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August 16, 2026
by Audley Boyd
CATCHING A WAVE - Ace surfer grateful for JOA support, takes aim at Olympics
Now that his mind is at ease, Elishama Beckford is focused on fine-tuning his skills for competition as he pursues a place at the Olympic Games. In his sport, catching a wave can come at a significant…
August 16, 2026
Australia, US share spotlight at Pan Pacs
IRVINE, California (AP): Lani Pallister of Australia defeated Katie Ledecky to win the 400-metre freestyle at the Pan Pacific Championships on Friday night in a final that lacked some lustre without…
August 16, 2026
Historic day in Birmingham for race walkers
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP): World records were set in the inaugural women’s half-marathon and marathon race walk events at the European Championships in Birmingham yesterday. Spain’s María Pérez took…
August 19, 2026
‘Just keep running’
Hailing from Portmore, Tracy Cowan Richardson’s journey to helping build the Lymers Run Club was not as straightforward as one might think. An Immaculate alumna, Tracy has always had to balance…
August 16, 2026
Bangladesh tighten grip Down Under
DARWIN, Australia (AP): Bangladesh moved within sight of one of the biggest victories in their Test history after Australia stumbled to 161-4 and remained 67 runs behind at stumps on the third day of…
August 16, 2026
Chelsea fans not yet over Fernandez ‘betrayal’
LONDON (AP): Enzo Fernandez, who helped Argentina knock England out of the World Cup last month, received a mixed reception from Chelsea fans after coming on as a substitute in yesterday’s pre-season…
August 16, 2026
Tottenham lose defensive duo
MILAN (AP): Tottenham defender Djed Spence, who featured in all eight of England’s matches during the 2026 World Cup, joined Italian champions Inter Milan yesterday. “The English wingback joins the…
August 16, 2026
by Karen Madden
Land grab fears - Multiple disputes put adverse possession laws under scrutiny
A St Thomas resident says he is preparing for a court battle after discovering that another individual is seeking to obtain title to a half-acre property he has occupied and maintained for more than…
August 16, 2026
by Corey Robinson
Space, privacy crisis at Bellevue - Hospital turns away patients in psychiatric crisis as cramped emergency room struggles to meet demand
Inside Bellevue Hospital’s emergency room, privacy is little more than a partition. Three cubicles have been carved out of a small room, allowing doctors to interview patients and relatives while…