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June 16, 2026
Ireland imposes visa restrictions on St Lucia
The St Lucia government on Monday said it had not been given any prior notice by the Irish government regarding its decision to impose visa requirements for nationals wanting to visit the European…
June 16, 2026
Senegal looks to repeat 2002 World Cup upset of France
France’s last World Cup match against Senegal set off dancing in the streets of Dakar. Les Bleus were the defending champions when the Lions of Teranga’s 1-0 upset win in the 2002 opener caused…
June 16, 2026
Tunisia fires coach Lamouchi after heavy opening World Cup loss and appoints Renard
Tunisia has fired coach Sabri Lamouchi after being thrashed 5-1 by Sweden in its first match at the World Cup and appointed French coach Hervé Renard.
June 16, 2026
Policeman charged with murder in Latoya Bulgin shooting granted $1 million bail
Constable Andrew Wilson, the policeman charged with murder in the May 17 shooting death of 45-year-old Latoya ‘Buju’ Bulgin in Granville, St James, was this morning offered bail in the sum of $1…
June 16, 2026
Update | World Cup official says twitch caused gesture resembling supremacist sign; FIFA says no breach
A World Cup video review official said his hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign was caused by an involuntary twitch, and a FIFA committee concluded the Australian didn’t breach the sport’s…
June 16, 2026
Pizza Hut, overtaken by the arrival of delivery culture, will be sold for US$2.7 billion
Pizza Hut, the 68-year-old chain that has long struggled with growing competition and outdated restaurants, will be sold for US$2.7 billion by parent company Yum Brands.
June 16, 2026
Diaspora Conference | Holness calls for ‘cultural revolution’ to drive Jamaica’s next phase of growth
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has called for a fundamental cultural shift in Jamaica, arguing that the country's next stage of development depends not only on economic policies and investment…
June 16, 2026
PAC to seek contempt charges against UHWI CEO after no-show at sitting
Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is now taking steps to have Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Fitzgerald Mitchell, brought before the…
June 16, 2026
Gov’t confirms talks on US deportee transit deal, vows strict safeguards - Chang
The Government has confirmed that it is negotiating a controversial, United States-backed migration arrangement to allow non-Jamaicans deported from the US to transit through the island, but says it…