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August 14, 2026
France’s top court blocks under-15 social media ban, citing constitutional freedoms
PARIS (AP) — A top court in France on Friday struck down a law banning children under 15 from using social media, saying it infringes on fundamental freedoms. The Constitutional Council ruled that…
August 14, 2026
JFJ raises human rights concerns over Coopers Pen, Trelawny detentions
Human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is raising concerns about the detention of more than a dozen men in Coopers Pen, Trelawny, ahead of a demolition exercise in the community on…
August 14, 2026
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, admitting matter-of-factly that he trailed the executive to…
August 14, 2026
Dominican Republic’s expulsion of Cuban officials sparks geopolitical tension
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — The Dominican Republic on Thursday ordered the expulsion of nine Cuban diplomatic officials and their families from the country without offering any reasons…
August 14, 2026
BGLC seizes 14 gaming machines in Clarendon, Kingston operations
The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) says it has seized 14 gaming machines during two enforcement operations in Clarendon and Kingston. The operations were conducted on August 2 and…
August 14, 2026
New Alexandria Market taking shape in St Ann
Residents of Alexandria and surrounding communities in St Ann are expected to have access to a new state-of-the-art market later this year, as construction of the facility progresses. The project,…
August 14, 2026
Policeman in Dominica charged with murder of 16-year-old girl
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – A 23-year-old police officer, Jean-Luc Langlais, appeared in court in Dominica on Thursday for the murder of 16-year-old Jerbiah Paul, whose decomposing body was discovered in…
August 14, 2026
Gov’t exploring potential desalination projects
Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda, has indicated that feasibility studies are being conducted in St Thomas and Clarendon to assess the viability of potential…
August 14, 2026
by Livern Barrett
Petrojam worker faces charges in alleged ammo-selling ring
An employee of the state-owned oil refinery Petrojam has been arrested and charged by the police arising from allegations that he was part of a ring that illegally sold bullets and gun parts for…