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From left: Jamaica’s Chase Audige, Jordan Kellier, and Giovanni Fraser celebrating during a FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifier against Puerto Rico.
26 Feb, 2026 0

‘I think we can pull it off’

When the JamRockerz take to the court today at the National Indoor Sports Centre against Bahamas in the second window of the FIBA Americas World Cup Qualifiers, Jamaica Basketball Association…
From left: Tamika Davis, Jamaica Labour Party caretaker for Hanover Western; Sandrene Hill-Sherwood, representing Custos of Hanover Lennox Anderson-Jackson; Collin Virgo, assistant general secretary of the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union; and Denise Huds
26 Feb, 2026 0

Last-minute gov’t intervention saves Blenheim civic ceremony for Bustamante

Western Bureau: The plan to scale down Tuesday’s annual celebration of National Hero Sir Alexander Bustamante’s birthday at his birthplace in Blenheim, Hanover, was averted at the last minute after…
Dr Paul Hector (left) of UNESCO in conversation with Dr Patrick Prendergast, head of CARIMAC, during the More FM 14th anniversary church service, held on Sunday at the Duncans Evangelistic Centre in Trelawny.
26 Feb, 2026 0

Media educator bats for including community radio in disaster planning

WESTERN BUREAU: Dr Patrick Prendergast, director of the Caribbean School of Media and Communication, is renewing the call for community radio stations to be formally embedded in Jamaica’s disaster…
The National Water Commission’s head office on Marescaux Road in Kingston.
26 Feb, 2026 0

NWC revenue plunges

The National Water Commission (NWC) says it has suffered a $3-billion loss in revenue following the passage of Hurricane Melissa and another $3.7 billion in estimated damage to infrastructure. Acting…
First-time and returning patrons gathered in their numbers to celebrate Tuesday Service’s second anniversary at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in St. Andrew on Tuesday night.
26 Feb, 2026 0

‘Joyful feeling’ as Tuesday Service celebrates second anniversary

Leaving their cares at the gate to simply hold a vibe, fans of the popular Tuesday Service gathered on Tuesday night at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre to celebrate its second anniversary. For…
A local travels on public transportation through a gang-controlled area of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Monday, January 19, 2026.
26 Feb, 2026 0

Police retake control of key area from powerful gangs

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP): As the sun rose, a handful of women opened tattered beach umbrellas in the heart of Port-au-Prince and scanned the horizon before opening their fruit and vegetable stands. It was…
Agriculture Minister Floyd Green presenting Novelette Moore, a St James banana farmer, with her Hurricane Melissa recovery assistance cheque on February 25.
26 Feb, 2026 0

Green: Don’t import bananas, it could cause deadly disease

WESTERN BUREAU: Agriculture Minister Floyd Green is urging Jamaicans to resist any move to import bananas during the current production shortfall, warning that doing so could expose the island to a…
UNSPUN, with Christopher Mamdeem on board, has the slight edge in a stacked Billy Williams Memorial at Caymanas Park on Saturday.
26 Feb, 2026 0

Bettors’ nightmare in double feature at Caymanas

Saturday’s feature events, the Billy Williams Memorial and OTB Appreciation Trophy, should both be treated with caution, middle-distance events set for the late double in which closers will be lethal…
West Indies Women’s captain Hayley Mathews (centre) is congratulated by wicketkeeper Shemaine Campbelle and Karishma Ramharack.
26 Feb, 2026 0

Matthews leads Windies Women to consolation victory over Sri Lanka

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC): In a final match that was high on individual brilliance but low on series impact, West Indies Women produced a dominant performance to defeat Sri Lanka Women by six wickets…