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August 21, 2026
by Janet Silvera
FLIGHT SQUEEZE - Ja-Florida fares soar past US$3,000 as travellers battle for scarce seats
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…
August 21, 2026
by Raymond Graham
Jackson ‘physically well’ to face rivals in Lausanne 200m
Two-time World 200 metres champion Shericka Jackson has declared herself “physically well” as she prepares for her first race since the death of long-time coach Stephen Francis. After a four-week…
August 21, 2026
by Bryan Miller
Neita Garvey wants hurricane recovery decentralied
WESTERN BUREAU: Natalie Neita Garvey, the opposition spokesperson on local government, says the Government’s post-Melissa recovery is too slow and is calling for the decentralisation of its…
August 21, 2026
by Lennox Aldred
‘We’re building something special’ - Head coach Grant Bradburn backs Kingsmen to rise
‘ As the Caribbean Premier League reaches its halfway point for some teams, the Jamaica Kingsmen find themselves in a tricky position as they look to continue their winning momentum and scrap for…
August 21, 2026
by Bryan Miller
Golding says post-Melissa for Hanover shockingly bad
WESTERN BUREAU: Amid the complaints of residents, Opposition Leader Mark Golding has given the Government a failing grade for its response to the impact of Hurricane Melissa in Hanover. “I think the…
August 21, 2026
Lampard relishes Premier challenge
AP: Opening an English Premier League (EPL) season away to the defending champions and title favourites would be daunting for most promoted teams. For Coventry, it is cause for celebration. Over the…
August 21, 2026
Fans launch global petition urging FIFA boss Infantino to resign
GENEVA (AP): A collection of football fan groups from around the world launched a petition yesterday calling for Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA president after he tried to sell future World Cup…
August 21, 2026
Warriors go top of CPL table with lopsided win over Kings
GROS ISLET, St Lucia (CMC): The Guyana Amazon Warriors showed why they are considered one of the favourites to win this year’s Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League with a dominant showing in their…
August 21, 2026
CPL: Kings’ title defence suffers major blow
CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC): The St Lucia Kings’ title defence has suffered a major blow, with Afghanistan’s star left-arm wristspinner Noor Ahmad ruled out of the 2026 Caribbean Premier League season…