Jamaica Gleaner
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:27:39 -0400JFJ joins call for Wheatley's immediate removal from Cabinet after IC corruption charges
Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) Executive Director Mickel Jackson is calling for the immediate removal of Dr Andrew Wheatley as a Cabinet minister pending the outcome of criminal charges recommended against him by the Integrity Commission.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:51:39 -0400Government workers to receive mandatory training in AI
Government workers are to receive mandatory training in artificial intelligence (AI) as part of efforts to improve public-sector efficiency and modernise service delivery.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:33:22 -0400South Africa keeps World Cup hopes alive with 1-1 draw against Czech Republic
Teboho Mokoena started the game with tears in his eyes and finished it with a smile on his face after converting a second-half penalty in South Africa’s 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic on Thursday at the World Cup.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:36:56 -0400Ivory Coast’s Elye Wahi denied entry to Canada at World Cup amid betting probe
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, who is under investigation for alleged betting-related offences, has not been authorized to travel to Canada for his team’s next World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian football federation said on Thursday.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:04:17 -0400Update | Ivory Coast says striker Elye Wahi will be allowed into Canada for team’s next World Cup match
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, under investigation for alleged betting-related offences, has received authorisation to enter Canada for his nation’s World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian football federation said Thursday.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:52:34 -0400Antigua toughens legislation dealing with cybercrime
The Antigua and Barbuda Parliament has given the green light to legislation allowing for fines as high as one million Eastern Caribbean dollars for anyone or any company convicted of failing to provide electronic information requested by law enforcem...
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:29:29 -0400Neymar ruled out of Brazil’s second match at World Cup because of calf injury
Neymar has been ruled out of Brazil’s second World Cup match because of a lingering calf injury.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:37:41 -0400Cashier supervisor among three charged for $1.7 million refund scam at St Andrew food store
Three women who were employed at a food store on Constant Spring Road in St Andrew have been charged in connection with an alleged embezzlement scheme that resulted in the theft of more than $1.7 million from the establishment.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:02:30 -0400Equatorial Guinea government resigns after missing targets, vice president says
The entire Cabinet in Equatorial Guinea has resigned after failing to achieve the vast majority of the government’s goals, Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue said.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:41:21 -0400PNP wants civil society to join demand for Wheatley's removal