Portmore councillor wants tougher laws to combat unhealthy eating and chronic diseases Councillor for the Waterford Division in Portmore, St Catherine, Fenley Douglas, is calling for stronger legislation to address unhealthy eating habits and to regulate food imports, which he believes contribute to Jamaica's growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Gov't, Opposition voice solidarity with Venezuela following deadly Venezuela earthquakes The Government and the Opposition People's National Party (PNP) have expressed condolences to the Government and people of Venezuela after back-to-back powerful earthquakes claimed lives, caused widespread injuries, and left significant destruction in their wake on Wednesday.
Ivory Coast into World Cup knockout round as Pépé scores twice in 2-0 win over Curaçao Ivory Coast got goals from Nicolas Pépé in each half and advanced to the World Cup knockout round for the first time in the West African team’s history with a 2-0 victory over Curaçao on Thursday.
Church group calls for Wheatley to resign or be removed from Cabinet A church body is urging Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness to remove Dr Andrew Wheatley from the Cabinet, arguing that allowing him to remain in office while he faces possible charges of illicit enrichment would undermine public confidence in national leadership.
Venezuelans search rubble for survivors after 2 strong quakes kill at least 164 Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday and rescue teams raced to northern areas hardest hit by a pair of powerful earthquakes that killed at least 164 people. Many more were feared dead.
Ecuador advances to World Cup knockout rounds after beating Germany 2-1 Gonzalo Plata poked the ball past Manuel Neuer in the 77th minute and Ecuador advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup by rallying for a 2-1 win over Germany on Thursday.
Thieves use backhoe in attempted ATM robbery in Trinidad and Tobago Police in Trinidad and Tobago said Wednesday that they are searching for a group of robbers caught on camera who used a backhoe to try and steal a cash machine but bungled the movie-style heist so badly they ended up as memes.
Burn survivor Adrianna Laing honoured as inspiration at Maggotty High graduation
Teen among two charged for deadly Quarry Hill gun attack A teen boy is among two persons charged in connection with the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old at a shop in Quarry Hill, Spanish Town, St Catherine.
Japan and Sweden play to 1-1 draw as both advance to knockout round at World Cup Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later, giving Sweden a 1-1 draw Thursday night that sent both teams to the knockout round of the World Cup.