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August 6, 2026
FIFA’s president held off an internal revolt. Next up is a hotly contested election
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — FIFA president Gianni Infantino held off the potential of an internal revolt during a summit meeting in Morocco this week. A scathing response from European football’s…
August 6, 2026
Man gunned down off Dyke Road in Portmore
The police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man off Dyke Road in Portmore, St Catherine last night. He has been identified as 24-year-old farmer Showayne Nugent of the Cow Pen community,…
August 6, 2026
Man charged over fatal March Pen dispute remanded, case transferred to Gun Court
The case against a man charged with the shooting death of another man during a dispute in March Pen, Spanish Town, St Catherine, has been transferred from the parish court to the Gun Court. …
August 6, 2026
Advertorial | Jamaica joins the AI race: Meet OpenJM AI - the Caribbean’s first independent AI
The following content is created and paid for by Crimsontide AI Limited Crimsontide AI Limited, in partnership with Open Jamaica AI Limited, is proud to announce the launch of OpenJM AI on…
August 6, 2026
Leaders call for unity, resilience, and nation-building as Jamaica marks 64 years
As Jamaica marks its 64th anniversary of Independence today, citizens are being urged by the country’s leaders to embrace resilience, unity and a renewed commitment to nation-building. In their…
August 6, 2026
Puerto Rican cities hit with water rationing measures as record dry conditions persist
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico will implement water rationing measures in San Juan and other major cities as a drought grips the US territory with no relief in sight. More than 180,000…
August 6, 2026
Posthumous Order of Distinction honours Stranger Cole's musical legacy
Nine members of Jamaica's entertainment industry are among the 140 Jamaicans conferred with National Honours and Awards this year, with pioneering ska, rocksteady, and reggae singer Stranger Cole…
August 6, 2026
by Raymond Graham
Jamaica miss first medal chance at World U20 Champs
Like they did two years ago, Jamaica had to settle for fourth place in the mixed 4x400m relay, the final event on Wednesday's opening day of the World Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon. In…
August 6, 2026
by Edmond Campbell
Honour for a lifesaver - Blood donations hero Sonya Maria Binns-Lawrence recognised for meritorious service
Jamaica’s all-time leading blood donor, Sonya Maria Binns-Lawrence, has been recognised with the Badge of Honour for Meritorious Service for her contribution to the field of health and wellness.…