Latest News

Dr Carl Bruce, UHWI’s medical chief of staff.
August 10, 2026

UHWI expands specialist services, boosting access to advanced patient care

Patients at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) are expected to benefit from faster diagnoses, expanded access to specialist treatment and enhanced critical care services following a…
Shanoya Douglas anchors Jamaica to victory in the women’s 4x100 metres on the final day of the World Under-20 Championships in Oregon yesterday.
August 10, 2026 by Raymond Graham

DOUGLAS DELIVERS GOLD - Women earn fourth straight 4x100m title at World U20 Championships
A brilliant anchor leg from Shanoya Douglas powered Jamaica to their fourth consecutive women’s 4x100 metres title at the World Under-20 Championships, clocking a world-leading 42.89 seconds on…
Don Nelson.
August 10, 2026

Don Nelson, second-winningest NBA coach, dies at 86

AP: Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history and a five-time champion as a player with the Boston Celtics, died yesterday at age 86. Nelson’s family confirmed his passing in a statement…
Jannik Sinner of Italy.
August 10, 2026

Sinner pulls out of Cincinnati Open with knee injury

CINCINNATI (AP):World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open because of a knee injury, tournament officials confirmed yesterday. Sinner, who has not played since winning his second…
August 10, 2026

Two in a row for T&T, Jamaica earn first win

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC): Trinidad & Tobago (T&T) continued their strong start to the CWI Rising Stars Under-19 Women’s Championship yesterday, clinching back-to-back victories with a tense…
Tashalee Billings, committee member of Wake-Fit 10K Run/Walk, presents winner of the 10K Run in the 17 and over category Jaheim Morrison with his trophy, following the second staging of Wake-Fit 10K Run/Walk in Wakefield, Trelawny, on Saturday, August 1.
August 10, 2026 by Ashley Anguin

Wake-Fit doubles participation numbers, 15 schools to benefit

Fifteen schools in Trelawny’s Wakefield division are set to benefit from the annual Wake-Fit 10K Walk/Run, which the organisers say is poised for greater growth as they look to expand the event across…
May Pen Hospital in Clarendon.
August 10, 2026 by Olivia Brown

Clicking into better care - May Pen Hospital sees gains from electronic health records system
May Pen Hospital in Clarendon is seeing improvements in patient management, data collection and decision-making since the introduction of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ electronic health records…
August 10, 2026

Cameroon qualify for Women’s World Cup

CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP): Goalkeeper Michaely Bihina starred and Cameroon held on to beat defending champions Nigeria 1-0 yesterday for a place in the semi-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations…
Vin Blaine.
August 10, 2026 by Livingston Scott

Belize appoints Blaine as director of football

Former Reggae Girls head coach Vin Blaine has been appointed director of football for the Football Federation of Belize. Blaine, who previously held the same post with the Jamaica Football Federation,…