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August 21, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

Driver fights to be reinstated after gas theft accusation, resignation

A former Rubis Energy Jamaica driver is fighting to be reinstated after claiming that he was forced to sign a resignation letter following allegations that he was involved in the theft of gas from…
Nate McPeak (left), goalkeeper for the Jamaica Lacrosse team, goes through reflex conditioning ahead of the match against the United States in the Pan American Lacrosse Championships on Wednesday.
August 21, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

Hummingbirdz eye World Lacrosse Champs

Jamaica will take the field today against Puerto Rico in their final Pool A match at the 2026 Pan American Men’s Lacrosse Championship, knowing that a place at the 2027 World Lacrosse Championship is…
Arsenal’s manager Mikel Arteta (right) hugs Manchester City’s head coach Enzo Maresca prior to the FA Community Shield final soccer match in Cardiff, Wales, on Sunday.
August 21, 2026

Arteta urges Arsenal players to show desire to retain EPL title

LONDON (AP): Mikel Arteta is enjoying the view from the top of English football as Arsenal’s players “start from scratch” in their bid to retain the English Premier League (EPL) title. After painful…
Technical drawing and building technology teacher Kemoy Blake conducting a class at Winston Jones High School in Manchester.
August 21, 2026 by Sashana Small

Blake’s grade-one sweep - Young teacher’s dedication pays off as all 10 TD students earn top marks

Kemoy Blake, the technical drawing teacher at Winston Jones High School in Manchester, is used to his students achieving high passes in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC)…
President of Netball Jamaica, Karen Rosen-Baugh.
August 21, 2026 by Robert Bailey

Sunshine Girls seek major investor

Netball Jamaica president Karen Rosen-Baugh says the organisation is actively seeking a major investor to support the Sunshine Girls’ bid for a historic gold medal at next year’s Netball World Cup in…
American Airlines passenger planes are parked at Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida, on July 17, 2015.
August 21, 2026 by Janet Silvera

FLIGHT SQUEEZE - Ja-Florida fares soar past US$3,000 as travellers battle for scarce seats

WESTERN BUREAU: Travellers trying to get between Jamaica and Florida in the United States are facing airfares exceeding US$3,000, sold-out flights, and limited alternatives as a severe summer squeeze…
Shericka Jackson
August 21, 2026 by Raymond Graham

Jackson ‘physically well’ to face rivals in Lausanne 200m

Two-time World 200 metres champion Shericka Jackson has declared herself “physically well” as she prepares for her first race since the death of long-time coach Stephen Francis. After a four-week…
Natalie Neita Garvey, opposition spokesperson on local government.
August 21, 2026 by Bryan Miller

Neita Garvey wants hurricane recovery decentralied

WESTERN BUREAU: Natalie Neita Garvey, the opposition spokesperson on local government, says the Government’s post-Melissa recovery is too slow and is calling for the decentralisation of its…
Jamaica Kingsmen coach Grant Bradburn.
August 21, 2026 by Lennox Aldred

‘We’re building something special’ - Head coach Grant Bradburn backs Kingsmen to rise

‘ As the Caribbean Premier League reaches its halfway point for some teams, the Jamaica Kingsmen find themselves in a tricky position as they look to continue their winning momentum and scrap for…