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August 13, 2026 by Robert Bailey

‘I was not wasting my time’ - OD motivates Michael Carr to continue decades-long career

Veteran track and field coach Michael Carr says he is overwhelmed and honoured to have been conferred with the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Officer (OD) for his outstanding contribution to…

Crypto Arena is viewed before a Los Angeles Lakers NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 4 in Los Angeles.

August 13, 2026

Lakers being sold for second time in a year

LOS ANGELES (AP): The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold for the second time in a year, with businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger set to acquire the franchise for a record-breaking price. The sale…

Fans of the Jamaica Kingsmen at Sabina Park, Tuesday night.

August 13, 2026 by Karen Madden

Fighting Kingsmen need bigger crowd

Operators of the local franchise are banking on the Jamaica Kingsmen’s fighting display on Tuesday to boost fan support for tonight’s Caribbean Premier League (CPL) clash against the Guyana Amazon…

Delroy Chuck, minister of justice and committee chairman.

August 13, 2026 by Edmond Campbell

Chuck draws line on kids with guns - Justice minister scoffs at proposal to have children caught with firearms automatically sent to child diversion programme instead of facing charges in court

A recommendation by an opposition lawmaker that children found in possession of a firearm or ammunition should be referred to the child diversion programme rather than placed before the court on gun…

August 13, 2026 by Ainsley Walters

Speedy tag team targets Of a Revolution

Never short of runners to do a hatchet job on rivals, Jason DaCosta looks set to add Saturday’s six-furlong None Such Trophy to his collection, entering the tag team of CALIFORNIA CROWN and American…

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange (right), and Jamaica Football Federation President Michael Ricketts sign documents committing Jamaica to being one of four hosts of the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup at the ministry’s Tr

August 13, 2026 by Livingston Scott

SEVEN-POINT DELAY - Signing agreement to host Women’s World Cup put through rigorous testing of ability to meet requirements

After months of review, the Jamaican Government has signed off on a seven-point agreement clearing the way for the country to co-host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup alongside the United States,…

Tova Hamilton, member of parliament for Trelawny Northern.

August 13, 2026 by Adrian Frater