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United States coach Mauricio Pochettino (left) and Atlanta United coach Tara Martino pose with jerseys during a news conference before the men’s national team training yesterday in Marietta, Georgia.
March 28, 2026

Pochettino says US can win World Cup

MARIETTA, Georgia (AP): Mauricio Pochettino has told American footballers they can achieve what almost no one thinks is possible: win the World Cup. “Why not us? Why not us? Why not us?” he said…
Miles Bascombe, director of cricket, Cricket West Indies.
March 28, 2026

Bascombe: I expect WI Championship to be competitive

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC): Despite this year’s West Indies Championship being significantly shortened, Director of Cricket at Cricket West Indies (CWI), Miles Bascombe, is still expecting a competitive…
Jason Pitter of Kingston College smashed the boys’ Class Two 400m record with a 45.76-second run, moving into third on Jamaica’s U18 all-time list behind Christopher Taylor and Usain Bolt, at the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls Athletics Championships
March 28, 2026 by Robert Bailey

Hard work pays big dividends for KC’s Pitter

Kingston College (KC) quarter-miler Jason Pitter says clean execution was key to his record-breaking performance in the Class Two boys’ 400 metres final at the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’…
From left: Jayden Seales, Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph.
March 28, 2026

CWI takes proactive stance on fast-bowling trio

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC): Cricket West Indies (CWI) has unveiled a detailed management plan for fast bowlers Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph, and Alzarri Joseph, prioritising the long-term health of its…
Kristen Clarke, the newly appointed general counsel of the NAACP.
March 28, 2026

Attorney of Jamaican roots appointed top lawyer for NAACP

Jamaican-American Kristen Clarke has been appointed general counsel of the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP), placing her at the helm of the organisation’s legal…
Mark Malabver, president of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association.
March 28, 2026 by Sashana Small

JTA to submit suggestions to teaching bill to education ministry in April

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) has announced that it will submit its written recommendations on proposed changes to the Jamaica Teaching Bill (JTC) to the Ministry of Education next month,…
Damian Obiglio (second left), chairman of the JPS Foundation, and Sophia Lewis (second right), head of the JPS Foundation, engage with Abigail Dixon (left) and Ajada Duffus of St Mary Technical High School as they present their solar-powered hydroponics an
March 28, 2026

Students, stakeholders drive climate solutions at JPS Expo

Hundreds of student innovators, policymakers, and private sector leaders from across the island convened at the AC Hotel in St Andrew on Thursday to showcase practical climate solutions at this year’s…
Goalscorer Bailey Cadamarteri (left) and defender Richard King celebrate after Jamaica took the lead against New Caledonia during their FIFA World Cup intercontinental playoff match in Guadalajara, Mexico on Thursday night. Jamaica won 1-0.
March 28, 2026 by Livingston Scott

Speid: We are up for the fight

REGGAE Boyz coach Rudolph Speid says the players are ready to fight for a place in the World Cup as they prepare to meet the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) next Tuesday in the…
Kelly Ann Carr (centre) from Edwin Allen High wins the Class One 400 metres in 52.20 seconds on Thursday ahead of Nastassia Fletcher (right) from Hydel High, 52.48 and Abrina Wright (left) of Holmwood Technical who was third in 52.81.
March 28, 2026 by Robert Bailey

400m win a massive boost for Edwin Allen’s Carr

Kelly-Ann Carr of Edwin Allen High School said her gold medal-winning performance in the Class One 400 metres at the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships is a massive boost fur…