Jamaica’s Men’s Curling Team Wins Historic Medal in Scotland
Jamaica’s National Men’s Curling Team has earned a bronze medal at the World Championship Pre Qualifier Pan Continental event in Dumfries, Scotland, marking a significant milestone for the country’s growing presence in international curling. Competing against teams from Mexico, India, Chinese Taipei, Saudi Arabia and Kenya, Jamaica secured a third place finish behind Mexico and […]
Jamaica College Takes Home Another Trophy in a Year of Winning
Jamaica College added another title to its growing list of achievements in 2026 after the Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida defeated the Wolmer’s Old Boys Association of Florida 2 to 0 to win the Richard Davy Cup during True Blue Weekend 2026 in Miramar, Florida. The match was part of the fourth staging […]
Jamaican Footballer Altimont Butler Honored In South Florida
Jamaican football legend Altimont Butler was honored recently during the 19th staging of True Blue Weekend in South Florida. The event, hosted by the Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida, recognized Butler for his contribution to Jamaican football as both a player and coach. The recognition took place during the halftime ceremony at the […]
On This Day: Sprint Legend Merlene Ottey Was Born in Hanover
On May 10, 1960, Jamaican sprint legend Merlene Joyce Ottey, OJ was born in Cold Spring, Hanover, Jamaica. Widely regarded as one of the greatest female sprinters in the history of track and field, Ottey enjoyed a remarkable career that spanned more than two decades, helping to pave the way for Jamaica’s rise as a […]
Jamaica Continues Penn Relays Legacy with Standout 2026 Performances
Cold temperatures, rain and swirling winds could not stop Jamaica’s athletes from making their presence felt at the 130th staging of the Penn Relays in Philadelphia. Despite some of the harshest weather conditions seen at Franklin Field in years, Jamaican schools and athletes delivered several standout performances across the high school and collegiate competitions, finishing […]
On This Day: Alf Valentine, Architect of West Indies’ Historic 1950 Triumph, Was Born in Kingston
On April 28, 1930, one of Jamaica’s most influential cricketers, Alfred Louise Valentine, was born in Kingston. Though quiet in demeanour, his impact on the game was anything but, helping to usher in a new era for West Indies cricket on the global stage. Valentine’s rise was anything but typical. At just 20 years old, […]
The World Cup Dream and Jamaica’s Missed Opportunity
The FIFA World Cup is widely regarded as the pinnacle of global sport. With an estimated 1.5 billion viewers tuning in to the 2022 final, it rivals—and at times surpasses—the Olympics in scale and influence. Often described as “The Greatest Show on Earth,” it is no surprise that nations across the globe invest heavily in […]
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Named Laureus Ambassador, Extending Her Impact Beyond the Track
In April 2026, retired Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce—affectionately known as the “Pocket Rocket”—was named a Laureus Ambassador, joining a global network of elite athletes using sport to drive social change. The appointment marks a new phase in her post-athletic career, extending her influence beyond competition into international advocacy. View this post on Instagram A […]
On This Day : Jamaican NFL Player Rohan Davey was Born in Clarendon Jamaica
Rohan St. Patrick Davey, the Jamaican-born former National Football League (NFL) quarterback, was born on April 14, 1978, in Clarendon, Jamaica, to parents Jeffry Davey and Dottlyn Carruthers. He has one brother, Christopher, and one sister, Samantha. Davey moved to the United States at the age of eight and grew up in South Florida, where […]
Sport in the West – Its Neglect, Its Opportunity
If you look across St. James, Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, Hanover or Trelawny, you will be hard-pressed to find a sporting facility that even approaches international standard. Whether it is Jarrett Park or Catherine Hall, they fall well below the required mark. Some may be tempted to point to aspects of Catherine Hall—particularly its football use—as […]