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Fedrick Dacres at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships.
19 Sep, 2025 0

I was compelled to put up a fight as team captain despite the pain, says Dacres

While he failed to advance to the final of the men’s discus throw at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships, the story of Fedrick Dacres is that of a team leader who felt he had to lead by example,…
19 Sep, 2025 0

Dementia and a family’s unhealed wound

WESTERN BUREAU: On the morning of November 5, 2005, Janice’s mother, diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s, walked away from home and disappeared, much to the distress of the six surviving of her…
From left: Chad Wright, Ralford Mullings, and Fedrick Dacres competing at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
19 Sep, 2025 0

No Jamaicans in men’s discus throw final at World Champs

It was a disappointing showing in the men’s discus throw qualification round, as Ralford Mullings, Chad Wright, and Fedrick Dacres all failed to advance to the final at the Tokyo World Athletics…
Lloydricia Cameron competing in the women's shot put at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships.
19 Sep, 2025 0

Lloydricia Cameron falls short in women’s shot put

Lloydricia Cameron, Jamaica’s lone entrant in the women’s shot put at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships, fell short in her bid to advance to the final, recording a best effort of 17.77 metres. …
Dr Samar Rodriguez last saw her five-year-old daughter, Tau Kleio Rodriguez-Fairplay, seven months ago.
19 Sep, 2025 0

Where’s my daughter?

It has been more than six months since Dr Samar Rodriguez, a London-based academic, last saw her five-year-old daughter, Tau Kleio Rodriguez-Fairplay. Tau was abducted in February from her home in the…
Senior Superintendent Wayne Cameron.
19 Sep, 2025 0

Cameron alleges political victimisation; Chang denies claims

Senior Superintendent of Police Wayne Cameron has accused National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang and Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake of harassment and political victimisation, according to an…
His court date is being finalised.
19 Sep, 2025 0

Portmore man charged for fatal gun attack on 'Indian' in Half-Way Tree

A 28-year-old Portmore, St Catherine man has been charged for the gunning down of a man outside a restaurant in Half-Way Tree, St Andrew in January. With the help of CCTV footage during the…
Antonio Fearon (left) of Eltham High shields the ball from Norman Manley High’s Nickoy Davidson during their Manning Cup football match at Norman Manley yesterday. The game was abandoned after 64 minutes due to heavy rain and lightning, with Eltham leadi
19 Sep, 2025 0

Wolmer’s, Mona in Zone E top of the table clash

Former champions Mona and Wolmer’s Boys will clash in today’s top of the table Zone E showdown in the ISSA/WATA Manning Cup competition at Mico University, starting at 3:30 p.m. Mona, who last lifted…
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19 Sep, 2025 0

Court acquits pump attendants in alleged credit card scam

Five pump attendants implicated in a debit and credit card scam that defrauded customers of more than $1.1 million have been freed of fraud charges. The women, who were initially charged with…