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Jamaica Gleaner
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:27:39 -0400JFJ joins call for Wheatley's immediate removal from Cabinet after IC corruption charges
Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) Executive Director Mickel Jackson is calling for the immediate removal of Dr Andrew Wheatley as a Cabinet minister pending the outcome of criminal charges recommended against him by the Integrity Commission.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:51:39 -0400Government workers to receive mandatory training in AI
Government workers are to receive mandatory training in artificial intelligence (AI) as part of efforts to improve public-sector efficiency and modernise service delivery.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:33:22 -0400South Africa keeps World Cup hopes alive with 1-1 draw against Czech Republic
Teboho Mokoena started the game with tears in his eyes and finished it with a smile on his face after converting a second-half penalty in South Africa’s 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic on Thursday at the World Cup.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:36:56 -0400Ivory Coast’s Elye Wahi denied entry to Canada at World Cup amid betting probe
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, who is under investigation for alleged betting-related offences, has not been authorized to travel to Canada for his team’s next World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian football federation said on Thursday.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:04:17 -0400Update | Ivory Coast says striker Elye Wahi will be allowed into Canada for team’s next World Cup match
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, under investigation for alleged betting-related offences, has received authorisation to enter Canada for his nation’s World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian football federation said Thursday.
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
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:06:31 -0500Seven days between life and death The incredible survival story of a fisherman who refused to die after boat capsized
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:58:55 -0500Straight outta Brown’s Hall Referee Oshane Nation’s inspiring journey from rural community to the World Cup
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:45:18 -0500Ex-inmate warns youth to stay out of prison
Ricardo* was just 15 when he was incarcerated for killing one of his schoolmates.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:37:05 -0500Valiant faces church backlash
Religious leaders are taking aim at dancehall artiste Valiant, whose latest track Short Shorts has sparked controversy because its accompanying music video appeared to mimic a church service.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:30:20 -0500Cancer no more 12-year-old wins her battle against dreaded disease
At just eight years old, Alexia Waysome was well known around the oncology ward at Bustamante Hospital for Children in St Andrew. Staff gave her the nickname ‘Soldier’ for the calm courage she carried while battling bone cancer.