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Updated 4 hours ago

Larin scores in 78th minute to rally Canada to 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina in World Cup opener

Late substitute Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute and co-host Canada earned its first point in its third World Cup appearance — and first on home soil — by rallying for a 1-1 draw against…
June 11, 2026

FIFA’s Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, says fans ‘should chill’ about referee denied US entry

FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices on Wednesday, saying “if we do something wrong, then probably everyone selling tickets in North America is doing something wrong.”
June 11, 2026

Revolving surveyor fee loan fund for small landholders

The Government is looking at establishing a revolving fund where landholders of two acres or less can apply for loans to pay surveyor fees.
June 11, 2026

British Virgin Islands to scrap visas for work permit holders

The British Virgin Islands government has announced plans to remove visa requirements for work permit holders in the coming weeks as part of efforts to improve the territory’s investment climate and…
June 11, 2026

Health Minister proposes census of caregivers so gov’t can assist them

With approximately 150,000 caregivers islandwide not on payroll, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, has proposed that a census be done, so that they can be better assisted by the…
June 11, 2026

Hong Kong customs seize $20 million in fake goods ahead of the World Cup

HONG KONG (AP) — Just hours before the World Cup kicked off, Hong Kong authorities announced they seized 230,000 suspected counterfeit items worth an estimated $20 million, including jerseys tied to…
June 11, 2026

Haiti’s World Cup jersey deemed too political, echoing censure of its Winter Olympic uniform

Haiti has been forced to change the design of its World Cup jersey after it was deemed too political by FIFA just months after the Caribbean nation had to amend its Winter Olympic uniforms.
June 11, 2026

1,424 container houses in the island

The Government has acquired additional container houses to accommodate families impacted by Hurricane Melissa, with 1,424 units now in the island.
Updated 12 hours ago

Police probing deaths of missing Manchester woman and security guard sought in connection with her disappearance

A multi-division police investigation is under way following the discovery of the bodies of a Manchester woman who was reported missing and a security guard who was reportedly being sought by…