Venezuelans take search for missing into their own hands as earthquake death toll climbs Venezuelans took the search for missing loved ones into their own hands Friday in the aftermath of back-to-back earthquakes, citing the scarcity of government rescuers, as the human toll of the disaster climbed to at least 920 dead and more than 3,300 hurt.
Antigua and Barbuda to increase passenger tax The Antigua and Barbuda government has approved a US$10 increase in the passenger head tax for travellers entering and departing the country.
Snap sued in US over rape of minor who connected to adult attacker on Snapchat The parents of a girl in the United States who was raped when she was 12 years old by an adult stranger she met on Snapchat have sued its parent company, Snap, and the attacker in a Missouri state court.
Gov’t reaffirms commitment to Project ‘STAR’ with new $200 million partnership The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to Project STAR (Social Transformation and Renewal) through a new $200 million public-private partnership spanning 24 months.
$390 million allocated for road repairs in Northern Trelawny under SPARK programme Some $390 million is to be spent to undertake rehabilitation work on three roadways in northern Trelawny under the Government’s Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to Our Road Network (SPARK) Programme.
Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive policy for asylum seekers The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the United States-Mexico border.
Trump threatens 100% tax on European imports if countries impose tax on digital services President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 100% tax on imports from any country that imposes a tax on digital services from United States companies.
Senegal routs 10-man Iraq 5-0 to boost hopes of reaching World Cup knockout rounds Senegal racked up the goals on 10-man Iraq in a 5-0 victory Friday that boosted its hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stages.
Veteran agriculturalist Everett Hyatt appointed JACRA Director General Veteran agriculturalist, educator, and business executive Everett Hyatt has been appointed Director General of the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA). His appointment took effect on June 22.
Jamaica and Guyana to explore housing solutions Jamaica’s Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness on Thursday said his country and Guyana would explore ways to work together on housing development.