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KINGSTON, Jamaica — In an era dominated by viral marketing campaigns and carefully orchestrated social media strategies, veteran dancehall deejay Don Yute is proving that a strong message and genuine audience support can still cut through the noise.His latest single, Upstream, a collaboration with roots reggae singer I-Wayne, has emerged as one of the more unexpected success stories in Jamaican music this year, steadily building momentum through streaming platforms, social media engagement […]

Trinidadian-born Dr Legena Henry, founder and CEO of Barbados-based Rum and Sargassum Incorporated, walked away with the top prize of US$5,000 at the 2026 Climate Smart Summit Investor Forum pitch competition held in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Tuesday.Henry was among six climate-focused entrepreneurs from across the Caribbean who were each given seven minutes to pitch their projects before a panel of five judges from regional and international financial institutions.Dr Judlyn Telesford-Checkley, […]

HOUSTON, United States (AFP) — Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing for his sixth World Cup as if it was his first, said Portugal coach Roberto Martinez as he hailed the 41-year-old as "an example and a reference for football."Armed with a richly talented generation, Portugal are among the favourites to win the World Cup for the first time.Ronaldo's continued presence in Martinez's team has sparked debate over whether he is still a positive influence.No one can match the five-time Ballon d'Or […]

KANSAS CITY, United States (AFP) — Lionel Messi became the first man to play in six World Cup tournaments when he started for Argentina in their opening match against Algeria in Kansas City on Tuesday.The 38-year-old, who captained the South American nation to the title four years ago in Qatar, is also winning his 200th international cap.The Argentine's great rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, will equal Messi's record of six World Cup appearances if he plays for Portugal against DR Congo on […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans with innovative business ideas that can enhance or support the tourism sector are being encouraged to apply for the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Tourism Innovation Incubator.Deadline for submission is Wednesday, June 17.Applicants are required to submit a completed application form and a 60-second video pitch outlining their business idea through the TEF website at tef.gov.jm/incubator.Speaking with JIS News, Director, Research and Risk Management, TEF, […]

ST JAMES, Jamaica — Noting that Jamaica, like many other countries, is seeing a rising number of children with special education needs, Education Minister Dr Dana Morris-Dixon has made a passionate plea to the Jamaican diaspora for resource assistance.While stressing that the Government is determined to ensure no child is left behind, the minister candidly acknowledged that  “we're not equipped,” during her address to 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Following another outstanding display from Rajae McGeachy, Kingston College (KC) retained its Inter-secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) Urban Under-14 cricket title with a comprehensive win over Excelsior High on Saturday.KC batted first and made 132- 6 from their 30 allotted overs with opener McGeachy making 76 runs from 61 balls inclusive of seven fours and four sixes. When he was dismissed first man out, the score was 82, with KC well on their way.Marcus Bryan […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former national club champions Waterhouse FC have announced the resignation of Head Coach Javier Marcelo Ainstein “with immediate effect,” a release from the club said on Tuesday.Ainstein is the second head coach to step down from their role following last week’s resignation of Donovan Duckie from Chapelton Maroons.Meanwhile, Montego Bay United announced the promotion of head coach Xavier Gilbert to technical director, answerable only to the chairman and board of […]

EAST RUTHERORD, United States (AFP) — Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France launched their bid for a third World Cup crown with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in Group I on Tuesday.Real Madrid star Mbappe took his career World Cup goals tally to 14 –- just two behind all-time leader Miroslav Klose –- and Bradley Barcola was also on target as Les Bleus secured all three points for Didier Deschamps' side.Mbappe darted across the penalty area to convert a brilliant Michael Olise pass on 66 […]

ST JAMES, Jamaica — Minister of state in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright, is encouraging more overseas Jamaicans to invest in the island.Anchored by rigorous fiscal discipline and macroeconomic and political stability, he said that “Jamaica, today is stronger, more stable and more investment-ready than at any point in our modern history”.He was addressing a plenary session during Monday’s opening day of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, June 16, ended trading at $158.97 down 22 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary.Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar ended trading at $114.19, down from $114.33 and the British pound at $213.39 down from $213.51.

MORRISTOWN, United States (AFP) — Brazil forward Neymar, who was diagnosed with a right calf injury in late May, trained at the World Cup for the first time Tuesday in a sign he may be nearing a return.The 34-year-old has been undergoing treatment since the squad's arrival in the United States (US), but took another step in his recovery process as he was out running at Brazil's training base in New Jersey.Brazil's all-time record scorer has yet to return to full training after missing the […]

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — United States (US) Anti-Doping Agency Chief Executive Officer Travis T Tygart criticised World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) officials on Tuesday over plans to change testing at major events, giving sport federations a greater role.WADA unveiled ideas for change as part of 19 recommendations in a report by its Working Group on National Anti-Doping Organizations Operational Independence (WGOI)."It has been reported that some stakeholders, including athletes, […]

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Tuesday that one million fans have so far attended matches at the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico."Wow! 1 million fans in stadiums!" Infantino wrote on Instagram."A huge thank you to all our passionate supporters who continue to fill the stadiums — you have brought the most inclusive FIFA World Cup to life."The expanded 48-team World Cup kicked off last Thursday and 16 of the scheduled 104 matches […]

BERLIN, Germany (AFP) — Serena Williams suffered a straight sets defeat in the Berlin Open doubles on Tuesday, hours after the confirmation of her return to Wimbledon to play alongside her older sister Venus.Williams and Czech doubles partner Karolina Muchova fell to Mexico's Giuliana Olmos and Erin Routliffe, of New Zealand, 6-4, 6-4.The duo lost the opening set after Williams was broken in her second service game.They were broken on Muchova's serve midway through the second set and failed […]

The Public Accounts Committee will begin the process of having CEO of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Fitzgerald Mitchell, held accountable after he failed for a third time to appear before lawmakers probing an Auditor General's report into the hospital's operations, despite being formally summoned to Parliament.The move came on Tuesday after Mitchell again failed to attend a hearing of the committee, which is examining findings from the Auditor General's performance audit of […]

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic (AFP) — United States (US) sprinter Noah Lyles set the world's best ever time over the rarely-run 150 metres on Tuesday, clocking 14.67 seconds at the Golden Spike meet in the eastern Czech city of Ostrava.The 28-year-old Lyles beat the previous best of 14.72sec set by Kishane Thompson of Jamaica in Florida in April.At Ostrava, Lyles beat Sinesipho Dambile of South Africa with 14.78sec, while Australian teenager Gout Gout finished third in 14.96sec."Was there ever any […]

MONTREAL, Canada (AFP) — Three young women and two environmental groups on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the Canadian Government seeking to force it to develop an action plan to meet its key climate goals.The lawsuit comes as Prime Minister Mark Carney's government shifts Canada's climate and energy priorities, rolling back key environmental policies while advancing major energy and infrastructure projects to reduce dependence on the United States.Announcing the lawsuit, plaintiff Shirley […]

Jamaica’s Brianna Lyston was third in the women’s 100m at Tuesday’s Ostrava Golden Spike meet- a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold event, running 11.18 seconds (0.5m/s).In her first competition since April 25 when she ran a season’s best 10.94 seconds at a meet in Clermont, Florida, Lyston trailed home behind Poland’s Ewa Swoboda who won with 11.09 seconds and New Zealand’s Zoe Hobbs who was third in 11.12 seconds.Lyston has not been listed in this weekend’s JAAA National […]

Olympic bronze medallist Rajindra Campbell produced a winning performance on Sunday’s second day of the USATF LA Grand Prix at Allyson Felix Field on the campus of the University of Southern California, capturing the men’s shot put title.Campbell was the only Jamaican victor among three competitors in action. Danielle Williams finished fifth in the women’s 100m hurdles, while Adelle Tracey placed seventh in the women’s 1500m.Meanwhile, in Sweden, Olympic discus champion Roje Stona […]

ST JAMES, Jamaica — Opposition Leader Mark Golding is urging the government to come clean about reports that Jamaica and the US are mulling an agreement which would see foreign nationals who have run afoul of the law in America temporarily held in Jamaica until they are transferred to their country of birth."I don't like the way that this has come to light, through a leak to a media house. Why isn't the government levelling with the people about what is going on?" Golding told the Jamaica […]

ST JAMES, Jamaica — Police Constable Andrew Wilson, who is charged with the May 17 murder of Latoya “Buju” Bulgin in Granville, St James, has been granted bail in the sum of $1 million.According to his attorney, Michael Hemmings, Wilson appeared in court on Tuesday and was granted bail after a renewed application. He is scheduled to return to court on July 10.A previous bail application was denied during Wilson’s first court appearance last week due to concerns that he could interfere […]

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) – United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres arrived in Haiti on Tuesday, urging the international community to “stop looking away” and stand with the French-speaking Caribbean Community (Caricom) country.“I have just arrived in Port-au-Prince on a solidarity visit with the people of Haiti. The humanitarian situation here is desperate, but there are faint glimmers of hope,” Guterres posted on his Instagram page.“My message to the international […]

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) -- President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday urged South Africans not to blame migrants for the country's problems, after a recent wave of anti-immigrant unrest and violence.One of Africa's largest economies, South Africa has long attracted migrant workers from across the continent, both legally and illegally.But in recent weeks, mobs of South Africans carrying sticks, whips and shields have marched through parts of the country ordering foreigners with no residency […]

Ten young men are competing for the titles of Mister and Mister Teen Universe International Jamaica. The finals will take place this Sunday, June 21 at the YMCA Auditorium on Hope Road in Kingston.Geovani Lewin is the national coordinator for both competitions. He explained the training and preparation process that the competitors have endured over the past few weeks.“It’s a rigorous process. We’ve prioritised training and development all throughout the competition, but this week is […]