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New real estate dealer different Capital Limited is reporting that, within its first five months of operations, the firm has secured approximately J$3.5 billion in accepted offers across the Jamaica and Cayman Islands markets.“This milestone reflects the strength of different's focused real estate service, which is built on sourcing quality assets, delivering best-practice investment property analysis, and maintaining patient relationships with clients,” the company said in a press […]

World Athletics Championship silver medalist Tina Clayton produced a season’s best performance of 10.85 seconds to lead a Jamaican sweep of the medals in the women’s 100m at Sunday’s Meeting International Mohammed VI d’Athlétisme de Rabat in Morocco, the third stop on the Wanda Diamond League circuit.Clayton, who got out quickly and controlled the race from the start, finished just shy of the meeting record 10.83 seconds set by Elaine Thompson-Herah in 2022.Lavanya Williams placed […]

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Pop star Dua Lipa and Fantastic Beasts actor Callum Turner married in London on Sunday, according to media reports, which said the low-key nuptials may be followed by a three-day party in Sicily.The Sun and Daily Mail tabloids showed photos of the couple leaving Old Marylebone Town Hall following a civil ceremony with just a handful of family and friends.Dua Lipa, 30, wore a white hat and dress designed by the Schiaparelli studio for the wedding, reports said. […]

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — A meteor crashing toward Earth exploded over the northeastern United States (US) on Saturday, NASA said, setting off booms that echoed over the region with a blast equivalent to 300 tonnes of TNT.The fireball broke up over northeastern Massachusetts and southeastern New Hampshire at 2:06 pm (1806 GMT), the US space agency's Deputy News Chief Jennifer Dooren told AFP in a statement."This fireball was not associated with any currently active meteor shower, but […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — President of the Jamaica Coffee Exporters Association (JCEA), Dr Norman Grant, is calling for urgent investment and mental health support for coffee farmers as Jamaica’s Blue Mountain coffee industry struggles to recover from devastating weather events and rising production costs.In a release, Dr Grant said the sector has suffered major setbacks from Hurricanes Beryl (July 3, 2024) and Melissa (October 28, 2025), extreme rainfall and increased costs linked to the […]

NAIROBI, Kenya (AFP) — More than 1,100 people were suspected of having contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda, the head of the African Union's health agency said on Sunday in a commentary for the Financial Times.Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention Director General Jean Kaseya said there were 263 confirmed cases in both countries as of Saturday, with 43 confirmed deaths.More than 1,100 suspected cases were still being investigated, he wrote […]

Some collaborations feel calculated, while others feel destined like the creative partnership between reggae star D’yani and producer Kareem “Remus” Burrell, son of legendary Xterminator Records founder Phillip “Fatis” Burrell, which is becoming one of the most exciting emerging stories in Jamaican music.Now they're ready to take things to another level.The duo's latest offering, Journey, arrives June 5 as the lead single from D’yani’s highly anticipated debut album Live Life […]

BRASÍLIA, Brazil (AFP) — Two patients who recently arrived in Brazil from African countries have been put in isolation after showing symptoms linked to Ebola, officials said, raising concerns about the deadly virus spreading beyond the African continent.A 37-year-old man who recently travelled to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the outbreak has been concentrated, "exhibited symptoms such as fever, meeting the definition of a suspected case" of Ebola, the Sao Paulo state […]

Jamaican striker Khadija Shaw was among the goalscorers as Manchester City secured a commanding 4-0 win over Brighton in the Women’s FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.The win secured a historic domestic double for City, as they completed both the Barclays Women’s Super League title and the FA Cup in the same season for the first time in the club’s history. According to FotMob, only two other clubs have previously achieved the feat in English women’s football.As the match got […]

There are 10 semi-finalists for the sixth Jamaica International Independence Foreign Song Competition (JIIFSC), which is scheduled to conclude on July 25 in Snellville, Georgia.Among them is Lee “Priest” Johnson, who won the 2025 edition with Jamaica ina mi Blood. He represents Georgia. His entry this year is One Of A Kind.Florida has two representatives in D Mack (Jamaica is The Place) and Owen Silvera (I Wouldn’t Change A Thing).Canada is represented by five Jamaicans who live in that […]

Marvin Chin, goalkeeper of the St Andrew Technical High School (STATHS) football team that won the 1987 Manning Cup, died on May 19 at age 57. His daughter, Marvilesa, confirmed his death in an interview with Observer Online.She said her father died from complications of asthma while being taken to the University Hospital of the West Indies in St Andrew, where he was pronounced dead.Chin, who was from Elletson Flats, also played for Constant Spring in the National Premier League. But it was as […]

Reggae artiste Kuanna has ignited a passionate online conversation about violence against women and children after her emotionally charged freestyle Woman Killer exploded across social media this week.Performed over the iconic Hill and Gully Riddim, the song debuted on Facebook and quickly struck a nerve with Jamaicans at home and abroad, racking up more than 300,000 views and generating over 1,000 comments within days.But unlike many viral songs dominating timelines, Woman Killer isn't […]

Veteran reggae crooner Norman Espeut is serving up good vibes and even better life advice with his uplifting new single, Stress Free — a breezy, feel-good anthem that’s all about protecting your peace and living your best life.“The concept came from me thinking about what meaningful contribution I could make through my music to the all-important issue of good health,” Espeut shared.And the reggae legend is practising exactly what he preaches.These days, the former Kotch frontman says […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health and Wellness has reassured the public that Jamaica remains free of Ebola cases, while confirming that eight travellers have been placed under mandatory self-quarantine in line with established public health protocols.The ministry said the individuals were identified through enhanced surveillance measures at the country's ports of entry after travelling from, or transiting through, Ebola-affected countries within the past 21 days.According to the […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Great Wall Motor (GWM) will officially open its first dedicated showroom in Jamaica on Wednesday, June 3, on South Camp Road.The private launch event will be attended by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Senator Aubyn Hill, who is expected to address guests, along with Hankin Zhao, GWM’s Caribbean and Venezuela country manager, and senior representatives of Stewart’s Automotive Group.In a statement, the company said the opening follows steady growth of the […]

Brandon Falconer of Mount St Mary's University and Jemar Ferguson of the University of Louisiana made history last weekend by becoming the first Jamaican men to qualify for the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the javelin throw.Both athletes secured their places at the NCAA East Regional Championships hosted by the University of Kentucky. Falconer, a former student of St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS), finished ninth with a throw of 67.28m, while Ferguson, who […]

ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Humble Lion Football Club (FC) and Tru-Juice Football Club will meet in the final of the Jamaica Football Championships on Sunday at Ferdie Neita Park, starting at 3:30 pm.With promotion already secured, Sunday's final will be played for the championship title and bragging rights after both teams advanced on penalties in their semi-final ties.Humble Lion secured an immediate return to the JPL after defeating Sakka Club Browns Town 5-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw […]

Kelly Ann Beckford ran a massive personal best 1:58.66 on Saturday to win the women’s 800m pro race on the second day of the Under Armour Track and Field Nationals at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.Beckford shattered her previous best of 2:00.17, which she set in August last year while claiming bronze at the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) Championships in The Bahamas.Beckford, who qualified for last year's World Athletics Championships, became […]

BELMOPAN, Belize (CMC) — The Government of Belize is urging individuals who have recently travelled from Ebola-affected regions, particularly in East and Central Africa, to provide accurate information about their travel history.Although there are currently no cases of the deadly virus in Belize, the Ministry of Health and Wellness said it has heightened public health surveillance measures and is advising travellers entering the country through any port of entry to remain vigilant.The […]

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, […]