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June 16, 2026
by Kimone Francis
DEPORTEE DEAL - Jamaica offers to accept non-nationals being booted from US
Kingston and Washington are expected to begin talks on an agreement first pitched by a senior Jamaican government official that could see the island accepting up to 10,000 non-Jamaicans being deported…
June 16, 2026
World Cup referee Artan will receive full fee from FIFA
ATLANTA (AP):
The Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup will still be paid his full tournament fee.
A person with knowledge of the situation told The…
June 16, 2026
by Robert Bailey
Mbappe ready for third World Cup charge
France forward Kylian Mbappe will be hoping to lead his national team to a third FIFA World Cup title as he prepares for his third appearance at football's showpiece event.
At the 2018 FIFA…
June 15, 2026
Australia ambush Turkiye in Vancouver
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP):
Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored and Australia spoiled Turkiye's return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years with a 2-0 victory on…
June 15, 2026
Kamada's late header gives Japan a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP):
Daichi Kamada scored on a header off Koki Ogawa's corner kick in the 88th minute, sending the Samurai Blue fans into a frenzy and giving Japan a 2-2 draw with the…
June 15, 2026
Leroy Fearon | The price tag of a high-value partner
The recent wave of divorces involving successful entrepreneurs, executives, politicians, academics, entertainers, and other high-achieving professionals has sparked widespread discussion.
June 15, 2026
by Gareth Davis Sr
Port Antonio High student arrested after fatal stabbing in Portland
A male student from Port Antonio High in Portland, is in custody following the fatal stabbing of another male on Monday.
According to police reports, shortly after 4 p.m., an altercation developed…
June 16, 2026
Appeal court says it granted bail to man accused of murder after 'substantive unfairness' in Supreme Court ruling
The Court of Appeal overturned a Supreme Court ruling denying bail to man accused of murder because prosecutors relied on “bare, unsubstantiated hearsay” about alleged witness interference, and the…
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,…