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August 21, 2026
US government declares drought disaster for US Virgin Islands
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The United States government has declared a drought disaster in the US Virgin Islands as dry conditions persist. St Thomas, St John and St Croix are all experiencing an…
August 21, 2026
Police seize mini-AR-15, ammunition and ganja in St James
The police in St James seized a mini-AR-15 rifle, 10 rounds of ammunition and approximately three pounds of vegetable matter resembling ganja during an operation on Wednesday. The police report that…
August 21, 2026
UDC completing consultation to commence construction at National Heroes Park
Prime Minister, Dr Andrew Holness, has announced that the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) is completing the public consultation phase to advance the development of National Heroes Park and the…
August 21, 2026
FIFA suspends 3 Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA banned three Argentina players on Friday, including a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents after losing the World Cup final. The ban…
August 21, 2026
Sunshine Girls captain Sterling-Humphrey extends stay with Thunderbirds for three more seasons
Top Jamaican netball goalkeeper Shamera Sterling-Humphrey will spend another three seasons with Australian club Adelaide Thunderbirds after extending her contract. The Sunshine Girls captain, who…
August 21, 2026
First group of deportees arrives in troubled Haiti after US ends TPS program
CAP-HAITIEN, Haiti (AP) — The United States deported more than 160 people to Haiti on Thursday for the first time since the Trump administration won a legal battle to end Temporary Protected Status…
August 21, 2026
‘Terrible’ Chinese animated film gets surprise box-office surge
AP: The new sensation among some Chinese moviegoers is an animated film whose characters appear to have been created with rudimentary 3D animation and have been described as “ugly” and “eerie”. But it…
August 21, 2026
by Spencer Darlington
Jamaica to bid for matches in next year’s WI home series
The Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) has signalled its intention to have the island bid for matches during next year’s tours of the Caribbean by India and England. India’s month-long trip, starting…
August 21, 2026
England in charge against Pakistan
LEEDS, England (AP): England tightened their grip on the first Test against Pakistan yesterday, reaching 366-8 for a commanding first-innings lead of 195 runs after Day 2 at Headingley. Harry Brook,…