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Jamaica Gleaner

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:18:15 -0400
Iranian Americans plan protests and watch parties ahead of team’s World Cup opener
Iranian Americans are torn over Iran’s participation in the World Cup, as some community members plan to watch Monday’s match and others plan to protest outside the stadium where the team will play.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:52:28 -0400
Opposition wants urgent action as KPH air-conditioning issues again impacting surgeries
Opposition Spokesman on Health and Wellness Dr Alfred Dawes is calling for decisive action to address recurring infrastructure issues at Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) amid disruptions to surgeries.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:26:27 -0400
Fox to buy streaming pioneer Roku in a $22 billion deal
Fox Corp. has agreed to buy the streaming pioneer Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $22 billion, including debt.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:01:31 -0400
UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube
Britain will ban children aged under 16 from using a range of social media apps, including Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube, to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:40:31 -0400
NWC regulating water for some customers served by Constant Spring facility
The National Water Commission (NWC) says it has implemented a regulated water supply schedule for some customers served by the Constant Spring Water Treatment Facility in St Andrew as it works to address ongoing supply disruptions caused by a technic...

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, 15 Jun 2026 10:48:01 -0500
Teen gunned down in Spanish Town
Gunmen turned a quiet Saturday night into a scene of chaos when they opened fire on an 18-year-old construction worker sitting at a shop in Spanish Town, killing him and injuring another man.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:57:10 -0500
Maranatha expands special needs unit
Maranatha Basic School is expanding its special education programme to accommodate more children with autism and other neurodivergent conditions, offering hope to parents who have struggled for years to secure a place for their children.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:47:15 -0500
Respect for elders in decline … Senior bemoans rising disrespect in society
For 76-year-old Paul Watt, retirement was expected to be a peaceful return after two decades in the United Kingdom. Instead, he says it has become a daily experience of what he describes as a troubling decline in public respect.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:39:28 -0500
Bridge reopening restores vital economic link
The movement of millions of dollars in economic activity, access to hundreds of jobs, and the daily transport of poultry products were among the key reasons the Government prioritised the rebuilding of the Spring Village Bridge in St Catherine.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:24:15 -0500
Slain teacher was getting ready to migrate

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