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Jamaica set mixed 4x100m world record of 39.99 in Gaborone
May 02, 2026
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The Jamaican quartet of Ackeem Blake, Tina Clayton, Kadrian Goldson and Tia Clayton stormed to a mixed 4x100m world record* in the very first event of the Debswana World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26 on Saturday (2).
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GoodHeart | Immaculate Conception High tops JPS Foundation debate finals
D’Janae Jonas couldn’t hold back the tears which rolled down her cheeks in a mix of relief and joy as her Immaculate Conception High School team, which she captained, claimed first place in the JPS Foundation Power Up Energy Club Debate Competition finals after weeks of intense matches.
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Jamaica welcomes new direct flights from three Canadian cities
Jamaica will receive new direct flights from Canada after Porter Airlines announced expanded service to Montego Bay for the 2026 to 2027 winter season.
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Cops probe Manchester double murder
Police in Manchester are probing a double murder following the fatal shooting of a man and a woman in Farm district in the south of the parish on Saturday morning.
May 1, 2026
DT: the perfect ship’s captain
Tributes flooded the airwaves on Thursday as stunned colleagues, listeners, and relatives saluted broadcaster Daniel ‘DT’ Thompson, who passed away after falling ill earlier this week. For 28 years, the St Elizabeth native’s smooth, rich, and velvety baritone was a constant for listeners of Radio Jamaica 94 FM. Through the decades, he worked across every time slot on the station and had his own show.
May 1, 2026
Blake backs Relays squad despite big-name blows
Despite the withdrawal of several of Jamaica’s top athletes from the national squad, team official Dr Warren Blake remains confident that the country will deliver strong performances at this year’s World Athletics Relays, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday in Gaborone, Botswana. Reigning World 100 metres champion Oblique Seville and World Championships silver medallist Kishane Thompson are among the notable absentees, along with 400m runners Roshawn Clarke and Tajh-Marques White.
May 1, 2026
No World Cup, no windfall
May 1, 2026
‘I know nothing’
May 1, 2026
5 Questions With IWaata
Dancehall artiste Jason ‘IWaata’ Bailey, who continues to make his mark with his sharp-edged delivery and a sound that is described as “moving between raw energy and catchy, crowd-ready hooks”, recently signed a new management deal with Tameka Reynolds of Reynolds Entertainment Agency. “The move reflects a step toward more structured management as IWaata develops his brand both locally and internationally,” Reynolds stated, noting that the agency will be responsible for all aspects of the artiste’s career.
May 1, 2026
Cricket West Indies expects losses of US$26m this year
Cricket West Indies (CWI) management expects the organisation to incur a further loss of US$26 million this year before returning to profit in 2027, as the body grapples with the financial consequences of a lean tournament cycle and a men’s team that won just one of 10 Test matches in 2025. The forecast was disclosed in the organisation’s audited financial statements, signed off by auditors Grant Thornton in February. It underscores the financial fragility of the body responsible for administering domestic and international cricket across the Caribbean region.
May 1, 2026
Something Extra | Friday
Music’s leading ladies stepped out in striking style at Billboard Women in Music 2026, held on Wednesday, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. From sculptural couture to sleek minimalism, the red carpet delivered a confident mix of bold silhouettes, soft draping, and statement detailing, underscoring the individuality and influence of the women shaping today’s music landscape. Something Extra brings you the highlights.
May 1, 2026
Editorial | Delcy Rodriguez’s brooch
Delcy Rodriguez knew her brooch was provocative. That she wore it wasn’t merely a diplomatic faux pas. What is surprising was neither Grenada’s prime minister, Dickon Mitchell, and especially nor Barbados’ Mia Mottley, did not, during Ms Rodriguez’s separate visits to their countries, use the opportunity to publicly reiterate theirs, and the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM), support for Guyana’s territorial integrity, even as they pursue bilateral relations with Venezuela.
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