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August 22, 2026

Man United beaten 2-0 as Hull makes dream return to Premier League

Hull made a dream return to the Premier League after a nine-year absence, beating Manchester United 2-0 on Saturday to puncture any preseason optimism surrounding the 20-time champions. First-half…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives with Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger, not shown, to the Treaty Room at the State Department, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tierney L. Cross)
August 22, 2026

Federal judge vacates Trump policy that suspended processing of immigration visas from 75 countries, including Jamaica

A federal judge in New York has vacated a Trump administration policy that suspended the processing of visas from 75 countries, including Jamaica, Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose…
Owen Stephenson (right) of Jamaica, moves clear of  Puerto Rico’s Ryan Stowell during the Pan American Men’s Lacrosse Championship match  at the Stadium East field yesterday.
August 22, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

Hummingbirdz seal spot - Jamaica qualify for 2027 World Lacrosse Championship

Jamaica’s qualification for the 2027 World Lacrosse Championship was made extra special as the men’s team secured their spot on home soil. The Hummingbirdz booked their place after defeating Puerto…
New Dunbeholden coach Alex Thomas
August 22, 2026 by Livingston Scott

New Dunbeholden head coach eyes playoffs

It has been three seasons since Dunbeholden last reached the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) playoffs, and new head coach Alex Thomas says his immediate objective is to guide the team back among the top…
Shericka Jackson
August 22, 2026 by Raymond Graham

Jackson pulls up in Lausanne - Difficult day for Jamaica’s athletes

Jamaican athletes endured a difficult outing at yesterday’s Lausanne Diamond League meet, with Shericka Jackson failing to finish the women’s 200 metres and the others missing out on top-three places.…
Dwayne Allen (right) of Cavalier moves to challenge Sebastian Ramos  of Salcedo FC during their Concacaf Caribbean Cup football match at the National Stadium on Thursday night. The game ended 0-0.
August 22, 2026 by Robert Bailey

Cavalier’s Laylor concerned about goal drought

Cavalier assistant coach David Laylor says he is deeply concerned about his team’s struggles in front of goal after failing to score in their opening two matches of the Concacaf Caribbean Cup.…
Arsenal’s Christos Tzolis runs with the ball followed by Coventry City’s Brandon Thomas-Asante during the English Premier League  match between Arsenal and Coventry City in London yesterday.
August 22, 2026

Tzolis shines as Arsenal open EPL season with easy win

LONDON (AP): Newcomer Christos Tzolis helped set up two goals as defending champions Arsenal opened the English Premier League (EPL) season by dismantling promoted Coventry 3-0 to spoil the visitors’…
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August 22, 2026

JDF, Kingston Wharves join forces for intensive cricket camp

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and Kingston Wharves have teamed up for the second straight year to stage a summer cricket camp for young players. The camp opened last Friday at Manley Horne Park in…
Lead trainers of The Voice House, musician and composer Evad Campbell (left), Tessanne Chin, founder and chairman of the Tessanne Chin Foundation, and vocal trainer Lori Burnette, during auditions for the 2026 Summer Singing Intensive.
August 22, 2026

The Tessanne Chin Foundation ready for summer showcase

Singer and recording artiste Tessanne Chin, through her charitable foundation, is hosting more than 50 talented children, her largest cohort to date, for the fourth annual Summer Singing Intensive…