Jamaica Gleaner
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:53:06 -0400Demerit point system to take effect October 1, drivers urged to pay outstanding tickets
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has announced that the implementation of the demerit point system for traffic violators will take effect on October 1.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:50:30 -0400Portmore councillor wants tougher laws to combat unhealthy eating and chronic diseases
Councillor for the Waterford Division in Portmore, St Catherine, Fenley Douglas, is calling for stronger legislation to address unhealthy eating habits and to regulate food imports, which he believes contribute to Jamaica's growing burden of non-comm...
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:51:54 -0400Gov't, Opposition voice solidarity with Venezuela following deadly Venezuela earthquakes
The Government and the Opposition People's National Party (PNP) have expressed condolences to the Government and people of Venezuela after back-to-back powerful earthquakes claimed lives, caused widespread injuries, and left significant destruction i...
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:56:33 -0400Ivory Coast into World Cup knockout round as Pépé scores twice in 2-0 win over Curaçao
Ivory Coast got goals from Nicolas Pépé in each half and advanced to the World Cup knockout round for the first time in the West African team’s history with a 2-0 victory over Curaçao on Thursday.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:22:51 -0400Church group calls for Wheatley to resign or be removed from Cabinet
A church body is urging Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness to remove Dr Andrew Wheatley from the Cabinet, arguing that allowing him to remain in office while he faces possible charges of illicit enrichment would undermine public confidence in national ...
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:14:21 -0400Venezuelans search rubble for survivors after 2 strong quakes kill at least 164
Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday and rescue teams raced to northern areas hardest hit by a pair of powerful earthquakes that killed at least 164 people. Many more were feared dead.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:07:14 -0400Ecuador advances to World Cup knockout rounds after beating Germany 2-1
Gonzalo Plata poked the ball past Manuel Neuer in the 77th minute and Ecuador advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup by rallying for a 2-1 win over Germany on Thursday.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:34:18 -0400Thieves use backhoe in attempted ATM robbery in Trinidad and Tobago
Police in Trinidad and Tobago said Wednesday that they are searching for a group of robbers caught on camera who used a backhoe to try and steal a cash machine but bungled the movie-style heist so badly they ended up as memes.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:35:06 -0400Burn survivor Adrianna Laing honoured as inspiration at Maggotty High graduation
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:47:52 -0400Teen among two charged for deadly Quarry Hill gun attack
A teen boy is among two persons charged in connection with the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old at a shop in Quarry Hill, Spanish Town, St Catherine.