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At the prestigious CARIFTA Games in Kingston, 18‑year‑old Shanoya Douglas blazed to a 22.11 victory in the 200m—tying Allyson Felix as the 3rd fastest U20 woman in history. Just one week earlier, she had stunned the world with a 10.98 world lead in the 100m at Jamaican High School Champs. The Caribbean has a new sprint queen.

At the CARIFTA Games 2026 in Grenada, 18‑year‑old Shanoya Douglas blazed to a 22.11 victory in the 200m—tying Allyson Felix as the 3rd fastest U20 woman in history. Just one week earlier, she had stunned the world with a 10.98 world lead in the 100m at Jamaican High School Champs. The Caribbean has a new sprint queen.

The Political-Elite Alliance: Change is often stifled because the political class and the economic elites often share mutual interests. Campaigns are funded by the wealthy, and in return, policies often favor deregulation or tax incentives for large businesses rather than aggressive social safety nets or educational reform for the grassroots.

The world of dancehall and reggae is currently on edge as a rift has surfaced between two legendary collaborators. International superstar Buju Banton has reportedly issued a legal ultimatum to singer Wayne Wonder and his wife, demanding a full retraction of alleged defamatory comments.

Too many people are stuck defending political parties while ignoring the bigger picture. From Michael Manley’s push for independence to the destabilization that followed and the economic shift under Edward Seaga, Jamaica’s path has been shaped by more than local politics. Foreign influence, elite interests, and a tourism-driven economy have all played a role—while the struggles of ordinary Jamaicans continue.

A peaceful walk in Kingston is set to recognize five decades of Cuban medical assistance to Jamaica, as citizens unite in appreciation following the programme’s conclusion.