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Headley ‘Dellmar’ Samuels
August 2, 2026

‘One of the most accomplished photojournalists in the Caribbean’ - PAJ mourns Dellmar’s passing

The Press of Association of Jamaica (PAJ) says the career of Headley ‘Dellmar’ Samuels O. D. demonstrates the indispensable role of photojournalists in recording history and shaping public memory. …
August 2, 2026

Westmoreland pump attendant who allegedly set woman on fire now charged with murder

The Westmoreland pump attendant who allegedly doused a woman with a flammable substance before setting her on fire during an incident in February which was captured in a viral social media video is…
A screen shot from a video of the shooting incident at In-N-Out Burger.
August 2, 2026

3 killed in Idaho restaurant shooting, 7 injured

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Three people were killed and seven others injured, some critically, following a shooting incident at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in southern Idaho on Saturday, a Twin Falls city…
US President Donald Trump.
August 2, 2026

US to pause Iran attacks, cites 'emerging deal'

WASHINGTON (AP) — United States President Donald Trump says he will order American forces to hold off on new strikes against Iran, claiming Mideast allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end…

Mount Pleasant’s Johnson Juedy gives a thumbs up after scoring in the quarterfinal of the Caribbean Club Shield against Weymouth Wales at the Larry Gomes Stadium in Arima, Trinidad.
August 2, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

‘Icing on the cake’ - Club Shield title would be a bonus for Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant Football Academy will look to lay claim to their first-ever Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Club Shield title today when they take on Delfines del Este of the Dominican Republic at the…

DREAM CATCHER, ridden by Tevin Foster, wins the Jamaica Oaks over 10 furlongs at Caymanas Park yesterday.
August 2, 2026 by Ainsley Walters

Dream Catcher cements place as champion three-year-old filly

DREAM CATCHER fulfilled her destiny yesterday by adding the 10-furlong Jamaica Oaks to the Thornbird, Portmore, and 1000 Guineas titles she has amassed this season, crowning herself champion…

An absolutely shattered Dejanea Oakley of Jamaica (third left) is mobbed by her teammates after crossing the finish line to win the mixed 4X400-metre relay at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, yesterday.
August 2, 2026 by Raymond Graham

Six-medal final day for Jamaica

Jamaican athletes produced brilliant performances on yesterday’s final day of track and field competition, collecting six medals – five gold and one silver – to end the Commonwealth Games with 18…

Sunshine Girls Latanya Wilson (left) and Shanice Beckford celebrate victory over Australia in the semi-finals of the netball competition at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, yesterday.
August 2, 2026 by Robert Bailey

ON THE BRINK OF HISTORY - Sunshine Girls provide Emancipation Day gift with trip back to Commonwealth Games final

Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls stand on the brink of history as they prepare to face New Zealand in today’s Commonwealth Games netball final in Glasgow, Scotland, with their sights firmly set on capturing…

Gary Card
August 2, 2026 by Raymond Graham

World U20 Champs team sets off for Eugene tomorrow

Forty-two of the country’s young athletes, 25 males and 17 females, will leave the island tomorrow to compete at the World Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, where a record 1,800 athletes will…