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August 17, 2026
Montego Bay sporting icon Jerry Reid has died
Montego Bay and wider western Jamaica are mourning the passing of one of its most revered sporting icons, Jeremiah ‘Jerry’ Reid, who died at Cornwall Regional Hospital last night after a protracted…
August 17, 2026
US revokes thousands of visas amid establishment of task force to end ‘birth tourism’
WASHINGTON, CMC – The United States government says it has revoked over 175,000 visas to foreign nationals as the Donald Trump administration establishes a task force for ending what it described as…
August 17, 2026
St Andrew woman charged for allegedly defrauding man in Canadian work permit deal
A 25-year-old woman from Seaview Gardens, St Andrew has been charged for allegedly defrauding a man who paid her to obtain a job in Canada. Britney Sylvester is charged with obtaining money by means…
August 17, 2026
by Robert Bailey Gleaner Writer
Bicknell expects strong start against tough Australian
Jamaica’s number one tennis player, Blaise Bicknell, says he is confident of making a strong start when he faces Australia’s Max Purcell in the opening round of the Kingston Open, an ATP Challenger…
August 17, 2026
No update on Musiala
MUNICH (AP): Bayern Munich were still yet to provide an update yesterday on the condition of Jamal Musiala, who collapsed the previous day during a friendly against Leipzig. The 23‑year‑old midfielder…
August 17, 2026
by Livingston Scott Gleaner Writer
‘Jamerican’ Fenty targets deep Kingston Open run
American tennis player Andrew Fenty, who is of Jamaican heritage, battled past compatriot Hunter Heck 2‑1 on yesterday’s opening day of the ATP Challenger Kingston Open at the Liguanea Club. Fenty,…
August 17, 2026
PSG sign exciting new winger
PARIS (AP): Champions League titleholders Paris Saint-Germain strengthened their attack even further by signing left winger Mika Godts from Dutch club Ajax on a five-year deal. PSG announced the…
August 17, 2026
by Corey Robinson
Tufton calls for law changes to tackle hospital ‘social cases’
Jamaica will have to change its laws and policies to address the perennial problem of patients remaining in public hospitals long after they are medically discharged, Health and Wellness Minister Dr…
August 17, 2026
by Lennox Aldred
Jamaica Kingsmen roar to life
The sleeping giants have finally awakened. In a blistering display of power-hitting under the Sabina Park lights, the Jamaica Kingsmen registered their first victory of the 2026 Caribbean Premier…