Jamaica Gleaner
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.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:31:19 -0400Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal held to 1-1 draw by Congo at World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates could only manage a 1-1 draw with Congo on Wednesday in their opening World Cup match.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:52:37 -0400Tropical Storm Arthur, first Atlantic season, targets Gulf Coast with heavy rain
The first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season formed on Wednesday near the Gulf Coast, bringing intense rain and the threat of dangerous flash flooding to states including Texas and Louisiana, meteorologists said.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:33:34 -0400Falmouth mayor appeals for public help to build new municipal office after Melissa damage
Mayor of Falmouth Collen Gager is appealing to the Trelawny business community and others to assist the municipality with the construction of a new office, which was destroyed by Hurricane Melissa.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:38:18 -0400St Catherine pastor in motor vehicle fraud case vows to make restitution
A St Catherine pastor accused of fraud involving the purchase of a motor vehicle has told the court that he intends to make restitution to the complainant.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:37:47 -0400FIFA hydration breaks spark backlash, blamed for killing momentum at the World Cup
Curaçao fans went wild. The Germans were in shock. Livano Comenencia had scored a goal for the smallest nation by population to ever qualify for the World Cup against four-time champion Germany. At 1-1 in Houston, a famous upset looked possible. The...