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 […]
MoBay Night Run 2026 Returns with Carnival Energy and a Purpose-Driven Mission
Jamaicans in the west have long complained that all the major events seem to be centred in Kingston. One of the most notable is the Sigma Corporate Run—a flagship 5.5K road race that attracts thousands from across the island and the diaspora each year in support of charitable causes. But Montego Bay is carving out […]
The Gibson/McCook Relays at 49: A Legacy Event at a Turning Point
On Saturday, February 28, 2026, the 49th staging of the Gibson/McCook Relays took place at the National Stadium, continuing a tradition that dates back to 1973. For decades, the event has been a staple of Jamaica’s athletics calendar, showcasing the island’s sprinting depth and competitive spirit. Yet as the meet approaches its 50th staging, the […]
Jamaican Teen Daniel Balli Wins Bronze at 2026 Canada Open Taekwondo G2
Fifteen-year-old Jamaican taekwondo athlete Daniel Isaac Balli delivered a breakthrough performance on the international stage last weekend, capturing a bronze medal at the 2026 Canada Open G2 in Calgary. Competing in the Junior Male -59kg division, Balli battled through a field of 16 international competitors to secure a place on the podium, marking his first […]
Another Reggae Girl on the Rise: Shaniel Buckley’s Breakout Year in US College Football
In the wake of yet another outstanding year for Jamaican women’s football — with Reggae Girlz captain Khadija Shaw capturing her second consecutive Women’s Super League Golden Boot and earning Barclays WSL Player of the Month honours — attention is also turning to the next wave of Reggae Girlz talent emerging abroad. Among them is […]