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88 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Jamaica BGLC Fines Two Jones Town Residents for Illegal Lottery Activities · Jamaica's BGLC fined two residents $100,000 for illegal lottery operations.
• British-Jamaican Actor Micheal Ward Acquitted of Rape and Sexual Assault Charges · Micheal Ward, star of Top Boy, was found not guilty of rape and sexual assault in London.
• Man and Teen Arrested After Imitation Gun Seized at St. Thomas Party · Police arrested a 20-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy following the seizure of an imitation firearm at a club party in St. Thomas.
• JISCO Commits $490 Million to Reopen Jamaica's Alpart Alumina Refinery · JISCO confirms US$490 million investment to modernize and reopen Alpart refinery in Jamaica.
• Jamaica Sends Humanitarian Aid to Venezuela After Earthquakes · Jamaica provides pharmaceutical supplies and food to earthquake-hit Venezuela as part of CARICOM relief efforts.
• Jamaican Opposition Senator Warns of More Scrutiny on Controversial TCN Deportee Deal · PNP Senator Tomlinson warns the government has not finished explaining the US TCN deportee agreement.
• CARICOM to Seek CCJ Opinion on Secretary-General Reappointment Dispute · CARICOM leaders agree to seek an advisory opinion from the CCJ to resolve the reappointment dispute over Dr Carla Barnett.
• Jamaica Expresses Concerns Over CARICOM Secretary-General Reappointment Process · Jamaica's Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness voices concerns over the procedural handling of CARICOM's reappointment of Dr Carla Barnett.
• Mexico-England World Cup Round of 16 Match Delayed by Thunderstorm · The Mexico vs. England World Cup round of 16 match was delayed by an hour due to a thunderstorm at Estadio Azteca.
• England Faces Mexico in World Cup Round of 16 at Unbeaten Azteca Stadium · Mexico aims to end 40-year World Cup quarterfinal drought against England at Estadio Azteca, where they've never conceded a goal.
• FIFA Suspends Folarin Balogun's One-Game Ban, Allowing US World Cup Match Participation · FIFA suspends Folarin Balogun's one-game ban, enabling his participation in the US World Cup match against Belgium
• St. Catherine Woman Fined $300,000 for Attempted Bribery of Police Officer · A St. Catherine woman was fined $300,000 for attempting to bribe a police officer to avoid her son's prosecution.
• Brazil Favored Over Norway in World Cup Round of 16, But Upset Seems Unlikely · Brazil is the favorite against Norway in the World Cup round of 16, but an upset would not match the 1998 historic victory.
• St. Mary Man Charged with Additional Robbery After Dating App Encounter · A St. Mary man faces new robbery charges after allegedly stealing from a woman he met on a dating app.
• Morocco Makes History with 3-0 World Cup Win Over Canada, Advances to Quarterfinals · Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in the World Cup round of 16, becoming the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals twice.
• Barbados High Court Rejects Rastafari Cannabis Rights Challenge · Barbados High Court dismisses Rastafari's constitutional challenge over cannabis use restrictions, upholding the Sacramental Cannabis Act.
• Local Farmer Charged with Stealing $250,000 in Building Materials · A 44-year-old Mavis Bank farmer was charged with stealing $250,000 in building materials after an alleged theft in his community.
• St Catherine Woman Pleads Guilty to False Gun Report During Dispute · Stephanie Grant pleaded guilty to creating public mischief after falsely claiming a man assaulted her with a firearm.
• Egypt Advances to World Cup Round of 16 After Penalty Shootout Win Over Australia · Egypt defeats Australia 4-2 on penalties in their World Cup knockout round debut.
• Egypt Defender Mohamed Hany Scores Two Own-Goals in World Cup History · Mohamed Hany becomes the first player in World Cup history to score two own-goals in a single tournament.
• Westmoreland Supervisor Charged with Stealing Cash and Falsifying Records · Nicole Lewis faces larceny charges after allegedly stealing cash and manipulating records at her workplace.
• Jamaica Pushes to Inscribe Jonkonnu on UNESCO Urgent Safeguarding List · Jamaican Minister Olivia Grange seeks UNESCO funding to protect the traditional Jonkonnu cultural practice.
• CPFSA Urges Parents to Prioritize Children's Safety During Summer Break · Jamaica's CPFSA warns parents of increased risks and urges strict supervision during summer holidays.
• Venezuelan Security Guard Pulled Alive After 8 Days Trapped in Earthquake Rubble · Rescuers extracted Hernán Gil Flores alive from a collapsed basement in Venezuela eight days after twin earthquakes.
• Jamaican Mother Struggles with $67,500 School Fees Before Books and Uniforms · A security guard fears she cannot afford over $67,500 in school and summer fees for her children.
• Chef Kenny Schooler Shot Dead at Portmore Home in Jamaica · Police investigate fatal shooting of 23-year-old chef Kenny Schooler at his Portmore residence.
• Former JCF Senior Cop Terrance Bent Sworn in as Turks and Caicos Assistant Commissioner · Dr Terrance Bent sworn in as Assistant Commissioner for Training and Development in the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force
• Dembélé Scores First-Half Hat Trick as France Defeats Norway 4-1 at World Cup · Ousmane Dembélé scores a first-half hat trick to lead France to a 4-1 victory over Norway in the World Cup.
• Ecuador Advances to World Cup Knockout Stage After 2-1 Win Over Germany · Ecuador defeated Germany 2-1 in a dramatic World Cup match to reach the knockout rounds.
• Kingston Man Accused of Rape Freed After Case Dismissed · High Court dismisses rape charge against Kingston man due to lack of prosecution and witness absence.