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June 15, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Diaspora Conference | Hurricane-damaged schools to be rebuilt stronger, says Morris Dixon
Jamaica's education system has emerged as a model of resilience following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, with all schools reopening within 90 days despite widespread damage,…
June 15, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Diaspora Conference | Seiveright urges diaspora to move beyond remittances
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright, is urging Jamaicans overseas to move beyond remittances and secure ownership stakes in Jamaica's rapidly…
June 15, 2026
Team from St Hilda’s Diocesan High to represent Jamaica at robotics championships in Netherlands
A three-member team from St Hilda's Diocesan High School in Brown's Town, St Ann, will carry Jamaica's flag in Eindhoven, Netherlands, when they compete in the FIRST Tech Challenge…
June 15, 2026
Belgium settles for 1-1 draw with Egypt at World Cup
Romelu Lukaku’s mere presence sparked an attack that led to Belgium’s lone goal only seconds after he entered as a second-half substitute, helping his team earn a 1-1 draw with Egypt on Monday at the…
June 15, 2026
Not missing: JCF debunks false social media claim about nine-year-old girl
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is urging members of the public to stop circulating a photograph and message on social media claiming that nine-year-old Adonai Thomas is missing.
June 15, 2026
Cape Verde stuns Spain with surprising 0-0 draw in country’s World Cup debut
Tiny Cape Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut, shutting out heavily favoured Spain.
June 15, 2026
UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube
Britain will ban children aged under 16 from using a range of social media apps, including Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube, to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time, Prime Minister…
June 15, 2026
After 53 years, the Knicks are NBA champions again
SAN ANTONIO (AP):
Knowing New York had waited 53 years to see the Knicks hoist the NBA championship trophy, owner James Dolan didn't even wait to be handed the 30-pound, gold-plated prize.
He…
June 15, 2026
by Robert Bailey
Reynolds hoping to bring more success to St Catherine High
Newly appointed technical director of the St Catherine High School football programme, Vassell Reynolds, says youth development will be a major focus during his tenure as he seeks to build a…