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21 Oct, 2026 0

Namibia, Scotland register wins in Over-40s World Cup

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC): Namibia and Scotland recorded their first victories as action in the IMC Over-40s World Cup continued on Monday. Namibia rebounded from their opening-round defeat to…
21 Oct, 2026 0

Education Ministry - CMU Fraud Trial | Defence wants two senior officials as prosecutors drop 13 witnesses

Two senior public officials are among 13 people who prosecutors no longer intend to call as witnesses in the fraud trial involving former Education Minister Ruel Reid, defence attorneys have revealed.…
American Rideallday running away from a field at Caymanas Park.
21 Oct, 2026 0

Double-edged sword of investing in foreign horses fixable

The interest being generated in the lead-up to Mouttet Mile weekend, December 4-5, has excited horsemen and bettors alike, THE PRINCE’S SPUR, a seven-year-old United States-bred gelding, emerging as…
May Pen Mayor Joel Williams (left) listens as Clarendon Central Member of Parliament Delroy Williams is interviewed by journalists last Friday.
21 Oct, 2026 0

MP: JLP support remains strong in May Pen North, Clarendon Central

Clarendon Central Member of Parliament Delroy Williams has pushed back against suggestions of discord within the constituency, insisting that the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) machinery remains united…
Retired midwife Myda Trail shows off her award on Monday for decades of service to midwifery.
21 Oct, 2026 0

‘I was hoping to deliver a triplet’ - Retired midwife Myda Trail delivers 3,000 babies, earns national honour

Myda Trail has delivered more than 3,000 babies in her native community of Clarksonville, St Ann, and its surrounding areas. Reflecting fondly on over 40 years as a midwife serving the small, rural…
From left: Owen Samuda, Dr Mark Newnham winners of the Senior category’s Francis Steele Perkins Trophy at the CGA 4-Ball Golf Championship in the Turks and Caicos Islands recently, share their accolades with President of the Jamaica Golf Association, Jod
21 Oct, 2026 0

Jamaica miss first CGA 4-Ball Golf title in seven years

Jamaica, six-time winners of the Caribbean Golf Association’s (CGA) 4-Ball Championship and holders of the Ambrose Gouthro Cup, relinquished the country title after finishing runners-up at the seventh…
Governor General Sir Patrick Allen (left) congratulates Scean Barnswell (second right) and wife Danielle on their national awards, which he presented to them on Monday. Looking on is fellow awardee Susan Higgins.
21 Oct, 2026 0

‘I never felt fearful’ - Brave Higgins honoured for capturing child killer; Barnswells for rescuing minor

As Susan Higgins stepped onto the dais at King’s House on Monday to receive the Badge of Honour for Gallantry for assisting in the capturing and handing over of a man who raped and murdered an…
Balmagiee Primary players celebrate winning the Youth Football League (YFL) Junior Cup Kingston and St Andrew Regional Championship at the University of the West Indies, Mona Bowl on Saturday.
21 Oct, 2026 0

Balmagie Primary complete champions on their way to all-island finals

Five years of determination, commitment and perseverance paid off for Balmagie Primary School, which emerged champions of the 2026 Youth Football League (YFL) Junior Cup Kingston and St Andrew…
Recipients of Hanover’s National Heroes Day awards are (from left) Horace Thompson, Dr Valrie Miller, Stennett Rowe, Rev Sheldon Sean Ashman, Vernon Fletcher, Moncrieffe Leslie, Hyacinth Shakes-Warren, and Delroy Pinnock. Seated is Hyacinth Whyte-McKenzi
21 Oct, 2026 0

Hanover salutes 10 local heroes

Western Bureau: While the trauma of Hurricane Melissa continues to linger in Hanover, a spirit of gratitude marked National Heroes Day as 10 residents were honoured for exemplary service to the…