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FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrives for the inauguration of Colombia’s new president Abelardo de la Espriella in Cali, Colombia, Friday, August. 7, 2026.
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Infantino’s Jamaica visit comes at important time, says Ricketts

PRESIDENT OF the Jamaica Football Federation, Michael Ricketts, says today’s visit by embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino, in Jamaica to watch the Reggae Boyz take on Guatemala tonight at 7 p.m., comes at an important time as the FIFA boss seeks to rebuild trust with national federations. Infantino’s visit follows global backlash over his now-abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal, which was intended to boost commercial revenue from FIFA competitions but was pulled amid criticism over the process behind it.

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25 Sep, 2026 0

CWI cuts deep as financial crisis bites

PLAYERS AND domestic cricket across the region will feel the brunt of financial cuts as Cricket West Indies (CWI) moves to slash costs. This, with CEO Chris Dehring confirming the suspension of two…
Members of the Pathways International Kingdom Restoration Ministries being taken away in a Jamaica Defence Force vehicle on October 17, 2021, following a deadly service.
25 Sep, 2026 0

Police witness: Smith ordered church members to kill cops

A police constable yesterday testified that the now-deceased leader of Pathways International Kingdom Restoration Ministries, Kevin Smith, had reportedly instructed church members to kill the police…
Kari Lake, US President Donald Trump’s nominee for ambassador to Jamaica.
25 Sep, 2026 0

LAKE IN LIMBO

As Kari Lake’s nomination to become the next United States (US) ambassador to Jamaica faces uncertainty, one of her predecessors, Don Tapia, has raised concerns about whether she can be trusted to…
West Indies Women’s captain Hayley Matthews (right) celebrates after scoring her 13th ODI century against Zimbabwe.
25 Sep, 2026 0

Sunday’s Typewriter Trophy a gift for The Prince’s Spur

FACED with Mouttet Mile-qualifying options whittling down ahead of the US$300,000 event set for December 5, Rohan Crichton’s American, THE PRINCE’S SPUR, gets a gift of points in Sunday’s Typewriter…
Olivia Grange, chairman of the Joint Select Committee of Parliament reviewing the Domestic Violence Act.
25 Sep, 2026 0

Lawmakers weigh new legal approach to domestic violence

Lawmakers on both sides of the Parliament have agreed to explore the possibility of making domestic violence a stand-alone crime amid uncertainty about what would constitute the offence. “I would…
Reclaimed and donated furniture shipped to a western Jamaica school and that are in use in classrooms that were renovated after Hurricane Melissa.
25 Sep, 2026 0

17 high schools to benefit from US furniture drive

NEW YORK: Sixteen western high schools and one in Portland are set to benefit from a donation drive in the United States, which has sourced some 8,000 pieces of classroom furniture. The furniture…
Daren Sammy
25 Sep, 2026 0

Sammy: India “perfect test” ahead of World Cup Qualifiers

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India (CMC): West Indies head coach Daren Sammy will be using the upcoming three-match One Day International series against India as a gauge to determine how competitive the…
United Kingdom-based Reggae Boy Courtney Clarke at yesterday’s pre-match press conference at the National Stadium. Jamaica will face Guatemala in a Concacaf Nations League - League A match at 7 p.m. at the National Stadium.
25 Sep, 2026 0

‘More than ready’ - UK-based defender Courtney Clarke eager to represent Ja on home soil

Walsall defender Courtney Clarke says he has been waiting for the chance to represent Jamaica’s senior team at home and is ready to seize it as the Reggae Boyz prepare to face Guatemala in the…
Dave Cameron
25 Sep, 2026 0

JUAC to showcase Jamaican spirit

Dave Cameron, president of the Jamaica Obstacle Sport Federation, says his organisation is very delighted and excited about this year’s inaugural staging of the Jamaica Ultimate Athlete Challenge…