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Representatives from SCJ Holdings Limited erect a 'No Trespassing' sign on former sugar lands in Trelawny as part of measures to stem the illegal occupation and unauthorised sale of such properties across the island.
April 13, 2026

SCJ Holdings intensifies measures to curb illegal sale, occupation of former sugar lands

SCJ Holdings Limited (SCJH) is imploring persons seeking land for housing or other purposes to pursue legitimate channels and engage formally with the entity. The appeal comes as the company…
People load their bicycles onto a public bus to cross the Bay Tunnel in Havana, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)
April 13, 2026

Cuba’s fuel rationing driving some commuters to underwater bus

HAVANA (AP) — On a recent sweltering afternoon in the Cuban capital, dozens of commuters on bicycles, scooters and electric motorcycles gathered in a tidy row at the entrance of the Havana Bay…
Barbados Pride batsman Kevin Wickham raises his bat after getting to 150 against the Jamaica Scorpions at Chedwin Park yesterday. Wicketkeeper Romaine Morris looks on.
April 13, 2026 by Lennox Aldred

Wickham’s career-best knock rescues Pride

Kevin Wickham delivered a career-defining masterclass on the opening day of the West Indies Championship regional four-day clash between the Jamaica Scorpions and Barbados Pride at Chedwin Park…
Harbour View Football Club Chairman Carvel Stewart.
April 13, 2026 by Livingston Scott

Stewart: Epstein’s suggestions show lack of experience in how JPL is structured

Harbour View Chairman Carvel Stewart says a lack of experience in how the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) is structured and managed could have led to the recent resignation of Johann ‘Yoni’ Epstein as…
Zhane Padmore cuts a fine figure in Yard Mas’ Starry Night.
April 13, 2026 by Nicola CunninghamEntertainment Coordinator

Real ‘yaad’ vibes at Yard Mas

For 22-year-old University of the West Indies student Lonette Samuels, affording a carnival costume was out of her reach until a friend loaned her part of her partner money to achieve her dream.…
Pierre Goubault, CEO of Xodus, says every year the Xodus band is ‘getting bigger and better’.
April 13, 2026 by Ruth

Veterans, newbies converge on Xodus

Carol Samuels, an Xodus reveller, is as veteran as they come. Jumping in carnival since its inception in the early ‘90s, the Texas-based Samuels has rarely missed a beat. Samuels, who visits home…
Colorado Murray (right) of Waterhouse and Racing United’s Nickyle Ellis battle for the ball during yesterday’s Jamaica Premier League match at Ferdi Neita Park. Waterhouse won 1-0.
April 13, 2026 by Livingston Scott

Bryan’s late goal lifts Waterhouse

An added-time goal from substitute Javane Bryan gave Waterhouse a 1-0 win over Racing United in the feature Jamaica Premier League (JPL) game at Ferdi Neita Park yesterday. In another important clash…
Montego Bay United’s Brian Brown (right) prepares to kick the ball as Spanish Town Police FC’s Shamar Harris reacts during their Jamaica Premier League football game at Jarrett Park in Montego Bay yesterday. Montego Bay United won 6-0.
April 13, 2026 by Ashley Anguin

MBU hit Spanish Town Police FC for six

Montego Bay United (MBU) hit Spanish Town Police FC for six to make an emphatic statement in their Jamaica Premier League game yesterday at Jarrett Park in Montego Bay. MBU’s Lucas Lima opened the…
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates after winning the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club yesterday.
April 13, 2026

McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters

AUGUSTA, Georgia (AP): Rory McIlroy joined more elite company yesterday at the Masters when he pulled away with a pair of birdies around Amen Corner and, as usual, saved a little drama for the end…