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June 16, 2026
by Robert Bailey
PLAYERS TO WATCH - Brazil’s Neymar expected to play big part in World Cup bid
While Brazil striker Neymar spent his first game watching from the sidelines with an injury and has not had the best season this year, his talent is undeniable and his attractiveness for fans has…
June 16, 2026
by Gregory Bryce
THE CONTENDERS - Don’t count out muted Samba football
Brazil’s first game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup did not set fans alight, but neither did their qualification campaign.
Despite a 1-1 draw with top-10 team Morocco, who showed they belong among this…
June 17, 2026
by Karen Madden
Jamaica still the place for cricket - Shallow
Despite not pulling in bumper crowds at Sabina Park during the recently concluded One-Day and T20 International series, Dr Kishore Shallow, president of Cricket West Indies, believes Jamaica is…
June 17, 2026
Something Extra | Tuesday
The Jamaica Pegasus hotel shimmered with elegance as business leaders, entrepreneurs, and distinguished guests gathered for the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) Annual Awards Banquet, a swanky…
June 18, 2026
by Ruth
Island Wedding | From London to Jamaica: Daniel and Sedia celebrate their love story
After more than a decade of knowing each other, Sedia Betty and Daniel Dinnyes’ destination wedding in Jamaica was never going to be a single-day affair.
Their love story began on December 29,…
June 17, 2026
Tyra Banks sues Netflix over 'America's Next Top Model' doc, alleging defamation
LOS ANGELES (AP):
Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and the directors of its docuseries Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model, alleging that the producers…
June 17, 2026
Attorney Shanique Sommerville crowned Miss Westmoreland Festival Queen 2026
For the second time in as many years, an attorney will represent the parish of Westmoreland in the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Competition.
This comes as the 28-year-old Shanique Sommerville from the…
June 16, 2026
Is Minister Chuck promoting a mirage?
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Regrettably, the justice minister Delroy Chuck is not exhibiting inspirational stewardship of the constitutional affairs portfolio.
Recently, he affirmed that goals which would…
June 16, 2026
Letter of the Day | Build back Black River better
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Long before Hurricane Melissa devastated Black River I wrote repeatedly expressing my concern about the visible decline and neglect of the town. Hurricane Beryl provided an early…