JAMAICA OPEN Stackhunas storms to early lead
HANOVER, Jamaica: American Tyler Stackhunas fired a blistering seven-under-par 65 to seize the opening-round lead at the Jamaica Open, held at the challenging Tryall Golf Club on Saturday. Under sunny skies and near-perfect conditions, Stackhunas showcased precision off the tee and a hot putter, carding a bogey-free front nine. “Feel really good. I was hitting driver really well today,” Stackhunas said. “I got some putts to go in early, which is good to see.”
Sink or swim? - Schools take the plunge to build water confidence, literacy, as more J’cans urged to embrace skill
Despite being surrounded by water, most Jamaicans cannot swim – a national reality that swim teacher Georgina Boland sees reflected yearly in the intake of students at The Queen’s School in St Andrew, many of whom arrive with little to no water confidence. To combat this gap in basic survival skills, the all-girls institution is among a handful of schools to have incorporated swimming into its curriculum and requires every student from first to third form to complete a term of lessons as part of their physical education instruction.
Schools tread water as swimming costs rise
Want to fly to the moon?
CAPE CANAVERAL (AP): Want to fly to the moon and help build a permanent lunar base? NASA is accepting applications for a new astronaut class that will help grow the Artemis programme. Officials announced the news Saturday during a Kennedy Space Center air show promoting lunar exploration as well as advances in aviation and technology. NASA’s last call for new astronauts was two years ago. More than 8,000 applied, with 10 making the final cut in September 2025.
JAMAICA OPEN Stackhunas storms to early lead
HANOVER, Jamaica: American Tyler Stackhunas fired a blistering seven-under-par 65 to seize the opening-round lead at the Jamaica Open, held at the challenging Tryall Golf Club on Saturday. Under sunny skies and near-perfect conditions, Stackhunas showcased precision off the tee and a hot putter, carding a bogey-free front nine. “Feel really good. I was hitting driver really well today,” Stackhunas said. “I got some putts to go in early, which is good to see.”
Ten-man Tru-Juice clip defending champions
Coach Speid demands commitment
Top spot for medical doctor in JCDC Creative Writing Competition
For 26-year-old medical doctor Rashaun Stewart, the prescription for literary excellence has been a healthy dose of imagination, a lifelong love of reading, and an unwavering commitment to the craft of writing. Stewart emerged as the Best Overall Writer in the Jamaica Creative Writing Competition, organised by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), taking home an impressive 11 awards across the competition’s categories.
Dancehall artistes and the right to free speech
Nigy Boy brings ‘Big Energy’ to new campaign
Tortuga to spend more than US$400m rebuilding Ja resorts
Tortuga Resorts will spend more than US$400 million (J$64 billion) rebuilding its Jamaican hotels after Hurricane Melissa, with phased reopenings due to begin in the first quarter of 2027. It is the first time the owner has put a figure on the work.
Fidelity adds Chery as parent flags Ja underperformance
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Videos
Something Extra | Monday
Glitz, glamour and outstanding service took centre stage at the Montego Bay Convention Centre as the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) rolled out the red carpet for its Tourism Service Excellence Awards under the theme ‘The Chosen Gems of Jamaica’. Among 25 finalists, Marsha Wiles of Mystic Mountain sparkled as National Individual Champion, while the Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience claimed the National Organisational Champion title. The evening also celebrated TPDCo’s 30th anniversary, with Restoration Excellence Awards presented to seven tourism stalwarts.
It’s CFDA win number three for Diotima’s Rachel Scott
Dream House | A pondside gem in Treasure Beach
Editorial | An independent speaker
The latest question by the parliamentary Opposition about Juliet Holness’ fairness as Speaker of Jamaica’s House of Representatives is an opportunity to reconsider who can be appointed to the job and how it is done. And given that the election of the Speaker is not a deeply entrenched provision in the Constitution, the amendment could be done quickly and easily, requiring only the majority of both Houses of Parliament to assent. This need not be delayed as part of a broader constitutional review.
Ronald Thwaites | Avoiding Trumpism
Editorial | Leveraging the Commonwealth
Photo Gallery
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Pearl Harbor survivors watch a vintage WWII airplane fly over Pearl Harbor at the ceremony commemorating the 72nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, in 2013, in Honolulu.
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Members and volunteers of the Ananda Marga pose for a photograph as they prepare to head out to distribute relief supplies to people affected by Hurricane Melissa in western Jamaica.
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West Indies’ Shimron Hetmyer celebrates scoring a half century during the T20 World Cup cricket match against Zimbabwe on Monday.
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Glenmuir High School players in a celebratory mood.