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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.…
August 6, 2026
by Livingston Scott
Young Reggae Boyz suffer heartbreak
Jamaica’s young Reggae Boyz failed to secure a place at the 2027 FIFA Under-20 World Cup after falling 3-1 to Canada in their Concacaf Under-20 Championship quarter-final in Puebla, Mexico, yesterday.…
August 6, 2026
140 for national honours
Outgoing Bank of Jamaica Governor Richard Byles is among seven Jamaicans who have been appointed to the Order of Jamaica (OJ) and will join 139 other nationals journeying to King’s House in October…
August 6, 2026
by Robert Bailey
‘You can’t go back to Jamaica without nothing’ - Wilson says Commonwealth bronze more important given health struggles
National 400m hurdles champion Assinie Wilson says his bronze-medal-winning performance at this month’s Commonwealth Games Championships has given his career a major boost and could open more…
August 6, 2026
by Janet Silvera
Swing too far - Illegal St James attraction demolished as officials declare it a tragedy waiting to happen
WESTERN BUREAU: The giant swing tourist attraction demolished in Norwood Pen, St James, yesterday was “very, very dangerous” and posed the risk of a major tragedy, according to St James Municipal…
August 6, 2026
by Ainsley Walters
DaCosta duo hold key to Hoshay Trophy
Champion trainer Jason DaCosta has a formidable one-two punch lined up for Saturday’s Kaz Hoshay Trophy over five and a half furlongs, with I DREAM AGAIN and STARRAURA looking set to decide the…
August 6, 2026
by Robert Bailey
Sunshine Girls still on course to defend CAC title
Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls remained firmly on course to successfully defend their Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games netball title after registering a third consecutive victory, defeating…