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Body of teen boy who went missing while swimming in St Thomas found

The body of a 16-year-old Munro College student who went missing after getting into difficulties while swimming at Shallay Beach in St Thomas on Wednesday has been recovered.
16 Jul, 2026 0

International students, journalists to face stricter US visa rules

Foreign journalists and international students heading to the United States on temporary visas are to face new limits on how long they can remain in the country under a new rule announced by the US…
16 Jul, 2026 0

Policeman pleads guilty to manslaughter in shooting death of girlfriend in St Mary

The policeman charged with the shooting death of his girlfriend during a dispute at the woman's house in Richmond, St Mary, in June last year has pleaded guilty.
16 Jul, 2026 0

Gov’t expects to recoup Petrojam losses from rising global oil prices – Vaz

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Daryl Vaz, says the Government is expected to recover losses incurred by State refinery, Petrojam, as a result of rising global oil prices.
House damaged by Hurricane Melissa in St Elizabeth, Jamaica last October.
16 Jul, 2026 0

Earth Today | When hurricane relief becomes waste

WHEN A hurricane passes through the Caribbean, our immediate focus is rightly on saving lives, restoring access, and getting critical supplies to affected communities. But, once the floodwaters recede…
16 Jul, 2026 0

UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup

The British government on Thursday urged FIFA to investigate Argentina’s team after players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the contested Falkland Islands.
16 Jul, 2026 0

Earth Today | Rising temperatures pose added risks for cancer patients

SUMMER IS progressing and the heat is intensifying – a clear reminder of a changing global climate and the need for actions that safeguard health, including for persons in treatment for cancer.
16 Jul, 2026 0

Earth Today | Dangerous heat - Public urged to adopt climate-smart ways to get cool

TRYING TO stay cool without the use of air conditioning is among the recommendations from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to cope with the sweltering heat – a clear call to action to…
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16 Jul, 2026 0

St Vincent and the Grenadines - Gov’t ends registration fees for entry into secondary schools

KINGSTOWN (CMC): St Vincent and the Grenadines has announced the removal of registration-related fees for first-form students entering public and government-assisted private secondary schools on the…