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Jamaica Gleaner
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:11:38 -0400Health Minister proposes census of caregivers so gov’t can assist them
With approximately 150,000 caregivers islandwide not on payroll, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, has proposed that a census be done, so that they can be better assisted by the Government.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:42:54 -0400Trelawny councillor pushes for pound to tackle derelict vehicles, illegal parking
A Trelawny councillor is calling for the establishment of a vehicular pound in the parish, citing growing concerns about derelict vehicles, illegal parking, and other traffic violations.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:15:50 -0400Hong Kong customs seize $20 million in fake goods ahead of the World Cup
HONG KONG (AP) — Just hours before the World Cup kicked off, Hong Kong authorities announced they seized 230,000 suspected counterfeit items worth an estimated $20 million, including jerseys tied to the tournament.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:28:10 -0400Haiti’s World Cup jersey deemed too political, echoing censure of its Winter Olympic uniform
Haiti has been forced to change the design of its World Cup jersey after it was deemed too political by FIFA just months after the Caribbean nation had to amend its Winter Olympic uniforms.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:12:15 -0400FIFA’s Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, says fans ‘should chill’ about referee denied US entry
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices on Wednesday, saying “if we do something wrong, then probably everyone selling tickets in North America is doing something wrong.”
Jamaica Observer
Tue, Apr 12, 2022 07:01:00 GMT Charity makes donation to upgrade more restrooms at Little London High
SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland - Male students at Little London High School no longer have to be jealous that the girls' restroom is nicer than theirs. Last Friday, a group of alumni called Global Humanity Network Incorporated (GHNI) dona...
Tue, Apr 12, 2022 07:01:00 GMT This Day in History - April 12
Today is the 102nd day of 2022. There are 263 days left in the year.TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT1961: Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin becomes the first man to fly in space, orbit the Earth and make a safe landing. OTHER EVENTS1606: Great Britain ad...
Tue, Apr 12, 2022 07:01:00 GMT Sharif sworn in as Pakistan's new PM after week of drama
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - Pakistan's Parliament on Monday elected Opposition lawmaker Shahbaz Sharif as the new prime minister, following a week of political turmoil that led to the weekend ouster of Premier Imran Khan.Sharif took the ...
Tue, Apr 12, 2022 07:01:00 GMT Arlene Swaby fuels her business with focus and Access
While the journey of entrepreneurship has been anything but smooth sailing for small grocery store owner Arlene Swaby, she is proof that with the right focus, and a little support, small business owners can thrive."I started out after m...
Mon, Apr 11, 2022 07:01:00 GMT Hanging not solution to crime problem, says official
MONTEGO BAY, St James - Programme director, Community Renewal Programme, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Charles Clayton says the answer to the nation's crime problem is definitely not the resumption of hanging.In fact, Clayton poi...
Jamaica Star
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:44:34 -0500Missing Woman Found Dead, Person of Interest Found Dead Hours Later
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:12:20 -0500Leoda Bradshaw to stand trial in September
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:54:19 -0500Gov’t urged to power traffic lights with solar
As Jamaicans increasingly turn to solar energy to reduce the impact of electricity outages, one energy expert believes the technology could also help keep streetlights at major intersections operational when the power grid fails.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:49:04 -0500NHF investigating cybersecurity threat
The National Health Fund (NHF) is investigating a reported cybersecurity threat.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, provided the update during the post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:42:02 -0500INDECOM seeks witnesses in five police-involved shootings
Within a 24-hour period, teams from the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) were notified and responded to investigate the circumstances of five separate police incidents, across four parishes.