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Former Mount Alvernia High School athlete Aaliyah Foster competing in the long jump at the Western Relays on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at GC Foster College.
09 Jan, 2026 0

‘A blow to the region’

The cancellation of the 2026 staging of the Western Relays has sent shock waves through the track and field community in western Jamaica, with coaches describing it as a major setback for the sport,…
Chief Medical Officer for Portland Health Services, Dr Sharon Lewis.
09 Jan, 2026 0

Portland medical chief, mayor decry uncollected garbage

The authorities in Portland have voiced concern about persistent delays in the collection of solid waste across the parish, warning of mounting public-health risks. Chief medical officer for…
Senior Superintendent of Police Shane McCalla, head of the Clarendon Police Division, during Thursday’s sitting of the Clarendon Municipal Corporation.
09 Jan, 2026 0

Clarendon police hail major drop in crime

The Clarendon Police are reporting its most significant reduction in crime in over a decade, according to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shane McCalla, head of the Clarendon Police Division.…
Jevaney Findlay (centre) of St Jago High School, sprints away from the field to win the Class Three boys 200 metres in 22.55 seconds on the opening day of last year’s Purewater/JC/R. Danny Williams Development meet at Ashenheim Stadium, Jamaica College.
09 Jan, 2026 0

All set for opening day of Purewater/JC/R. Danny Williams meet

The two-day Purewater/JC/R. Danny Williams Track and Field Development meet is scheduled to get under way today at the Ashenheim Stadium, Jamaica College, with action in the discus and javelin events…
Members of the Australian team celebrate with the Ashes trophy following the final Ashes cricket Test between England and Australia in Sydney, Australia, yesterday.
09 Jan, 2026 0

Dominant Australia take Ashes series 4-1

SYDNEY (AP): Mitchell Starc took 31 wickets. Travis Head posted three centuries and tallied 629 runs. Alex Carey completed 28 dismissals. The bowling, batting and fielding performances feature highly…
Auditor General Pamela Monroe Ellis
09 Jan, 2026 0

Performance audits of UHWI, CRH sent to Parliament

When Parliament reconvenes next Tuesday for its first sitting of the New Year, a pivotal performance audit report examining public health procurement related to infrastructure at the Cornwall Regional…
CWI President Dr Kishore Shallow
09 Jan, 2026 0

Shallow: 2025 was a disappointing year for WI men’s team

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC): Cricket West Indies (CWI) president, Dr Kishore Shallow, has admitted that the performances of the senior men’s team in 2025 was not up to scratch. Under all-format head…
A man throws away chickens that died in a coop in Salt Marsh, Trelawny, during the passage of Hurricane Melissa.
09 Jan, 2026 0

The unforgettable 2025

The year 2025 proved to be a rollercoaster for Jamaica – marked by historic political victories, devastating natural disasters, notable social developments, and international attention. As the island…
Justin Greaves
09 Jan, 2026 0

Greaves nominated for ICC’s Player of the Month award

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (CMC): West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves has been nominated for the ICC’s Men’s Player of the Month Award for December, following his impressive performances in the…