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June 1, 2026

Update | Woman fatally stabbed allegedly by husband in Hanover identified

The police have identified the woman who was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband in Hanover as 33-year-old Kadian Bradshaw, a United States resident who had relocated to Jamaica with her spouse…
June 1, 2026

Malaysia bans social media accounts for children under 16 but questions remain

Malaysia on Monday began enforcing rules barring millions of children younger than 16 from having social media accounts, joining a growing global effort to tighten safety protections.
May 29, 2026

Lionel Messi is in Argentina’s World Cup squad as coach Scaloni calms injury fears

Amid a worrying rash of injuries, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni sought to dispel doubts by confirming that most of the reigning world champions, including captain Lionel Messi, will be part of the…
May 29, 2026

American man jailed for selling personal information of elderly to Jamaican scammers

A North Carolina man has been sentenced to just over 10 years in prison in the United States after being convicted of running a seven-year scheme in which he victimised millions of elderly Americans…
May 29, 2026

Rush Sports and TVJ exclusive broadcasters of FIFA World Cup in Ja, warn against unauthorised broadcasts

Caribbean Premier Sports Ltd (CPSL), operators of RUSH Sports, and Television Jamaica (TVJ) are advising the public, commercial establishments, promoters, advertisers, and event organisers that RUSH…
May 29, 2026

Guyana-born former head of Iowa school district sentenced to 2 years for falsely claiming to be US citizen

The former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district, who was arrested last year in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, was sentenced Friday to two years in prison.
May 29, 2026

US midfielder gets 1-day leave from World Cup training for his own wedding

American midfielder Brenden Aaronson had a good excuse to miss the US World Cup team’s training session Friday — he was getting married.
May 29, 2026

Section of Lacovia to Holland Bamboo roadway to be closed on Sunday

Motorists are being advised by the National Works Agency (NWA) that a section of the Lacovia to Holland Bamboo main road in St Elizabeth will be closed on Sunday to undertake repairs.
May 29, 2026

Portmore car salesman accused of fraud granted $700,000 bail

A Portmore, St Catherine car salesman accused of defrauding persons was today granted $700,000 bail with surety when he appeared in the parish court.