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25 Jun, 2026 0

Portmore councillor wants tougher laws to combat unhealthy eating and chronic diseases

Councillor for the Waterford Division in Portmore, St Catherine, Fenley Douglas, is calling for stronger legislation to address unhealthy eating habits and to regulate food imports, which he believes…
25 Jun, 2026 0

Church group calls for Wheatley to resign or be removed from Cabinet

A church body is urging Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness to remove Dr Andrew Wheatley from the Cabinet, arguing that allowing him to remain in office while he faces possible charges of illicit…
25 Jun, 2026 0

Thieves use backhoe in attempted ATM robbery in Trinidad and Tobago

Police in Trinidad and Tobago said Wednesday that they are searching for a group of robbers caught on camera who used a backhoe to try and steal a cash machine but bungled the movie-style heist so…
25 Jun, 2026 0

Principal: STETHS rebuilding stronger from Hurricane Melissa, school still needs critical infrastructure

Eight months after Hurricane Melissa battered St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS), Principal Keith Wellington says the institution is on track to emerge stronger than before but is still in…
25 Jun, 2026 0

Court frees Kingston man accused of rape

A Kingston man who was accused of the rape of his teen cousin seven years ago was freed today in the High Court after the matter was dismissed for lack of prosecution.
25 Jun, 2026 0

Ivory Coast into World Cup knockout round as Pépé scores twice in 2-0 win over Curaçao

Ivory Coast got goals from Nicolas Pépé in each half and advanced to the World Cup knockout round for the first time in the West African team’s history with a 2-0 victory over Curaçao on Thursday.
25 Jun, 2026 0

Ecuador advances to World Cup knockout rounds after beating Germany 2-1

Gonzalo Plata poked the ball past Manuel Neuer in the 77th minute and Ecuador advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup by rallying for a 2-1 win over Germany on Thursday.
25 Jun, 2026 0

Demerit point system to take effect October 1, drivers urged to pay outstanding tickets

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has announced that the implementation of the demerit point system for traffic violators will take effect on October 1.