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Dr Marcia Johnson-Campbell, regional coordinator for priority non-communicable diseases at the Western Regional Health Authority.
April 6, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

Jamaica’s bittersweet reckoning

WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica is facing a bitter truth about its sweetest habit. From vending machines on university campuses to roadside coolers and taxi stands, sugary drinks have become the nation’s…
Ariel Bowen (centre), the officer in charge of the Jamaican Consulate in New York, joined colleague ambassadors, high commissioners, and consuls-general in Kingston for a heads of mission meeting convened by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trad
April 6, 2026

Ariel Bowen leads New York consulate’s efforts to help Jamaica recover from Melissa

Ariel Bowen, the officer in charge of the Jamaican Consulate in New York, has emphasised that even as media attention surrounding the impact of Hurricane Melissa fades, the push towards full recovery…
Ophthalmologists operate on two patients during a marathon cataract event, in Tsakane, South Africa.
April 6, 2026

'Wow!' The eye surgery marathon that restored sight

TSAKANE (AP) Gladys Khoza had missed being able to see her family. Not because they couldn't visit, but because the 84-year-old had vision problems. Now that has changed. Khoza is one of 133…
Anthony Minott/Freelance Photographer DON KWESI, ridden by Demar Williams, wins the Linval McFarlane Trophy over six-and-a-half furlongs at Caymanas Park yesterday.
April 4, 2026 by Ainsley Walters

Don Kwesi makes light work of Linval McFarlane team

DON KWESI made light work of fellow non-winners-of-an-overnight, beating last year’s Jamaica Oaks winner, LINGUIST, by seven lengths in the restricted event for the Linval McFarlane Trophy at six and…
Shanoya Douglas.
April 4, 2026 by Raymond Graham

Douglas leads strong day one at Carifta

The outstanding Shanoya Douglas stayed on course to retain her double sprint titles on yesterday’s opening day of the three-day Carifta Games in St George’s, Grenada, after winning the Girls’ Under-20…
Antoine Lodge/Photographer Real Mona’s Olivia Ashbourne (left) tries to drive past Cavalier SC’s Torri-Ann Harris during their Jamaica Women’s Premier League fixture at the Alpha Institute yesterday.
April 4, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

Cole’s strike lifts Cavalier over Real Mona

Deshanna Cole scored the all-important goal for Cavalier yesterday to edge Real Mona 1-0 in Zone A action of the Jamaica Women’s Premier League (JWPL) at the Alpha Institute field. Cole secured all…
Antoine Lodge/Photographer Next Cup action between the black and whites of Kingston Central and Charlton’s Academy at the UWI Mona Bowl yesterday.
April 4, 2026 by Robert Bailey

Next Cup first day encourages organisers

The second staging of the Next Cup football competition is already being hailed as a major success, with chief organiser Paula Pinnock saying she is delighted at both the turnout and the overall…
Mount Pleasant Football Academy head coach Theodore ‘Tappa’ Whitmore
April 4, 2026 by Livingston Scott

Big clashes litter JPL’s Easter

The Jamaica Premier League (JPL) comes alive this Easter weekend with three mouth-watering clashes on the cards. In the feature of the three match ups, second-place Mount Pleasant host third-place…
Sports
April 4, 2026

Past The Finishing Post

Apr 4, 2026 Race Results Race 1 Purse $820,000 3YO&UP OPT. CLM($700,0-$600,0)/NB5YO&IMP6YO&UP(NW4) &IMP5YO(NW3) Off At: 12:07:27PM Distance: 1400 M Track Condition: Dirt : Fast…