Jamaica Gleaner
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:14:01 -0400Colombia edges Congo 1-0 to reach knockout stage at World Cup
Daniel Muñoz helped Colombia break through Congo’s stingy defence and advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup with a 1-0 win on Tuesday night.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:31:44 -0400US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match
The United States is easing its restrictions on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the US Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:32:36 -0400Mico’s Dr Maureen Mullings-Nelson elected JTA president-elect designate
Veteran educator Dr Maureen Mullings-Nelson of The Mico University College has been elected President-Elect Designate of the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) following the organisation's 2026 presidential election.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:30:58 -0400Medical interns reportedly restive as JMDA demands end to ‘exploitative’ working conditions
The Jamaica Medical Doctors’ Association (JMDA) is raising concerns over what it describes as poor working conditions facing medical interns across the island, warning that severe staff shortages are placing both healthcare workers and patients at ...
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:09:55 -0400France coach Didier Deschamps to return home from World Cup to attend his mother’s funeral
France coach Didier Deschamps will return home from the World Cup following the death of his mother and will miss his team’s final group game against Norway, the French football federation said Tuesday.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:09:24 -040080,000 tourism workers back on the job after Melissa - Bartlett
Jamaica's tourism sector is expected to recover more than 80 per cent of its hotel room capacity by this summer, as the industry continues its rebound from the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:54:18 -0400Operations resume at UHWI following protest by nurses
Operations at the University Hospital of the West Indies have returned to normal following protest actions by nurses in the Accident and Emergency department earlier today.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:36:20 -0400Cristiano Ronaldo roars back with two goals as Portugal beats Uzbekistan 5-0 at World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals to help Portugal roll to a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan at the World Cup on Tuesday, bouncing back after a disappointing performance in the team’s opening match.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:01:23 -0400AJ Dybantsa selected first overall by Washington Wizards in 2026 NBA draft
AJ Dybantsa, one of the most highly touted basketball prospects in recent years, who is of Jamaican heritage, was today selected first overall by the Washington Wizards in the 2026 NBA Draft in New York.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:05:44 -0400Bartlett unveils AI training push amid calls for more Jamaican managers
Tourism workers will receive artificial intelligence-assisted training under a new workforce development initiative unveiled by Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett, as debate continues over the number of foreign nationals occupying managerial positions ...