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June 14, 2026 by Rasbert Turner

Teen killed in Quarry Hill, Spanish Town shooting

The St Catherine police are searching for four men who allegedly shot and killed an 18-year-old construction worker in the Quarry Hill community on Saturday night.
June 14, 2026

Nuclear energy within a decade: Holness says renegotiated JPS licence alone won't fix Jamaica's energy crisis

Renegotiating the Jamaica Public Service Company's electricity licence alone will not resolve the country's energy challenges, and Jamaica must begin preparing now for nuclear technology…
June 14, 2026 by Rasbert Turner

Taxi operator accused of raping 13-y-o girl granted $500,000 bail

A taxi operator accused of raping a 13-year-old girl, who was a passenger in his vehicle, was granted $500,000 bail when he appeared in the St Catherine Parish Court on Friday.
June 14, 2026

Curaçao embraces historic World Cup debut against Germany

 Curaçao is preparing for its historic World Cup debut against four-time champion Germany with a sense of excitement and pride.
June 14, 2026 by Corey Robinson

Policeman dies in suspected suicide in St James

A policeman reportedly died by suicide at the Maroon Town Police Station in St James on Sunday morning.
June 14, 2026

Man charged with murder of St Andrew labourer

A 22-year-old farmer has been charged with murder and firearm-related offences in connection with the fatal shooting of a St Andrew labourer during a dispute last year, the police say.
June 14, 2026

Surgeries at KPH disrupted due to problems with air conditioning system

The management of Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) says surgical services at the facility continue to be disrupted because of challenges with the central air-conditioning system serving two operating…
June 14, 2026

Trump says deal reached with Iran to end war

Pakistan says the United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, offering relief to the global economy more than three months since the war began.
June 14, 2026

12 dead in US plane crash

A plane carrying a pilot and 11 passengers on a skydiving outing in the US state of Missouri crashed in a field and was engulfed in flames Sunday, killing all aboard, authorities said.