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June 15, 2026

Opposition wants urgent action as KPH air-conditioning issues again impacting surgeries

Opposition Spokesman on Health and Wellness Dr Alfred Dawes is calling for decisive action to address recurring infrastructure issues at Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) amid disruptions to surgeries.
June 15, 2026

UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube

Britain will ban children aged under 16 from using a range of social media apps, including Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube, to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time, Prime Minister…
June 15, 2026

Cape Verde stuns Spain with surprising 0-0 draw in country’s World Cup debut

Tiny Cape Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut, shutting out heavily favoured Spain.
June 15, 2026

Not missing: JCF debunks false social media claim about nine-year-old girl

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is urging members of the public to stop circulating a photograph and message on social media claiming that nine-year-old Adonai Thomas is missing.
June 15, 2026

Belgium settles for 1-1 draw with Egypt at World Cup

Romelu Lukaku’s mere presence sparked an attack that led to Belgium’s lone goal only seconds after he entered as a second-half substitute, helping his team earn a 1-1 draw with Egypt on Monday at the…
June 12, 2026

NHT warns public about fake social media accounts advertising houses for sale

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is warning the public to be on alert for fraudulent social media accounts that are falsely claiming to represent the organisation and are advertising NHT houses for…
June 12, 2026

OUR acquiring equipment to verify quality of telecoms services

Within the next few months, the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) will have the capacity to independently verify the quality of telecommunications services being provided to the public.
June 12, 2026

St Catherine man accused of injecting Clarendon girlfriend with toxic substance charged with murder

A St Catherine man who was charged with assault for allegedly attacking his girlfriend during a dispute and allegedly injecting her with a toxic substance has now been charged with murder as the woman…
June 12, 2026

Scotia Group moves to delist from JSE to go private, shareholders to vote

Scotia Group Jamaica Limited (SGJL) on Friday announced that it is moving to become a private company and delist from the Jamaica Stock Exchange, noting that the transaction, if completed, will have…