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June 17, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal held to 1-1 draw by Congo at World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates could only manage a 1-1 draw with Congo on Wednesday in their opening World Cup match.
June 16, 2026
Iran coach says team ordered out of US right after 2-2 draw with New Zealand in World Cup opener
The coach of Iran’s World Cup team said it was ordered to leave the United States and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament by playing…
June 16, 2026
HAJ exploring acquisition of Easington lands in St Thomas
The Housing Agency of Jamaica Limited (HAJ) is slated to conduct a site visit to lands at Easington, St Thomas, on Tuesday as part of an assessment process that may lead to the acquisition of…
June 16, 2026
Parents urged to secure household chemicals to prevent accidental poisoning
The Westmoreland Health Department is imploring parents and caregivers to take extra precautions to protect children from accidental poisoning during the upcoming summer break.
June 16, 2026
Ireland imposes visa restrictions on St Lucia
The St Lucia government on Monday said it had not been given any prior notice by the Irish government regarding its decision to impose visa requirements for nationals wanting to visit the European…
June 16, 2026
Senegal looks to repeat 2002 World Cup upset of France
France’s last World Cup match against Senegal set off dancing in the streets of Dakar. Les Bleus were the defending champions when the Lions of Teranga’s 1-0 upset win in the 2002 opener caused…
June 16, 2026
Tunisia fires coach Lamouchi after heavy opening World Cup loss and appoints Renard
Tunisia has fired coach Sabri Lamouchi after being thrashed 5-1 by Sweden in its first match at the World Cup and appointed French coach Hervé Renard.
June 16, 2026
Policeman charged with murder in Latoya Bulgin shooting granted $1 million bail
Constable Andrew Wilson, the policeman charged with murder in the May 17 shooting death of 45-year-old Latoya ‘Buju’ Bulgin in Granville, St James, was this morning offered bail in the sum of $1…
June 16, 2026
Update | World Cup official says twitch caused gesture resembling supremacist sign; FIFA says no breach
A World Cup video review official said his hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign was caused by an involuntary twitch, and a FIFA committee concluded the Australian didn’t breach the sport’s…