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June 17, 2026
Tropical Storm Arthur, first Atlantic season, targets Gulf Coast with heavy rain
The first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season formed on Wednesday near the Gulf Coast, bringing intense rain and the threat of dangerous flash flooding to states including Texas and…
June 17, 2026
St Catherine pastor in motor vehicle fraud case vows to make restitution
A St Catherine pastor accused of fraud involving the purchase of a motor vehicle has told the court that he intends to make restitution to the complainant.
June 17, 2026
PM opens new Spring Village Bridge in St Catherine
Residents of Spring Village in St Catherine now have a new bridge, which will ensure safe and reliable access to schools, jobs and emergency services, and strengthen connections with adjoining…
June 17, 2026
Federal government seeks to halt first US reparations programme for Black people
The federal government on Tuesday asked a judge to halt the United States’ first reparations programme that offered Black people in a small Illinois city $25,000 for 20th-century race-based housing…
June 17, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal held to 1-1 draw by Congo at World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates could only manage a 1-1 draw with Congo on Wednesday in their opening World Cup match.
June 16, 2026
Iran coach says team ordered out of US right after 2-2 draw with New Zealand in World Cup opener
The coach of Iran’s World Cup team said it was ordered to leave the United States and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament by playing…
June 16, 2026
HAJ exploring acquisition of Easington lands in St Thomas
The Housing Agency of Jamaica Limited (HAJ) is slated to conduct a site visit to lands at Easington, St Thomas, on Tuesday as part of an assessment process that may lead to the acquisition of…
June 16, 2026
Parents urged to secure household chemicals to prevent accidental poisoning
The Westmoreland Health Department is imploring parents and caregivers to take extra precautions to protect children from accidental poisoning during the upcoming summer break.