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02 Jul, 2026 0

NHT expands access to affordable homeownership

National Housing Trust (NHT) contributors now have greater access to affordable homeownership through a range of policy enhancements that took effect July 1.
02 Jul, 2026 0

Chef shot dead at Portmore home

Police have launched an investigation into the fatal shooting of a man at his home in Portmore, St Catherine, on Wednesday.
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02 Jul, 2026 0

Clashes linked to a land dispute kill 18 in north-central Nigeria, police say

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) – At least 18 people have been killed in protracted clashes related to a land dispute this week in the north-central region of Nigeria, police said Thursday.
02 Jul, 2026 0

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann in firing line at home after early World Cup exit

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann met with his bosses to answer questions about his team’s disappointing World Cup performance at a special crisis meeting at the headquarters of the German soccer…
02 Jul, 2026 0

Mikel Oyarzabal’s 2 goals send dominant Spain past Austria 3-0 and into round of 16 at World Cup

Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals and Spain beat Austria 3-0 on Thursday for its first World Cup victory in a knockout match since winning the title in 2010.
02 Jul, 2026 0

Jamaica Fire Brigade establishes drone unit to bolster emergency response capabilities

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is strengthening its emergency response capabilities through the introduction of a dedicated Drone Unit consisting of a team of firefighters specially trained in…
02 Jul, 2026 0

St Ann man charged for fatal stabbing of ex-girlfriend during dispute

A 51-year-old St Ann man has been charged for the stabbing murder of his former girlfriend, whose body was found along a dirt track in the Capture Land community of Mammee Bay last month.
02 Jul, 2026 0

Judge to deliver verdict in Dr Carl Bruce assault case on September 21

Consultant neurosurgeon Dr Carl Bruce is set to learn his fate on September 21 in the assault case in which he is accused of beating fellow neurosurgeon Dr Roger Hunter and damaging his shirt and tie…
02 Jul, 2026 0

StubHub sued by fans who say ticket cancellations crushed dreams of going to World Cup

After weeks of complaints from frustrated fans, StubHub is being sued by customers who say the ticket reseller’s inability to fulfill orders crushed their dreams of going to the World Cup.