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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
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
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
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
Sri Lanka youngsters put WI Academy to the sword
HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka (CMC):
Pulindu Perera’s century led a dominant batting display by Sri Lanka Emerging Players as the West Indies Academy’s bowlers were made to toil with little success on the…
June 17, 2026
US probing St Elizabeth businessman in cash-smuggling case at Sangster airport; granted $2M bail
The Jamaican businessman who is facing criminal charges for allegedly attempting to smuggle more than US$270,000 into the country hidden in soap boxes is under investigation by United States (US)…
June 17, 2026
Grange, Shallow discuss strong Jamaica cricket
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC):
President of Cricket West Indies (CWI) Dr Kishore Shallow and Jamaica’s Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, met recently to discuss a…
June 17, 2026
Haaland brace sends Norway to Group I top
FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts (AP):
Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals, including one off a defensive blunder, and added an assist in his tournament debut yesterday to propel Norway to…