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07 Jul, 2026 0

FIFA investigating incident between fan and streamer IShowSpeed at World Cup match

FIFA said Tuesday it is investigating an incident involving streamer and YouTuber IShowSpeed with a fan in the stands during the World Cup match between Argentina and Cape Verde on Friday.
07 Jul, 2026 0

Search launched for missing 66-year-old St Ann man

A search has been launched in Bamboo, St Ann, for 66-year-old Owen 'Teacha' Hamilton, who has gone missing.
07 Jul, 2026 0

Ruben Vargas sends Switzerland to World Cup quarterfinals in shootout win over Colombia

Ruben Vargas converted his penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 shootout win over Colombia after a scoreless draw on Tuesday.
07 Jul, 2026 0

JISCO commits US$490 million first phase investment towards reopening of Alpart - Green

Minister of Agriculture Floyd Green today announced that the reopening and modernisation of the Alpart alumina refinery has moved a major step forward, following high-level discussions with JISCO and…
07 Jul, 2026 0

14-y-o boy and man arrested over seizure of imitation gun at party in St Thomas

A 20-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy are in police custody after being arrested in connection with the seizure of an imitation firearm at a party at a club in Trinityville, St Thomas on Monday.
06 Jul, 2026 0

Ebola deaths in Congo top 500 as health workers threaten to strike

BUNIA, Congo (AP) – At least 500 people have died out of over 1,500 confirmed cases in Congo's Ebola outbreak, authorities said, as frontline workers threatened to go on strike on Monday over…
06 Jul, 2026 0

Belgian federation to challenge FIFA's decision to let US forward Folarin Balogun play in World Cup match

The Belgian soccer federation wants explanation from FIFA about a decision to let United States forward Folarin Balogun play at the World Cup despite getting a red card in his previous game.
06 Jul, 2026 0

Strengthen integration for future generations, outgoing CARICOM chair charges

Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis and outgoing Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), has called for a stronger and more effective regional integration movement for future…
06 Jul, 2026 0

Two female teenagers in custody after elderly man attacked during alleged sexual encounter

A 64-year-old man is in hospital and two female teenagers are in police custody following an alleged attempted murder in St Thomas.