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Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda (centre), along with Member of Parliament for St Catherine North Central, Natalie Neita-Garvey (left), and Project Manager with Vinci Construction, Thomas Savary (right), tour the Rio Cobre
February 1, 2026

Rio Cobre Water Treatment Plant project on track

The Rio Cobre Water Treatment Plant project is on track, and is slated for completion by May of 2027, says Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda. The Minister who, along…
Fire at Ammar’s in downtown Kingston on February 1
February 1, 2026

Ammar’s in downtown Kingston gutted by fire

The Ammar’s department store in downtown Kingston has been gutted by a fire. The losses are believed to be in the millions. The fire department indicated that a call reporting a blaze at the…
President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, January 30, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
February 1, 2026

Trump says US is ‘starting to talk to Cuba’ as he moves to cut its oil supplies

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump said the United States was beginning to talk with Cuban leaders as his administration puts greater pressure on the communist-run island and cuts off…

PACK PLAYS, ridden by Christopher Mamdeen, wins the Eileen Cliggott Memorial Trophy over six and a half furlongs at Caymanas Park yesterday.
February 1, 2026 by Ainsley Walters

Pack Plays pounces on Of A Revolution’s second flop

Mouttet Mile Day’s Bruceontheloose Sprint winner, seven-year-old Florida-invader OF A REVOLUTION, flopped for the second consecutive race this season, outsprinted by fellow American PACK PLAYS in…

Cavalier’s Christopher Ainsworth (right) celebrates with teammates during a Jamaica Premier League (JPL) fixture against Harbour View at The Compound on December 28, 2025.
February 1, 2026 by Livingston Scott

Champions look to halt slide

Champions Cavalier will try to halt the potential for free fall when they face Portmore United in the feature Jamaica Premier League (JPL) fixture this afternoon at Ferdi Neita Park, starting at 3. In…
Sports
February 1, 2026

Past The Finishing Post

Jan 31, 2026 Race Results Race 1 Purse $750,000 REST. ALL. IV - NB5YO&UP(NW3)/IMP5YO&UP(NW2) Off At: 11:51:42 AM Distance: 6 Fur. Track Condition: Dirt : Fast Winning Time: 1:16.1 Splits:…

Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres (right) celebrates scoring his side’s third goal in an English Premier League football game against Leeds United with teammate Jurrien Timber in Leeds, England, yesterday.
February 1, 2026

Arsenal open seven-point lead

AP: Arsenal and Liverpool rediscovered that winning feeling in the Premier League yesterday. Arsenal powered seven points clear at the top of the standings after beating Leeds 4-0. Mikel Arteta’s team…

Jamaica’s Assinie Wilson competes in the men’s 400m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan on Monday, September 15, 2025.
February 1, 2026 by Robert Bailey

‘I am just soldiering on’

Despite still experiencing occasional discomfort, national 400m hurdler Assinie Wilson says he remains determined to compete this season after being medically cleared to return to training. Wilson,…

St George’s College track and field team head coach, Gavin James (right), and assistant coach Kevin Pryce have a discussion at the Emmet Park Pavilion recently.
February 1, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

STGC revival inspired by strong coaching partnership

When Gavin James was handed the keys to St George’s College (STGC) track and field programme, he knew there was only one coach he trusted to be his assistant. Now years later, James and his assistant…