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Drought conditions affecting water supply in sections of Manchester

The National Water Commission (NWC) is reporting that some customers in Manchester are experiencing low pressure or no water supply due to drought conditions impacting operations at its Moravia…
This satellite image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Tropical Depression Nine forming over the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. (NOAA via AP)
07 Oct, 2026 0

Tropical Storm Isaias forms, forecast to become hurricane and hit US Gulf Coast this week

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Isaias formed early Wednesday in the warm waters off eastern Mexico and forecasters said it was expected to strengthen into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season…
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07 Oct, 2026 0

PSOJ urges water planning overhaul as drought threatens economy

Worsening drought conditions have prompted the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) to call for an urgent “national reset” in the country’s water planning. The business group’s call comes as…
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07 Oct, 2026 0

Former champions go to work in d’Cup round two

When the ISSA daCosta Cup second round gets under way today, former champions Cornwall College and St James High will square off at the Cornwall College playfield at 3:00 p.m. A total of 16 matches…
Dr Andrew Wheatley.
07 Oct, 2026 0

Court delays first hearing of Wheatley’s challenge to IC prosecution

The first hearing of Cabinet Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley’s challenge against the Integrity Commission’s (IC) decision to prosecute him for alleged illicit enrichment and other corruption-related…
Corey Burke (left) from Portmore United, tries to get the better of Kyle Ming (centre) and Fitzroy Cummings from Mount Pleasant FA during their Concacaf Caribbean Cup match at the National Stadium.
07 Oct, 2026 0

Balancing act continues for top JPL sides

For clubs competing at the highest levels of football, balancing domestic and international commitments is always a major challenge. Many teams are able to maintain a high standard in one competition…
Jamaica’s Tyreece Campbell (right) celebrates scoring against Honduras on Monday.
07 Oct, 2026 0

Job done

Reggae Boyz interim head coach Rudolph Speid believes Jamaica achieved several of its key objectives in qualifying for the quarterfinals of the 2026 Concacaf Nations League while giving a number of…
West Indies captain, Hayley Matthews, celebrates scoring a century against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club in Zimbabwe.
07 Oct, 2026 0

Matthews reaches career-best rankings

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (CMC): West Indies Women captain Hayley Matthews has attained career-best positions in the ICC Women’s ODI batting and all-rounder rankings following her outstanding…
The former Air Jamaica plane bombed in March seen here at London Heathrow in the United Kingdom on June 17, 2005.
07 Oct, 2026 0

Former Air J plane bombed in Iran - Pilot recalls good times flying ‘Mike Papa’ from Jamaica to UK, wants reintroduction of national airline

When the Israeli Air Force reported the destruction of Iran’s presidential VIP Airbus A340-300 often dubbed ‘Iran Force One’ during a military strike in Iran in March of this year, the repercussions…