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Jamaica Gleaner

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:50:52 -0400
Gov’t reaffirms commitment to Project ‘STAR’ with new $200 million partnership
The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to Project STAR (Social Transformation and Renewal) through a new $200 million public-private partnership spanning 24 months.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:50:55 -0400
$390 million allocated for road repairs in Northern Trelawny under SPARK programme
Some $390 million is to be spent to undertake rehabilitation work on three roadways in northern Trelawny under the Government’s Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to Our Road Network (SPARK) Programme.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:48:03 -0400
Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive policy for asylum seekers
The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the United States-Mexico border.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:28:14 -0400
Trump threatens 100% tax on European imports if countries impose tax on digital services
President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 100% tax on imports from any country that imposes a tax on digital services from United States companies.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:58:50 -0400
Senegal routs 10-man Iraq 5-0 to boost hopes of reaching World Cup knockout rounds
Senegal racked up the goals on 10-man Iraq in a 5-0 victory Friday that boosted its hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stages.

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

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:53:19 -0500
Man accused of killing nephew after being told to turn down world cup match granted $700K bail
The St Catherine man accused of fatally stabbing his nephew during an argument over the volume of a World Cup football match has been granted bail in the sum of $700,000.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:41:33 -0500
Police fatally shoot man allegedly seen scaling wall in Spanish Town
The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has launched a probe into the fatal police shooting of a man during an early morning operation in the troubled Quarry Hill community of Spanish Town, St Catherine.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:36:04 -0500
Disabled dad determined to attend daughter’s graduation
This Sunday is a day that Michael Robinson has dreamt of - his older daughter Areke will be graduating from Holy Childhood High School and he is over the moon.   

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:29:06 -0500
Mayor links Mandeville crime uptick to scammer lifestyle

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:24:21 -0500
Aspiring lawyer fears lack of money may block dream
At 19, Shadae Riley has already earned the opportunity she prayed for.  

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