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

August 21, 2026 | News
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 on airline seats takes hold. The crunch, particularly acute during July and August, has made getting to South Florida – normally less than two hours by air from Jamaica – an expensive and, in some cases, near-impossible exercise.
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Hummingbirdz seal spot - Jamaica qualify for 2027 World Lacrosse Championship
Jamaica’s qualification for the 2027 World Lacrosse Championship was made extra special as the men’s team secured their spot on home soil. The Hummingbirdz booked their place after defeating Puerto Rico 13-6 yesterday at Stadium East in Pool A of the Pan American Men’s Lacrosse Championship. Jamaica dominated the opening half, outscoring Puerto Rico 3-1 in the first quarter and 5-1 in the second to lead 8-2 at halftime. They added three more goals in the third quarter before holding off a late Puerto Rico rally, which saw the visitors take the final quarter 4-2.
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It has been three seasons since Dunbeholden last reached the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) playoffs, and new head coach Alex Thomas says his immediate objective is to guide the team back among the top six at the end of the 2026-27 regular season. In 2021-22, the St Catherine club finished runners-up, losing to Harbour View in the final. They returned to the playoffs the following season but fell to eventual champions Mount Pleasant in the quarterfinals. Since then, results have dipped – eighth in 2023-24, 10th the following year, and ninth last season.
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Jackson pulls up in Lausanne - Difficult day for Jamaica’s athletes
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