Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls have etched their names into Commonwealth Games history, stunning world No. 1 Australia before battling New Zealand for gold at Glasgow 2026. The Jamaica Sunshine Girls delivered one of the most memorable performances in the history of Commonwealth Games netball, defeating reigning champions and world No. 1 Australia 46–45 in a breathtaking…
From a single resort in Jamaica to one of the Caribbean’s most recognized hospitality brands, the Stewart family transformed Sandals Resorts into a global tourism powerhouse. Discover how Gordon “Butch” Stewart’s entrepreneurial vision and Adam Stewart’s leadership continue to shape Jamaica’s tourism industry and international reputation.
University of Georgia teammates Adaejah Hodge and Dejanea Oakley are set to represent the Caribbean at the Commonwealth Games following historic NCAA seasons. Hodge will compete in the 200m for the British Virgin Islands, while Oakley represents Jamaica in the 400m after both shattered collegiate records.
Elaine Angene Escoe, a 41-year-old fugitive who landed on the FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters list, has been apprehended in Jamaica and extradited back to South Florida to face federal prosecution. Authorities allege she masterminded a sprawling pandemic relief fraud ring that siphoned over $32 million from taxpayer-funded COVID-19 assistance programs—using a fake identity to evade capture for months before an FBI tip led to her arrest.
As European festivals like Reggae Land and Reggae Jam draw massive crowds, criticism from the Jamaican diaspora is mounting. Are these events celebrating authentic reggae culture—or commodifying it for sensationalism?
The Azure luxury development in Discovery Bay is nearing completion, but many Jamaicans are questioning whether these upscale homes are being built for locals or foreign buyers.
Following a highly publicized dispute within the PNP, former Savanna-la-Mar Councillor Julian Chang has officially joined the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP).
Should Portmore become Jamaica’s 15th parish? This analysis explores whether Portmore is truly ready for parish status, examining its economic dependence on Kingston, the impact on St. Catherine, and the constitutional and governance questions surrounding the proposal.
Stephen “Franno” Francis changed the course of Jamaican athletics forever. As founder of MVP Track Club, he proved world-class sprinters could be developed at home, guiding stars like Asafa Powell, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson-Herah, Melaine Walker, Michael Frater, and Nesta Carter to international success. His legacy will continue to inspire generations of athletes around the world.
Jamaica’s Dejanae Oakley announced herself on one of athletics’ biggest stages with a breakthrough victory in the women’s 400m at the Nike-sponsored Prefontaine Classic, a premier stop on the Wanda Diamond League circuit held annually at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. The former NCAA champion held off a world-class field to secure her first Diamond League title, while fellow Jamaican Stacey-Ann Williams completed a strong showing with a third-place finish. With Oakley now closing in on the national record held by Nickisha Pryce, Jamaica’s women’s quarter-mile revolution continues to gather momentum.
A viral new Jamaican freedom song, “10 Long Years and We Still A Suffer,” takes direct aim at Andrew Holness and his administration over economic despair and a lack of accountability.
The Jamaican Government is merging private athletics powerhouse Hydel High with public Cumberland High by September 2026 due to financial and infrastructural challenges.
Oblique Seville captured the 100m crown at the 2026 Jamaican Athletics Championships in a world-leading 9.82s, while junior sensation Gary Card set a historic national junior record.
Shericka Jackson reclaimed her national 100m crown in a blistering 10.81 seconds, while junior phenom Shanoya Douglas captured the U20 title at the JAAA National Championships. Get the full podium results and race highlights here.
We analyze deep into a historic weekend at Hayward Field, where Caribbean track and field athletes from Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, and the British Virgin Islands obliterated collegiate records and stunned the NCAA landscape.
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