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Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:45:56 -0400Cape Verde’s Vozinha becomes Instagram sensation thanks to his saves and streamer’s push
When shown the number of Instagram followers he had gained after helping tiny Cape Verde hold off powerhouse Spain in his team’s World Cup debut, 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha gasped and laughed, in shock.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:09:05 -0400Federal government seeks to halt first US reparations programme for Black people
The federal government on Tuesday asked a judge to halt the United States’ first reparations programme that offered Black people in a small Illinois city $25,000 for 20th-century race-based housing discrimination, joining an existing lawsuit that c...
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:55:28 -040015-y-o St Elizabeth girl charged for beating and robbing teen schoolmate
A 15-year-old student of B.B. Coke High School in Junction, St Elizabeth, has been charged with robbery with aggravation and assault occasioning bodily harm following an incident at the institution last month.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:24:54 -0400Foreigners sent to Jamaica under US deal can seek to remain, says Chang
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:01:33 -0400US probing St Elizabeth businessman in cash-smuggling case at Sangster airport; granted $2M bail
The Jamaican businessman who is facing criminal charges for allegedly attempting to smuggle more than US$270,000 into the country hidden in soap boxes is under investigation by United States (US) authorities, prosecutors have revealed.
Jamaica Observer
Tue, Apr 12, 2022 07:01:00 GMT Charity makes donation to upgrade more restrooms at Little London High
SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland - Male students at Little London High School no longer have to be jealous that the girls' restroom is nicer than theirs. Last Friday, a group of alumni called Global Humanity Network Incorporated (GHNI) dona...
Tue, Apr 12, 2022 07:01:00 GMT This Day in History - April 12
Today is the 102nd day of 2022. There are 263 days left in the year.TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT1961: Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin becomes the first man to fly in space, orbit the Earth and make a safe landing. OTHER EVENTS1606: Great Britain ad...
Tue, Apr 12, 2022 07:01:00 GMT Sharif sworn in as Pakistan's new PM after week of drama
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - Pakistan's Parliament on Monday elected Opposition lawmaker Shahbaz Sharif as the new prime minister, following a week of political turmoil that led to the weekend ouster of Premier Imran Khan.Sharif took the ...
Tue, Apr 12, 2022 07:01:00 GMT Arlene Swaby fuels her business with focus and Access
While the journey of entrepreneurship has been anything but smooth sailing for small grocery store owner Arlene Swaby, she is proof that with the right focus, and a little support, small business owners can thrive."I started out after m...
Mon, Apr 11, 2022 07:01:00 GMT Hanging not solution to crime problem, says official
MONTEGO BAY, St James - Programme director, Community Renewal Programme, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Charles Clayton says the answer to the nation's crime problem is definitely not the resumption of hanging.In fact, Clayton poi...
Jamaica Star
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:25:06 -0500Noisy church giving us hell
Dear Pastor,
I hope things are well with you and your family. I am messaging you on behalf of the citizens of a district in St James.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:09:51 -0500Support place for parents launched
The first of seven planned Parent Places has been established at the Calabar Primary and Infant School in Kingston.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:03:29 -0500Students encouraged to apply for NHT scholarship
Students pursuing construction-related disciplines are being encouraged to apply for the National Housing Trust (NHT) 2026/27 Construction Scholarship by June 20.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:58:31 -0500JCF ramps up road safety enforcement
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has intensified road policing across the island, conducting daily enforcement operations and introducing new technology to improve safety and reduce traffic violations.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:51:19 -0500Diaspora charity assists health centre
The St Jago Health Centre has received a donation of medical supplies valued at $5 million
from the Florida-based diaspora entity Living Well Community Care Centre (LWCCC).