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January 24, 2026
by George Ruddock
Greater, faster compensation for Windrush victims
LONDON: The Windrush Compensation Scheme got a well-needed boost last week when the UK Home Office announced that thousands of people affected by the 2017 Windrush scandal will see greater…
January 24, 2026
What’s brewing?
A number of stirring features are to be showcased at this year’s 3rd annual Jamaica Brew Literary and Film Festival being presented by the Consulate of Jamaica, Miami, at the Broward South West…
January 25, 2026
Letter of the Day | Elevating Miss Mable Tenn
THE EDITOR, Madam: I was struck by the tribute given to Mable Tenn by Douglas Orane at her memorial on Tuesday, January 14. I knew Mable very well starting in the ‘80s in the emerging days of…
January 24, 2026
by Krysta Anderson
Rooted in hope: Chloe Gregory shares her house of plants
Plant mom Chloe Gregory always saw the seeds in her garden as a symbol of hope. Flowers brought her more joy than she ever imagined, so it felt only natural for her to share her gift of greenery with…
January 24, 2026
by Raymond Graham
Lampart the star performer at JAAA/Fuller meet
CLARENDON College’s throwing standout, Marla Kay Lampart, was the star performer at the recent JAAA/Charlie Fuller Field Events meet held at Manchester High School. The defending Class One discus…
January 24, 2026
by Raymond Graham
Spotlight on McKenley/Wint Classic, Central Hurdles and Field Events meets
THE 2026 JAAA track and field season continues today with the staging of the McKenley/Wint Classic at Calabar High School and the Central Hurdles, Field Events and Relays meet at GC Foster College.…
January 24, 2026
by Lester Hinds
UPDATED: 44 candidates nominated for Global Diaspora elections
Forty-four persons have been nominated across Canada and the United States to compete for seats on the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC) and the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GDYC). Of…
January 24, 2026
German federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump
BERLIN (AP): A German football federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of US President Donald Trump. Oke Göttlich, the president of…
January 24, 2026
T&T’s Walcott receives TT$500,000 reward from gov’t
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC): World champion Keshorn Walcott has received a TT$500,000 national incentive award for his outstanding performance at last year’s World Athletics Championships in Japan.…