US to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can process visas The State Department plans to drastically slash the number of US embassies and consulates in Africa that can process visas for foreigners seeking to come to the United States.
Update | Woman fatally stabbed allegedly by husband in Hanover identified The police have identified the woman who was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband in Hanover as 33-year-old Kadian Bradshaw, a United States resident who had relocated to Jamaica with her spouse last October.
South Africa squad departs for World Cup without assistant coach after US visa delay South Africa’s World Cup squad departed for the tournament a day late on Monday and left its assistant coach behind after problems securing travel visas for the United States.
Malaysia bans social media accounts for children under 16 but questions remain Malaysia on Monday began enforcing rules barring millions of children younger than 16 from having social media accounts, joining a growing global effort to tighten safety protections.
221 killed in first five months of 2026 as murders fall 23% As of May 31, Jamaica’s murder tally stood at 221, a 23 per cent decline compared with the 288 killings reported during the corresponding period last year, according to the latest crime statistics released by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).
Deadly crash along Rose Hall main road in St James At least one person was killed and several others injured in a multi-vehicle crash along the Rose Hall main road this afternoon.
St Lucia announces increases in energy prices The St Lucia government on Monday announced an increase in energy prices, blaming the ongoing global situation, particularly tensions involving Iran and the United States, for the price hike.
Rush Sports and TVJ exclusive broadcasters of FIFA World Cup in Ja, warn against unauthorised broadcasts Caribbean Premier Sports Ltd (CPSL), operators of RUSH Sports, and Television Jamaica (TVJ) are advising the public, commercial establishments, promoters, advertisers, and event organisers that RUSH Sports and TVJ are the only officially authorised broadcasters of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Jamaica across all television, digital, and public viewing platforms.
Eight students suspected of arson after deadly fire at girls school in Kenya
Guyana-born former head of Iowa school district sentenced to 2 years for falsely claiming to be US citizen The former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district, who was arrested last year in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, was sentenced Friday to two years in prison.