Jamaica Gleaner Lead Stories

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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).

7. 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.

8. American man jailed for selling personal information of elderly to Jamaican scammers

   A North Carolina man has been sentenced to just over 10 years in prison in the United States after being convicted of running a seven-year scheme in which he victimised millions of elderly Americans by selling their personal information to Jamaican lottery fraud scammers.

9. University student accused of sexually assaulting teen cousin freed

10. 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.