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NATO allies puzzled by Trump U-turn on Europe troops
HELSINGBORG (AP): NATO allies and defence officials expressed bewilderment yesterday at US President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would send 5,000 US troops to Poland just weeks after ordering…
Updated 7 hours ago

Governor promises to alleviate power, water shortages
SAN JUAN (AP): Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González has pledged to boost the amount of electricity available to power the US territory as chronic outages persist, angering and frustrating many…
Updated 8 hours ago

Congo curtails funeral wakes in Ebola outbreak - WHO upgrades risk assessment
BUNIA (AP): Authorities in north-eastern Congo banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people yesterday in an effort to curb a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in a region where medical…
Updated 10 hours ago by Nicola A. Cunningham

Pashon Minott continuing her father’s legacy 
She was the only woman dancing in a sea of men, clearly enjoying herself as a few of the songs she was promoting came on rotation. The gathered dancers showed their support and appreciation for the…
Updated 10 hours ago by Gregory Bryce

JWPL finalists to be decided today
The two finalists for the 2026 Jamaica Women’s Premier League (JWPL) will be decided today when the second leg of the semi-finals kicks off at the Captain Horace Burrell Centre of…
Updated 12 hours ago by Raymond Graham

Levell heads 10 Jamaicans at LA Track Fest
WORLD Athletics Championships 200 metres bronze medallist Bryan Levell will head 10 Jamaicans athletes who will be in action at today’s Los Angeles Track Fest inside Drake Stadium at the University of…
Updated 13 hours ago by Lennox Aldred

It would be an honour’ - Courtney Walsh backs statue proposal at Sabina Park
West Indies cricket legend Courtney Walsh has declared he would be “honoured and pleased” to see a statue erected in his likeness at Sabina Park, following a formal proposal from Opposition…
Updated 12 hours ago by Ainsley Walters

Nautical Star set to shine in Labour Day Trophy
To have any chance of stopping Jason DaCosta from winning a fifth consecutive trainers’ title, Anthony Nunes must have a strong Mouttet Mile contender before December comes around, especially after…
Updated 12 hours ago by Mickalia Kington

Eight contestants vie for Miss Westmoreland Festival Queen title
The 2026 staging of the Miss Westmoreland Festival Queen Competition was held last Saturday evening at the CocoLaPalm Seaside Resort, where organisers, former queens, sponsors and supporters gathered…