Osaka in a better place as she returns to the Olympics
PARIS (AP): Naomi Osaka is back at Roland Garros, a place that marked such a significant moment in her life – a moment of vulnerability, yes, and, in a way, of triumph, even if not in a traditional, “What was the score?” sense. Osaka spent time...
Nothing new for high-flying Distin
National high jump champion and national record holder Lamara Distin enters her first Olympic Games, already used to the spotlight of major championships. Distin made her first major global senior team in 2022, a year in which she broke the...
Dumfries Primary School gets new building from Helping Hands Jamaica Foundation
WESTERN BUREAU: The students of Dumfries Primary School in Dumfries, St James, will have expanded classroom spaces when school resumes in September, with the construction of a new school building by the Canadian outreach group, Helping Hands...
The time is now for Seville
PARIS, France: For some time Oblique Seville has asked for patience from the Jamaican fanbase, believing that his talent will eventually bear fruit. Speaking after finishing his training session yesterday as he prepared for competition at his...
King of Reggae Basslines title crowns Leroy Sibbles six-decade career
When the roll of great reggae basslines is called up, a formidable force present will be Leroy ‘Heptones Sibbles. Not shy to blow his own trumpet, or in this case, play his own bass, Sibbles is known to tell his fans, “Every prominent Jamaican...
Editorial | Exit Biden
US President Joe Biden surrendered to reality on Sunday when he announced that he would not seek re-election in the 2024 presidential race. He did it with grace, saying he was placing country above ambition. Bidens long-term dream of serving two...
Letter of the Day | Conserve mangrove ecosystem
THE EDITOR, Madam: For a country like Jamaica, which is a small island developing state, we must accelerate our efforts to protect and restore our mangrove ecosystem. Our mangroves are a critical part of our natural environment and require our...
Broom-maker Jahdon makes clean sweep into fashion with accessory collection
Broomie Broomie! This lively chant has been echoed from many streets across the island, in an effort to keep this rich local cleaning tradition alive. In the face of tragic circumstances, recording artiste and veteran broom-maker, Jahdon, found...
Arsonists attack high-speed rail system hours before Olympic opening ceremonies
PARIS (AP): Arsonists attacked Frances high-speed rail network early Friday, setting fires that paralysed train travel to Paris for some 800,000 people across Europe, including athletes heading to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games....