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23 Aug, 2026 0

Body of teen boy who drowned in Rio Cobre recovered

The body of a teenage boy who drowned while swimming in the Rio Cobre in St Catherine was found in the river on Saturday. He has been identified as 17-year-old Jahdean Patterson of Spanish Town in…
Detective Sergeant Dave Francis of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Stolen Motor Vehicle Unit
23 Aug, 2026 0

JCF cautions motorists about vehicle cloning risk

Motorists are being urged to thoroughly inspect their vehicles after they have been left unattended at various locations for extended periods, as criminals may exploit vehicle identification…
Tourists wearing hats visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier outside the Greek Parliament in Athens, Greece.
23 Aug, 2026 0

The sun hat is everywhere in Athens as crowds grow larger at ancient sites

ATHENS (AP): Outside the Acropolis, a sea of hats bobs up and down the hill to the ancient site: straw boaters, Panama hats, baseball caps and bucket hats in the relentless heat. Hat racks are hard…
Borrowing design cues from SUVs like the Land Rover Defender, the Santa Fe adopts a more muscular stance.
23 Aug, 2026 0

Clash of the Midsize Giants: Santa Fe Meets Jaecoo J8

When two carmakers tackle the midsize SUV segment with completely opposite design manuals, the comparison writes itself. On one hand, you have the boxy, futuristic, and deliberately angular presence…
‘The Disappearers’ by Marlon James.
23 Aug, 2026 0

3 books to read, from Marlon James to Emma Cline

NEW YORK (AP): Book lovers can look forward to a wealth of fiction, biographies, memoirs, poetry collections and topical non-fiction this season. Here are five upcoming works you’ll likely be hearing…
Ian Allen/PHotographer Hayden Hiltz (left) from Jamaica scores against Puerto Rico duing the 2026 Pan-American Men’s Lacrosse Championship at the Stadium East field on Friday.
23 Aug, 2026 0

Underdogs for bronze medal - Jamaica face Haudenosaunee in third-place playoff

The JamLax Boys will have an opportunity to secure a medal at the 2026 Pan American Men’s Lacrosse Championship when they face Haudenosaunee in today’s bronze-medal match at Stadium East. Jamaica will…
Courtesy of CFU Jamaica’s under-14 players celebrate a goal during the semi-final of the CFU Under-14 Challenge in the Dominican Republic on Friday.
23 Aug, 2026 0

High-scoring Haitians dangerous for young Reggae Boyz

Jamaica’s Under-14 Reggae Boyz will take on a rampaging Haiti team in the final of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Under-14 Challenge Series in the Dominican Republic today. Defending champions…
Courtesy of @jtta_tabletennis Azizi Johnson (right) and Gianna Lewis.
23 Aug, 2026 0

Johnson encouraged by CAC Games experience

Azizi Johnson believes the experience gained from reaching the round of 16 at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games will help elevate his overall game. Johnson, who was competing in the…
Contributed Treshawna Hutchinson shines in her evening gown during the JABBFA National Senior Championships 2026 on Saturday, August 15, at Wolmer’s Boys’ School.
23 Aug, 2026 0

JABBFA National Senior Champs crowns 2026 champions

The Wolmer’s Boys’ Auditorium was transformed into a showcase of discipline and physique last Saturday as the Mayberry JABBFA National Senior Championship crowned its 2026 champions before a packed…