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Russian President Vladimir Putin.
April 26, 2026

Another wave of public outcry tests Putin’s rule in wartime Russia

Some Russian influencers recently released public appeals to President Vladimir Putin, criticising his government and policies, and a number of his loyalists even threatened a revolt – the latest wave…
The photo provided by the Office of Governor Brian Kemp shows smoke produced from a wildfire in Brantley County, Georgia, on Friday.
April 26, 2026

Georgia wildfires destroy more than 120 homes, continue to threaten residents

NAHUNTA, Georgia (AP): Two wildfires in southeastern Georgia continued to threaten homes and lives on Saturday as officials warned that strong winds could spread the flames. Brantley County Manager…

Jamaica College’s Kai Kelly (third left) anchors his team to victory in the boys’ Championships of America 4x100-metre relay at the Penn Relays inside the Franklin Field Stadium in Pennsylvania yesterday.
April 26, 2026 by Raymond Graham

STREAK BROKEN

Bullis High School broke the hearts of Jamaican fans in the final event of the day at the Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Pennsylvania yesterday. The United States-based high school, led by Olympic…
United States President Donald Trump .
April 26, 2026

Trump claims progress in Mideast wars, but grievances could reignite them

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP): The post-October 7 order in the Middle East – such as it is – is barely pieced together by conditional ceasefires and mutual threats. Iran has suffered severe blows, yet not…

Barbados Pride batsmen Kevin Wickham (centre) and Kraigg Brathwaite meet mid-pitch during their century stand against the Jamaica Scorpions on day three of their West Indies Championship match at Sabina Park last week.
April 26, 2026

Final-round showdown looms as playoff spots hang in the balance

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC): With just one round remaining in the West Indies Championship bilateral series, tensions are mounting. Playoff berths remain fiercely contested heading into the third and…

Sunshine Girls goal defence Jodian Ward (third left) rises to challenge a shot by England Vitality Roses’ goal attack Lois Pearson (third right) during game three of the Horizon Netball Series at the National Indoor Sports Centre on November 25, 2024. R
April 26, 2026 by Robert Bailey

Netball Jamaica braces for $75m bill

Karen Rosen-Baugh, president of Netball Jamaica, says it will cost in excess of $75 million to prepare and send the Sunshine Girls to the next Netball World Cup in Sydney, Australia. The global…

Cavalier’s Shad San Millan (left) and Arnett Gardens’ Rusheen Green compete for the ball during their Jamaica Premier League football match at the Anthony Spaulding Sports Complex on Thursday.
April 26, 2026 by Livingston Scott

Champions season on the line against Racing

With three rounds of matches to go in the Jamaica Premier League’s (JPL) regular season, Cavalier and Racing United will be looking to cement their places in the playoffs alongside Montego Bay United,…

Manchester City players celebrate after scoring during the FA Cup semi-final football match against Southampton in Manchester, England, yesterday.
April 26, 2026

Man City book FA Cup final, Arsenal go top of EPL

AP: Manchester City are back in another FA Cup final. Arsenal are back on top of the Premier League. City will play in a record fourth straight Cup final after surviving a scare to beat second…

From left: Dale Morgan, Daniella Bernard, and Floyd Pauline during the 2025 Reggae Marathon.
April 26, 2026

Registration for 26th Reggae Marathon opens

Organisers of the Reggae Marathon have officially announced the return of the heavily anticipated sporting event, set to take place on December 6 for a second consecutive year in the island’s capital,…