the TCI…
June 10, 2026
Mexico seeks to end its opening-day World Cup curse when it takes on South Africa
Mexico usually hits a wall when it plays on the opening day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Of the seven previous occurrences, El Tri's record is five losses and two draws. Mexico gets another…
June 10, 2026
Four new courts to be constructed under NaRRA - Chuck
Four new courthouses will be built in St. Elizabeth, Westmoreland, St. Ann and Trelawny under the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says.
June 10, 2026
St Andrew woman charged in car fraud case
A 21-year-old St Andrew woman has been charged in connection with an alleged $1.4 million motor vehicle fraud involving the sale of a Toyota Probox motor car in February.
June 10, 2026
Ahead of World Cup, Mexico striker Raul Jimenez fixes club future by signing for Wolves again
(AP) — Mexico striker Raul Jimenez sorted out his club future ahead of playing at the World Cup by signing for a second spell at English team Wolverhampton on Wednesday.