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 […]
Jamaican-Born Roger Harriott Named 2025 National Football Coach of the Year
St. Thomas Aquinas head football coach Roger Harriott has been named the 2025 National Football Coach of the Year by the National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA), in partnership with High School Football American (HSFA) yet another milestone in a career defined by consistency, leadership, and elite programme building. Reflecting on the honour, Harriott said: […]
From Loss to Legacy: How Sekou McDonald Founded the UK’s First Jamaican Polo Team
Sekou McDonald did not come to polo through family tradition or privilege. Born in Kingston and raised in Point Hill, St Catherine, he migrated to the UK shortly after leaving high school. His early life was shaped by modest means, discipline and the influence of his aunt and her husband, Ned, whom he regarded as […]
This Team Is Jamaica’s Highest World Ranked Men’s Sports Team At Number 8
Jamaica will enter 2026 with one men’s national team sitting higher in the world rankings than any other. The Jamaica Senior Men’s Lacrosse Team closed the 2025 calendar year ranked number eight in the world by World Lacrosse. That position makes them Jamaica’s highest world ranked men’s sports team heading into 2026, based on official […]
Jamaican Sprinter, Jasauna Dennis, Turns Longtime Puma Connection Into Official NIL Deal
Jamaica’s Jasauna Dennis has signed a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal with global sports brand Puma. The Jamaican sprinter, who competes for the University of South Carolina, shared the news on his social media platforms. The deal comes as Dennis continues to build his profile on the track following strong performances at the junior […]
Deta Hedman, the ‘Caribbean Queen’, Finally Claims the WDF World Title
For more than forty years, Deta Hedman, known as the “Caribbean Queen”, has been one of darts’ most enduring figures: admired, feared, sometimes underestimated, but always present. When she finally became the World Darts Federation (WDF) Women’s World Champion at 66, her reaction said everything about the long journey that brought her to that moment. […]
Not a Fluke: Why Jamaica Men’s Basketball Is Building Real Momentum Ahead of 2026 Home Games
Jamaica’s Men’s National Basketball Team has stunned the region with back-to-back wins over Puerto Rico in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers, both secured on Puerto Rican soil. In the first game of the two-match series, Jamaica edged Puerto Rico 92–90 at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente, ending Puerto Rico’s four-game winning streak and […]