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Jamaica Gleaner

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:29:43 -0400
Ebola deaths in Congo top 500 as health workers threaten to strike
BUNIA, Congo (AP) – At least 500 people have died out of over 1,500 confirmed cases in Congo's Ebola outbreak, authorities said, as frontline workers threatened to go on strike on Monday over unpaid benefits and poor working conditions.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:53:58 -0400
Trump says World Cup referee's red card call was 'horrible' but insists he left outcome to FIFA
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump on Monday took credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued against the United States' star forward Folarin Balogun at the World Cup but said he did not demand an outcome.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:40:36 -0400
Belgian federation to challenge FIFA's decision to let US forward Folarin Balogun play in World Cup match
The Belgian soccer federation wants explanation from FIFA about a decision to let United States forward Folarin Balogun play at the World Cup despite getting a red card in his previous game.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:34:52 -0400
Strengthen integration for future generations, outgoing CARICOM chair charges
Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis and outgoing Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), has called for a stronger and more effective regional integration movement for future generations.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:29:13 -0400
Two female teenagers in custody after elderly man attacked during alleged sexual encounter
A 64-year-old man is in hospital and two female teenagers are in police custody following an alleged attempted murder in St Thomas.

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

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:43:11 -0500
64-y-o man lured to villa for sex with two teens, left bloodied and robbed
What was supposed to be a secret late-night rendezvous turned into a nightmare for a 64-year-old man who was betrayed by two underaged girls he arranged to meet up for sexual engagement in a villa in Morant Bay, St Thomas.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:57:41 -0500
Woman fined $300k after bribing cop $15k, says she was set up

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:21:34 -0500
JTA honours 144 educators
The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) honoured 144 educators, each with at least 35 years of service, with its prestigious Golden Torch Award.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:18:07 -0500
Jamaicans hail ‘Franno’ Legendary coach passes one day after turning 64
Jamaicans from all sectors yesterday hailed legendary track coach Stephen Francis, who passed away late Saturday at the age of 64 – one day after his birthday.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:02:56 -0500
Lab tech builds Jamaican dating app
With many Jamaicans turning to foreign dating apps to find love, Ashantia Clarke believes local singles deserve a platform that understands not just where they live, but how they connect.

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