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President Donald Trump holds the FIFA World Cup Winners Trophy as FIFA President Gianni Infantino looks on during an announcement in the Oval Office of the White House, August 22, 2025, in Washington.
December 9, 2025

Who have qualified for the 2026 World Cup?

NEW YORK, (AP): A record 48 teams will play in the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. Yesterday Algeria become the fourth African country to qualify. A day earlier,…
In this combination of images Rapper Kendrick Lamar appears at the MTV Video Music Awards on August 27, 2017, in Inglewood, California, left, and Canadian rapper Drake appears at the premiere of the series "Euphoria," in Los Angeles on June 4, 2019. (AP Ph
December 9, 2025

Judge tosses Drake’s defamation lawsuit against Universal Music over rap beef with Kendrick Lamar

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday tossed out a defamation lawsuit Drake brought against Universal Music Group, labelling the alleged libellous words as opinion. Judge Jeannette A. Vargas…
December 9, 2025 by Gregory Bryce

Three Manning Cup round of 16 spots up for grabs

Three more ISSA/WATA Manning Cup Round of 16 spots could be decided today as playoff round action resumes in Zones C, D and E across the corporate area. Vauxhall High, Camperdown High, Campion…
The Maurice Bishop International Airport.
December 9, 2025

Grenada reviews US request to install radar equipment amid rising regional tensions

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC—The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday confirmed that a request for the temporary installation of radar equipment and associated technical personnel at the Maurice…
Ackeem Auguste
December 9, 2025

Former Windies U19 captain earns maiden ODI call-up

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC): Three West Indians who impressed on the recent tour of Nepal have been rewarded by being named in West Indies white ball teams to face Bangladesh later this month. Former…
Akino Lindsay
December 9, 2025 by Ainsley Walters

Lindsay eyeing fifth consecutive double gold in Brisbane

AKINO Lindsay was the toast of last year’s International Sport Kickboxing Association’s Amateur Members Association (ISKA AMA) World championships in Vienna, Austria, honoured by the organisation…
Johnmark Wiggan poses with his award at the Sterling Gospel Music Awards held last Saturday at Emmanuel Apostolic Church, Braeton Parkway, Portmore, St Catherine.
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

5 Questions With Johnmark Wiggan

Last Saturday night, a smiling Johnmark Wiggan happily made his way to centre stage when his name was called to accept the award for Collaboration of the Year. The odds of him winning that particular…
Newly appointed track and field head coach at Kingston College, Richard Smith.
December 9, 2025 by Robert Bailey

Stepping up: Smith confident he can deliver KC’s 37th Boys’ Champs crown

Newly appointed head coach of Kingston College (KC), Richard Smith, says he has received tremendous support from the school community as he sets his sights on delivering the institution’s 37th Boys’…
Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon at a meeting of the St James Municipal Corporation.
December 9, 2025 by Christopher Thomas

MoBay mayor renews call for transportation centre to ease congestion

WESTERN BUREAU: Montego Bay’s Mayor Richard Vernon is renewing his call for the establishment of a modern transportation centre in the city, stressing that such a facility is urgently needed to…