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KINGSTON, Jamaica – World Champion Oblique Seville opened his 100m season with a smooth 9.96 seconds (0.2m/s) to win the men’s 100m at Saturday’s third JAAA/Puma meet at the National Stadium.Running in the 21st heat, Seville ran away from the field in his section, finishing ahead of Sandrey Davison (10.22 seconds) and Adrian Kerr (10.28 seconds). Bouwahjgie Nkrumie, who won the penultimate section with a season’s best 10.13 seconds (-1.1m/s), was second overall.Ashanti Moore won the […]

Dejanae Oakley of the University of Georgia ran a facility record 49.48 seconds to lead qualifying for the NCAA National Championships in the women’s 400m at the NCAA East Regionals at the University of Kentucky on Saturday.Oakley, the world leader in the event with 48.92 seconds that she ran while winning at the Southeastern Conference championships two weeks ago, beat the 50.30 seconds facility record set two years ago by another Georgia runner, Aaliyah Butler.Rushana Dwyer of Northwestern […]

MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Two men have been hospitalised, one in critical condition after his right arm was severed, when an out-of-control truck overturned on the Spur Tree Hill main road in Manchester on Saturday.Preliminary reports are that shortly after 4:00 pm, both men were traveling in a truck transporting rice when the driver lost control of the unit.Surveillance cameras captured the out-of-control truck as it veered off the roadway and onto a property before overturning.Police said the […]

Frazsiers Whip have etched their name further into Jamaican women's football history, clinching their fourth consecutive Jamaica Women's Premier League title with a 2-0 win over Arnett Gardens on Saturday.Frazsiers Whip put on a composed and clinical showing that left little doubt as to who the superior side was on the day, a final that showcased both their attacking threat and their ability to see out a result when it mattered most.Jennifer Williams was the hero of the occasion, delivering a […]

Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz were beaten 3-0 by Nigeria in the final of the Unity Cup on Saturday at The Valley in London, with Alhassan Yusuf scoring a brace as the West Africans won the event for the fourth straight time.The defeat marked a third straight final loss for Jamaica, which also finished as runners-up in 2022 and 2025.Nigeria took the lead in just the second minute when Yusuf fired past Jamaican goalkeeper Coniah Boyce-Clarke.They maintained their advantage through to half-time before […]

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The Trump administration has walked back its announcement that non-citizens seeking permanent US residency, commonly called a Green Card, would need to return to their home country to apply, The New York Times reported.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) told the newspaper on Friday that its policy announcement last week was not a requirement for all applicants, but would rather be implemented "on a case-by-case basis."A Trump administration spokesman, […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) has announced the official opening of entries for the 2026 Creative Writing Competition and Exhibition, beginning June 1.Workshops covering the categories of plays, poetry, short stories, novels, essays, and screenplays commence on May 30, offering participants both face-to-face and virtual options.Speech and Literary Arts Development Specialist at the JCDC, Aisha Parker, said writers of all backgrounds are encouraged to […]

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AFP) -- Paris Saint-Germain claimed back-to-back Champions League triumphs with a 4-3 shoot-out win over Arsenal following a 1-1 draw after extra time on Saturday, with Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missing from the spot.Mikel Arteta's Premier League champions showed great resilience to take the game beyond 120 minutes in Budapest, but fell to a second final defeat, 20 years after their first against Barcelona in 2006.Luis Enrique's side became only the second besides Real Madrid […]

United States-based reggae singer Mye Laurell is generating buzz on local airwaves with her soulful remake of Diana Ross’ classic hit It’s My House, a fresh interpretation produced by reggae veteran Richie Stephens.According to Laurell, the decision to revisit the 1979 anthem was entirely Stephens’ idea. The veteran producer believed her vocal tone bore a resemblance to the legendary Motown singer.“Richie Stephens chose the song, not me. He said my speaking voice reminds him of Diana […]

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump, claiming he could draw larger audiences than Elvis Presley, said Saturday he was considering headlining a Washington rally after several artistes quit events celebrating the country's 250th anniversary.Shortly after they were announced as performers in a concert series around the July 4 holiday, several musical acts backed out, with some citing politicisation of the event.The concerts were scheduled to kick off on […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica have made four changes to their starting lineup for the 2026 Unity Cup final against Nigeria at Charlton Athletic stadium in London on Saturday.Defender Christopher Ainsworth, midfielders Dwight Merrick and Nickyle Ellis, and forward Dajaune Brown have been drafted into the team for the title decider against the holders.The quartet replace Odin Samuels-Clarke, Isaac Hayden, Tyreese Hall, and Bailey-Tye Cadamarteri, who all started in Jamaica's 2-0 semi-final […]

DUBLIN, Ireland (AFP) — Protesters in Dublin demanded "justice" Saturday for a Congolese man who died after he was restrained by security guards, in an incident likened to George Floyd's murder in the United States six years ago.Around 100 people demonstrated in Ireland's capital to call for an independent and transparent probe into the death of 35-year-old Yves Sakila earlier this month.Video footage widely shared on social media showed Sakila being held on the ground for almost five minutes […]

BUNIA, DR Congo (AFP) — The World Health Organization's (WHO) Director General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, landed on Saturday in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo province worst-hit by a severe Ebola outbreak, an AFP journalist reported.Tedros had earlier announced he was coming to Bunia, capital of Ituri province, to "help" and "listen to" the people facing the worst of the outbreak.The highly contagious haemorrhagic fever is already present in three eastern DRC provinces and in […]

WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — Law enforcement agencies across 20 countries in Central America, South America and the Caribbean seized 3,308 illegal firearms and 56 tonnes of illicit drugs during a major multinational operation led by the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) with support from the Organisation of American States (OAS).The operation, dubbed Orca XI, was conducted between October 15 and November 30, 2025. Interpol oversaw operational coordination efforts, […]

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after he allegedly crashed his car into motorway barriers, police said Saturday.The former England winger, who most recently played for Feyenoord in the Dutch Eredivisie, is suspected of crashing his Lamborghini into barriers on the M3 motorway in Hampshire, southern England, on Thursday morning.The 31-year-old has been released on bail pending further enquiries.In a statement, Hampshire Police […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Seven months after Hurricane Melissa tore through sections of western Jamaica, recovery efforts continue in George’s Plain, where an estimated half of all homes sustained major storm damage and many families are still awaiting repairs.Residents of George’s Plain are now working alongside volunteer teams, learning construction and repair skills while helping to restore damaged homes, churches and community spaces.Among them is Jerry, whose family was directly impacted […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) has voiced concern over recent reports indicating that only 20 per cent of students who sit Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations each year achieve the minimum five subjects required for entry into most tertiary institutions.The concern follows comments by University of Technology (UTech) President, Dr Kevin Brown, who recently warned of an emerging education crisis. According to media reports, Brown said the low […]

MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Fire gutted a bar and a restaurant on Ward Avenue in Mandeville on Saturday morning, leaving two business owners with over $20 million in losses and scores of neighbouring establishments without electricity.Firefighters at the Mandeville Fire Station received a call about 4:15 am that the two businesses, Newsman Fry Chicken and No Traction Chill Spot, were on fire.The blaze was contained and, following cooling down operations, was extinguished shortly after 6:00 am. […]

Causion was recently in Antigua to film a video for Feels Like I’m Dreaming, his latest song promoting his homeland. The reggae track, which he co-wrote and co-produced with Maurice Gregory, is being released in June.The visual is produced by Elite Island Resorts, a company that markets Antigua and Barbuda’s tourism product. It is Causion’s fifth project projecting the country’s leisure industry, which is its biggest earner of foreign exchange.While he enjoys the production aspect of […]

Six Jamaican men, led by defending champion Ralford Mullings of the University of Oklahoma, will contest the men’s discus throw at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon in June following the conclusion of Friday's qualifying rounds.Mullings was one of two men to advance from the West Regional hosted by the University of Arkansas, while four others earned qualification through the East Regional at the University of Kentucky.In addition, seven Jamaicans booked […]

Since emerging on the music scene in 2015, providing musical accompaniment for several established reggae and dancehall acts, Tower Band has stamped its presence on the live music circuit.Known for its showmanship, energetic performances and distinctive approach to presenting dancehall music in a live-band format, the group is preparing to launch its new mixtape, Dancehall Future, at Supa Heavy Wednesdays on June 3 at Jangas Soundbar and Grill in New Kingston.“You can expect a night of […]

Approximately 49 years after its original release as a 45rpm vinyl single, Jamming by Bob Marley and the Wailers has been certified double platinum in the United Kingdom (UK).The certification, issued by the British Phonographic Industry on May 29, recognises sales and streaming equivalent of 1.2 million units since the song was digitally released in 2004.Jamming was originally featured on Bob Marley and the Wailers' 1977 RIAA gold-certified album Exodus, which currently sits at #10 on the […]

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP) — Sri Lanka's Buddhist hierarchy suspended on Saturday a senior monk accused of sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl, in a high-profile case that has shocked the religiously conservative nation.In a rare disciplinary move, 71-year-old Pallegama Hemarathana was stripped of his responsibilities as the chief custodian of a highly venerated ficus grown from a sapling of a tree believed to have sheltered the Buddha."The Council of Monks of the Malwatte Chapter decided […]

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Liverpool sacked manager Arne Slot on Saturday, saying the club were seeking a "change of direction", after a disastrous defence of their Premier League title.The Reds finished fifth in the table, 25 points behind champions Arsenal, despite spending a Premier League record of nearly £450 million ($605 million) on new players in one transfer window last year.Outgoing Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is the frontrunner after leading the Cherries into Europe for the […]

PARIS, France (AFP) -- Naomi Osaka continued to shine in the City of Light as she beat American teenager Iva Jovic 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (3/7), 6-4, in the French Open third round on Saturday.On Court Suzanne Lenglen, the Japanese star once again made an eye-catching entry, wearing a gold jacket and a voluminous gold train, an outfit, bracketed by pink tennis sneakers and a black sponsor's visor.She shed the outer layers to play in another variation of her gold tennis dress, which shone in the blazing […]