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23 Jun, 2026 0

80,000 tourism workers back on the job after Melissa - Bartlett

Jamaica's tourism sector is expected to recover more than 80 per cent of its hotel room capacity by this summer, as the industry continues its rebound from the devastation caused by Hurricane…
23 Jun, 2026 0

AJ Dybantsa selected first overall by Washington Wizards in 2026 NBA draft

AJ Dybantsa, one of the most highly touted basketball prospects in recent years, who is of Jamaican heritage, was today selected first overall by the Washington Wizards in the 2026 NBA Draft in New…
23 Jun, 2026 0

Belgium forward Jérémy Doku to rejoin team after travelling to London for birth of his son

Belgium forward Jérémy Doku was expected to rejoin the team at its World Cup training facility on Tuesday following the birth of his first child, a boy named Praise.
23 Jun, 2026 0

Croatia stays alive for World Cup knockout round and eliminates Panama with 1-0 win

Josip Stanišić lifted a curving cross onto the boot of Ante Budimir, who tapped it into an open net in the 54th minute Tuesday, giving Croatia a 1-0 win over Panama in the World Cup.
23 Jun, 2026 0

Mico’s Dr Maureen Mullings-Nelson elected JTA president-elect designate

Veteran educator Dr Maureen Mullings-Nelson of The Mico University College has been elected President-Elect Designate of the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) following the organisation's…
24 Jun, 2026 0

Colombia edges Congo 1-0 to reach knockout stage at World Cup

Daniel Muñoz helped Colombia break through Congo’s stingy defence and advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup with a 1-0 win on Tuesday night.
22 Jun, 2026 0

Messi sets World Cup scoring record as defending champion Argentina advances to knockout stage

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals, and defending champion Argentina advanced to the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday.
22 Jun, 2026 0

St Elizabeth student Jassonia Beadle is top 2026 PEP primary school performer

Jassonia Beadle, the head girl of Park Mountain Primary and Infant School in St Elizabeth, has attained the top national score in the 2026 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination for a primary school…
22 Jun, 2026 0

Belgium forward Jeremy Doku celebrates birth of his son after commentator’s criticism

The Belgian football federation congratulated Jérémy Doku on the birth of his son, Praise, on Monday, one day after a French media organisation’s apology following a commentator criticising the…