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Greenland's Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen holds a press conference in Nuuk, Greenland on January 5, 2026.
06 Jan, 2026 0

European leaders push back on Trump's comments about a US takeover of Greenland

Several European leaders pushed back Tuesday on United States President Donald Trump’s comments seeking an American takeover of Greenland. The island is a self-governing territory of the kingdom of…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness.
06 Jan, 2026 0

Holness: $75m for churches is for clean-up, not reconstruction

The Government’s $75-million allocation to churches damaged by Hurricane Melissa is not for reconstruction but to assist with debris removal and property clean-up, says Prime Minister Dr Andrew…
People stand around floral tributes and candles placed outside the sealed off Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Swiss Alps, Switzerland on January. 3, 2026, where a devastating fire left dead and injured during the New Year's celebrations.
06 Jan, 2026 0

Deadly Swiss bar fire exposes years of missed safety inspections

Fire safety inspections had not been carried out since 2019 at the bar in Switzerland where a fire at a New Year's party left 40 people dead and over 100 injured, local authorities said Tuesday. …
The landslide followed heavy rainfall early Tuesday morning.
06 Jan, 2026 0

Landslide blocks Junction main road in St Mary

The roadway leading into Kingston in the vicinity of Broadgate, at the eastern end of the Junction main road in St Mary, is now impassable due to a major landslide. The landslide, triggered by heavy…
Akeil Leachman (second left) of Tivoli Gardens FC is congratulated by his teammates after scoring the first goal during their Jamaica Premier League football match against Portmore United at the Edward Seaga Sports Complex in Kingston yesterday. The game e
06 Jan, 2026 0

Late goal at Tivoli leaves Portmore gaffer fuming

Third-place Portmore United missed a great opportunity to close the gap on the front two in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) after they gave up a last-minute goal to settle for a 2-2 draw with Tivoli…
Montego Bay United coach, Xavier Gilbert.
06 Jan, 2026 0

MBU coach ponders defensive concerns, eyes transfer window

Head coach of Jamaica Premier League (JPL) leaders Montego Bay United (MBU), Xavier Gilbert, says the club will be looking to strengthen its defence in this month’s transfer window. Montego Bay United…
Jewel Andrew
06 Jan, 2026 0

West Indies U19 to lean on experience of Andrew

As the West Indies Under-19 squad prepares to depart Barbados today for the ICC U19 World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia, all eyes are fixed on one young man who carries the weight of expectation and the…
England’s goal shooter takes a shot during the first Test of the Horizon Vitality Netball series against Jamaica at the Copper Box Arena on December 13, 2025.
06 Jan, 2026 0

Topsy-turvy year for netball in Jamaica

The year 2025 has been described as a topsy-turvy one for the sport of netball in Jamaica, according to Karen Rosen Baugh, president of Netball Jamaica (NJ), as the organisation navigated a demanding…
Gertrude Morrison celebrates her 100th birthday at the Philgrim Church of God in Robertsfield, Mavis Bank, St Andrew.
06 Jan, 2026 0

A century of grace

With a life rooted in faith, and a legacy built on love, Anita Gertrude Morrison said she felt blessed to witness her heritage as her family and friends came together at the Pilgrim Church of God in…