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June 16, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
No more! - Supreme Court blocks fresh bail bid for cop in smishing scam case
The Supreme Court has shut the door on a fresh bid for bail by Constable Marlando Rowe, ruling that he cannot relitigate bail decisions that have already been challenged even up to the Privy Council,…
June 16, 2026
by Lester Hinds
Blue Mahoe Capital takes another step towards listing on NASDAQ
NEW YORK:
Blue Mahoe Capital Caribbean, a US-based special-purpose company, has been given a partial green light by NASDAQ to begin taking steps to be listed on the stock exchange.
An initial…
June 16, 2026
by Lester Hinds
Two Jamaicans on King Charles’ birthday honours list
Jamaicans Sir Patrick Vernon and Dame Beverley Lindsay are among the honourees on King Charles’ 2026 birthday list.
Vernon, who currently serves on the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council for United…
June 16, 2026
Heritage preservation must be on NaRRA priority list
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Hurricane Melissa left a trail of destruction, and among the most vulnerable losses are the historic churches, great houses, and civic buildings that anchor cultural identity.…
June 16, 2026
by Sashana Small
Advocates, psychologist welcome potential social media ban for children
The Government’s announcement that it will be exploring the possibility of imposing a social media ban for children age 16 and under is being applauded by child advocates and education professionals,…
June 16, 2026
by Kimone Francis
DEPORTEE DEAL - Jamaica offers to accept non-nationals being booted from US
Kingston and Washington are expected to begin talks on an agreement first pitched by a senior Jamaican government official that could see the island accepting up to 10,000 non-Jamaicans being deported…
June 16, 2026
World Cup referee Artan will receive full fee from FIFA
ATLANTA (AP):
The Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup will still be paid his full tournament fee.
A person with knowledge of the situation told The…
June 16, 2026
by Robert Bailey
Mbappe ready for third World Cup charge
France forward Kylian Mbappe will be hoping to lead his national team to a third FIFA World Cup title as he prepares for his third appearance at football's showpiece event.
At the 2018 FIFA…
June 15, 2026
Australia ambush Turkiye in Vancouver
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP):
Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored and Australia spoiled Turkiye's return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years with a 2-0 victory on…