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Rescued passengers from M/V Trisha Kerstin, 3 an inter-island cargo and passenger ferry that sank, on a boat around waters of Isabela City, Basilan Province, Philippines on Monday, January 26, 2026. (Kagawad Gamar "Gams" Alih via AP)
January 26, 2026

Ferry carrying more than 350 people sinks off the Philippines, killing at least 18

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A ferry with more than 350 people on board sank early Monday near an island in the southern Philippines, killing at least 18 people, officials said. Rescuers saved…
Mark Tully.
January 27, 2026

Famed journalist, author Mark Tully passes away at 90

NEW DELHI (ANI): Legendary journalist Mark Tully passed away at the age of 90 at a private hospital in the national capital on Sunday, the hospital said. The former BBC journalist had been admitted…
In this photo released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency, an aerial shot taken using a drone shows an area affected by landslides in Pasir Langu village, in West Bandung district of West Java province, Indonesia.
January 26, 2026

Rescuers struggle with mud and debris in search for missing after deadly landslide

BANDUNG (AP) Rescuers struggled Sunday with mounds of mud, debris, and water-soaked ground, searching for dozens still missing after a landslide triggered by torrential rains the day before on the…
The new Miss Jamaica World Nevaeh Allen is crowned by Miss Jamaica World 2024 Tahje Bennett (left) during the competition’s grand coronation on Sunday night at the Karl Hendrickson Auditorium at Jamaica College.
January 26, 2026

Nevaeh Allen is the new Miss Jamaica World

Nevaeh Allen, a 19-year-old business administration student at the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC), has been named Miss Jamaica World 2025. Allen, who hails from Linstead, St Catherine,…
Waterhouse FCs Javane Bryan (right) tries to get past Mount Pleasant Academy’s Demario Phillips (left) during their Jamaica Premier League game at Drax Hall Sports Complex in St Ann yesterday.
January 26, 2026 by Ashley Anguin

Waterhouse stun Mount Pleasant with 24th-minute goal

Waterhouse FC surprised Concacaf Caribbean Cup champions Mount Pleasant Academy with a 1-0 win at Drax Hall Sports Complex yesterday to register back-to-back wins in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL).
US-based Reggae Boy Corey Burke is taken away by members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force outside the Ferdi Neita Park yesterday. Burke was detained following an altercation at the entrance to the venue which was hosting the Portmore United versus Racin
January 26, 2026 by Livingston Scott

Another draw for Racing United

Portmore’s Tyrique Ximines second half strike denied second-placed Racing all three points in the Jamaica Premier League Portmore derby at Ferdi Neita Park on Sunday, with teams staying as they were…
January 26, 2026 by Livingston Scott

U17 Reggae Girlz draw opening World Cup qualifier

Jamaica’s under-17 Reggae Girlz had to settle to a 1-1 draw with Guyana in their opening Concacaf U17 Women’s Group D World Cup qualification match at the Stadion Guillermo Prospero Trinidad in…
Valerie Dubidad
January 26, 2026 by Andre Williams

Sanctuary sorrow

Shock and deep grief have engulfed the Church of God of Prophecy and the wider Airy Castle Road, Stony Hill community following the sudden death of a prayer warrior and long-standing church sister,…
Holland High sprinter Shanoya Douglas is one of those athlete’s down to compete on day one of the Carifta Trials on Friday.
January 26, 2026

Douglas rewrites U20 record at New York Showcase

Jamaica’s junior sprint standout Shanoya Douglas broke her own national Under-20 indoor 300 metres record on Saturday, clocking 36.98 seconds to win at the New York International Showcase at the Ocean…