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People watch as smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran on February 28, 2026.
February 28, 2026

US and Israel strike Iran

(AP) — The United States and Israel launched a major attack on targets across Iran on Saturday. US President Donald Trump called on the Iranian people to “take over your government” — an extraordinary…
Jahmarie Nolan .... scored hat-trick.
February 28, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

Demolition job: U20 Boyz drub Cayman Islands 9-0

Jamaica continued their perfect run at the Concacaf Men’s U20 Qualifiers as they dispatched the Cayman Islands 9-0 yesterday at the Stadion Rignaal ‘Jean’ Francisca in Curacao to pick up their third…
A 2007 murder in the Corporate Area marked the first time it was used in Jamaica
February 28, 2026 by Kimone Francis

Path cleared for gun fight

The Court of Appeal has cleared the way for a high-profile judicial review, after setting aside a ruling by the Supreme Court and allowing a licensed firearm holder to challenge the Firearm Licensing…
Deandra Dottin of West Indies celebrates running out Alice Capsey of England (not pictured) with teammate Hayley Matthews during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 match against England in 2024.
February 28, 2026

Matthews: T20 series will serve as tune-up for World Cup

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC): West Indies Women’s captain Hayley Matthews is viewing their three-match T2oI series against Sri Lanka Women as vital preparation for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup.…
World 100 metres champion and Calabar old boy Oblique Seville (left) poses with his Lionheart Award for Courage. It was presented to him by Karl Thompson, president, Calabar Alumni Florida.
February 28, 2026

World 100m champion Seville receives electrifying welcome at ‘Green-and-Black Ness’

World 100 metres champion Oblique Seville received an electrifying welcome at Calabar Alumni Florida’s Green-and-Black Ness: Day Experience last weekend. The Calabar Alumni Association Florida Chapter…
American actress Phylicia Rashad interacts with adolescent mothers during a conversation about motherhood, education and discipline at the Women’s Centre of Jamaica in St Andrew yesterday.
February 28, 2026 by Sashana Small

‘You all have a fire inside you’

Adolescent mothers at the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCFJ) in St Andrew were yesterday encouraged not to give up on their dreams, but to pursue them with confidence and determination…
Blaise Bicknell.
February 28, 2026 by Robert Bailey

Bicknell ready for final showdown

Jamaica’s top tennis player, Blaise Bicknell, said he is embracing the challenge ahead of his showdown with Nick Hardt in today’s final of the ITF M15 Championship in San Jose, Costa Rica, with match…
Akron Stadium, a venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico.
February 28, 2026

Safety check: FIFA delegation to probe Mexico’s World Cup security

MEXICO CITY (AP): FIFA representatives will visit Mexico soon to assess security and mobility issues for the World Cup, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday. The country’s ability to…
Royal Challengers’ Bengalaru’s Josh Hazlewood (second right) celebrates the dismissal of Pubjab Jings’ Azmatullah Omarzai with teammates during the Indian Premier League Qualifier 1 cricket match at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in Mohali
February 28, 2026

Dates finally announced for 2026 IPL season

NEW DELHI, India (CMC): The 2026 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to bowl off on March 28, two days later than the original announced date by the BCCI. According to a report from…