Jamaica Gleaner
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:59:26 -0400Security guard appeals for relief as school costs top $67,500 before books and uniforms; state minister questions fees
A security guard is appealing for greater consideration for struggling parents after being confronted with more than $67,500 in school-related expenses for one of her children, saying she does not know how she will meet the growing financial demands ...
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:14:07 -0400Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement eight days after twin quakes
CATIA LA MAR, Venezuela (AP) – Rescuers pulled a 43-year-old security guard alive from a collapsed basement early Thursday, ending a grueling days-long operation that became a symbol of hope after the devastation of twin earthquakes that struck Ven...
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:04:02 -0400CPFSA urges parents to prioritise children’s safety during summer break
The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is urging parents and caregivers to take extra precautions to keep children safe during the summer holidays, warning that the break from school can expose children to increased risks if they are...
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:14:45 -0400Former JCF senior cop Terrence Bent sworn in as Turks and Caicos Assistant Commissioner
Former Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Dr Terrence Bent, was on Wednesday, July 1, sworn in as Assistant Commissioner of Police with responsibility for Training and Development in the Royal Turks and Cai...
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:39:38 -0400NHT expands access to affordable homeownership
National Housing Trust (NHT) contributors now have greater access to affordable homeownership through a range of policy enhancements that took effect July 1.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:40:07 -0400Clashes linked to a land dispute kill 18 in north-central Nigeria, police say
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) – At least 18 people have been killed in protracted clashes related to a land dispute this week in the north-central region of Nigeria, police said Thursday.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:41:01 -0400Chef shot dead at Portmore home
Police have launched an investigation into the fatal shooting of a man at his home in Portmore, St Catherine, on Wednesday.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:09:55 -0400Farmer chopped to death in Portland, suspect in custody
A farmer was chopped to death during an incident in the Content district of Hope Bay, Portland, on Thursday afternoon.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:31:15 -0400Mikel Oyarzabal’s 2 goals send dominant Spain past Austria 3-0 and into round of 16 at World Cup
Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals and Spain beat Austria 3-0 on Thursday for its first World Cup victory in a knockout match since winning the title in 2010.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:55:53 -0400Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón sets World Cup record with 519 straight scoreless minutes in net
Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón has the longest shutout streak in World Cup history, breaking a 36-year-old record while blanking Austria in a 3-0 victory Thursday for his fourth consecutive clean sheet in this World Cup.