Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup, was on Thursday named to officiate UEFA's Super Cup, European football's governing body announced.

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FULL-TIME | SOUTH KOREA 2-1 CZECHIA What a comeback in Guadalajara! After falling behind 1-0, South Korea showed tremendous character to fight back and claim all three points in a thrilling World Cup opener. Hwang In-beom pulled the Taeguk Warriors level before Oh

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As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off on Thursday, excitement was palpable among Jamaican football fans across the Corporate Area, with supporters backing different teams from across the globe.

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Close to a month after the ordeal experienced by family members of Roy Williams, whose body they claimed could not be accounted for by Doyley's Funeral Services, they are now breathing a sigh of relief after a body was presented for DNA testing.

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Juici Patties has opened its first location in the State of Georgia, bringing the iconic Jamaican restaurant brand to Atlanta as part of its continued expansion across the United States.

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Within the next few months, the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) will have the capacity to independently verify the quality of telecommunications services being provided to the public.

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Approximately 5,200 residents across several communities in Greater Mandeville are set to benefit from improved water reliability and service efficiency following the commissioning of the $123.8-million Hopeton Road to Waltham Road Pipeline Project.

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Sebastien Desabre, coach of the World Cup team from Ebola-hit Democratic Republic of Congo, said he hoped his team would put up a "good showing" after they were allowed to enter the United States on Thursday.

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The National Housing Trust (NHT) is urging members of the public to remain vigilant and exercise caution as it has taken note of fraudulent social media accounts pretending to represent the organisation and advertising NHT houses for sale.

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Chapleton Maroons will be looking for a new head coach for the next Jamaica Premier League season after Donovan Duckie submitted his resignation, effective immediately, on Thursday.

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A 28-year-old carpenter has been charged with murder following the death of 13-year-old Kemelia Paul, who passed away in hospital on Tuesday. Kemar Mitchell of a Kingston 17 address is set to appear before the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court to answer to murder charges

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Mexico ignited their World Cup party with a dominant 2-0 victory over nine-man South Africa on Thursday as the biggest ever edition of the global footballing showpiece kicked off at the iconic Estadio Azteca.

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A 28-year-old carpenter has been charged with murder following the death of 13-year-old Kemelia Paul, who passed away in hospital on Tuesday.

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Haiti has been forced to change the design of its World Cup kit three days before their opening match against Scotland.

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Leoda Bradshaw is now expected to stand trial for the alleged murder of parliamentarian Phillip Paulwell’s 10-month-old daughter Serayah Paulwell and the child’s mother, 27-year-old Toshyna Patterson, after plea bargain negotiations collapsed on Thursday in the Supreme Court.

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Elon Musk's SpaceX on Thursday confirmed it will begin trading on the Nasdaq exchange on Friday in the biggest initial public offering in history, a blockbuster market debut that could propel the entrepreneur to trillionaire status.

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Jamaican pride in Mexico City! @proven.wealth's Chris Williams and his son, Zako Williams, proudly flew the Jamaican flag inside Mexico City Stadium as Mexico took on South Africa in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage. At the 67th minute, Mexico held a 2-0 lead, with

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The National Water Commission (NWC) officially broke ground Thursday on a $148 million Santa Cruz By-pass Mains Replacement Project in St Elizabeth, marking the latest phase of the broader Santa Cruz Water Supply Improvement Programme.

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The World Cup kicked off on Thursday as co-hosts Mexico took an early lead against South Africa in front of 80,000 fans in the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Julian Quinones scored in the ninth minute of the opening game, confirming Mexico’s early dominance in a stadium that

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Flow has officially launched Jamaica's first 5G mobile network, opening the door to faster downloads, clearer calls and improved connectivity for thousands of customers already equipped with 5G-ready devices.

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The World Cup kicked off on Thursday as co-hosts Mexico took an early lead against South Africa in front of 80,000 fans in the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

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Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy had the spectators out of their seats in the opening ceremony for the 2026 World Cup in the Estadio Azteca on Thursday, ahead of the opening match between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa.

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A man was arrested in connection to the seizure of a firearm and several rounds of ammunition during a police operation on Sandy Park Road in Kingston 6 on Wednesday, June 10.

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A licensed firearm holder who was the main suspect in a murder investigation has been found dead in Brown’s Town, St Ann with what investigators theorise was a self-inflicted wound.

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Ivory Coast and Senegal home-based fans have been denied visas to the United States, dashing their hopes of following their teams at the World Cup.

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The United States on Thursday announced sanctions against Cuba's key state-owned oil company, intensifying pressure on the island nation's energy sector that has crippled the country.

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The body of 40-year-old Kedecia Mcleod, who had been reported as missing since Tuesday, was found in Pepper, St Elizabeth on Thursday morning.

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Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Works, Robert Morgan says the move by Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby to increase divisional allocation fund provisions confirms the mayor can do more to address parish council roads.

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The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Thursday the return of El Nino: the warm phase of a natural climate cycle linked to higher global temperatures and wild weather.

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A member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) who was the main suspect in a murder investigation has been found dead in Brown’s Town, St Ann with what investigators theorise was a self-inflicted wound.

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The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) is urging Jamaicans to become regular voluntary blood donors and join the global observance of World Blood Donor Day on Sunday, June 14, 2026, by helping to replenish the nation's blood supply.

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With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to kickstart on Thursday, Google has reconfigured its search engine to provide football fans worldwide with answers for real-time queries, statistics and analytics through its artificial intelligence assistant Gemini.

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Police in St Elizabeth say the decomposing body of a 64-year-old man was found in Holt district near Santa Cruz on Wednesday morning, three days after he was reportedly last seen alive.

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Outgoing Bank of Jamaica Governor Richard Byles says serving his country through the central bank has been among the most satisfying experiences of his life.

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Towhid Hridoy hit an unbeaten 40 as Bangladesh won the second one-day international by five wickets on Thursday to clinch their first-ever series win against Australia in the 50-over format.

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The World Cup kicks off Thursday with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, launching a sprawling tournament of 48 teams that will last nearly six weeks.

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The 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference returns to Montego Bay this June — and early bird tickets are available now‼️ Secure your spot, pack your bags and come home for the conversations, connections and moments that matter most. Register today at

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Opposition Spokesperson on Local Government and Participatory Democracy, Natalie Neita Garvey, wants municipal corporations to be empowered to borrow in order to be better able to fulfill their mandates.

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Kobe Lawrence of the University of Oregon repeated his fourth place finish in the men’s shot put as the NCAA Division 1 Outdoor track and field Championships got underway at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon on Wednesday.

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In an effort to tackle complaints about poor quality service in public health facilities, Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton on Wednesday announced that a range of targeted initiatives, including the deployment of undercover observers in public spaces, will be rolled out by

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The names are different but the story is the same: Grieving relatives of men fatally felled by bullets from cops’ guns bitterly accuse lawmen of using excessive force, while the official police report says there was a shootout. Wednesday morning’s incident on the outskirts of