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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
Irina D. Manta | Proposed green card policy could wrongly assume legal immigrants are evading the law
More than half a million people rely every year on the ability to apply from within the United States for a green card, the government-issued ID that allows an immigrant to legally live and work in…
May 29, 2026
PNP calls on Jamaican gov't to lead Caribbean push for dialogue on Cuba crisis
The People’s National Party (PNP) is urging the Jamaican Government and other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) states to adopt a coordinated regional position on Cuba amid mounting concern over worsening…
May 29, 2026
FLA loses bid to get copy of unpublished Integrity Commission report but gets permission to appeal
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) seeking disclosure of an unpublished Integrity Commission investigation report into alleged corruption and…
May 29, 2026
by Leon Jackson
Red Cross delivers $21m hurricane relief to Trelawny families
The Trelawny branch of the International Red Cross has coordinated the distribution of $21 million in Hurricane Melissa relief assistance to 300 families in northern Trelawny.
May 29, 2026
Court clears lawyer Isat Buchanan of misconduct, says GLC disciplinary committee breached natural justice
The Court of Appeal has overturned a finding of professional misconduct against attorney-at-law and Portland Eastern Member of Parliament Isat Buchanan, which arose from comments he made about the…
May 29, 2026
by Olivia Brown
Rising above - Studio One youth earns dental degree from Rutgers
From Studio One Boulevard in Kingston to a US-trained doctor, Dr Shemar Rhoden’s journey is one of resilience forged in hardship.
“Poverty tried to define my future,” he said, reflecting on the…
May 29, 2026
WHO chief lands in Congo, saying Ebola outbreak 'can be stopped'
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has arrived in Congo's capital, Kinshasa, to support efforts against an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola virus. His visit comes as medical…
May 29, 2026
EU seeks more vessels to secure Hormuz navigation
The European Union’s foreign policy chief has said securing freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz after the Iran war ends will require more ships, including additional vessels from…