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August 13, 2026
Children’s Advocate launches investigation after one-year-old injured in State care
The Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA) says it has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding injuries reportedly sustained by a one-year-old boy while in State care at the…
August 13, 2026
Two St James women charged after $300,000 allegedly stolen from man’s bank account
Two St James women have been charged in connection with the alleged theft of approximately $300,000 from a man’s bank account. Charged are 30-year-old Carlisha Dixon and 43-year-old Tania Simms,…
August 13, 2026
Police seize gun, ammunition and cash at Freeport terminal in Montego Bay
The police are reporting that an operation conducted on the compound of Petrojam’s terminal in Freeport, Montego Bay, St James, resulted in the seizure of a gun, a quantity of ammunition and almost…
August 13, 2026
US gov't charges 11 people in scheme to obtain green cards through sham marriages
WASHINGTON (AP) — The US Department of Justice has charged nearly a dozen people with participating in a multimillion-dollar scheme to help hundreds of Chinese nationals fraudulently obtain green…
August 13, 2026
by Livingston Scott
NBA star not happy with FIBA rule’s impact on Jamaica
Jamaica and Chicago Bulls shooting guard Norman Powell believes a FIBA eligibility rule that prevents several top NBA talents from representing the country has put a “damper” on what Jamaica can…
August 13, 2026
Windward Islands Women keep Guyana winless
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC): Windward Islands Women boosted their hopes of reaching the bronze-medal match with a 15-run victory over winless Guyana Women in the CWI Rising Stars Under-19 Women’s…
August 13, 2026
by Lennox Aldred
Back-to-back heartbreakers leave Kingsmen eyeing Guyana
Two agonising defeats have left the Jamaica Kingsmen searching for answers, but captain Rovman Powell insists his side’s fighting spirit remains intact as they turn their attention to tonight’s…
August 13, 2026
by Robert Bailey
‘I was not wasting my time’ - OD motivates Michael Carr to continue decades-long career
Veteran track and field coach Michael Carr says he is overwhelmed and honoured to have been conferred with the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Officer (OD) for his outstanding contribution to…
August 13, 2026
Lakers being sold for second time in a year
LOS ANGELES (AP): The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold for the second time in a year, with businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger set to acquire the franchise for a record-breaking price. The sale…