Why Jamaican Track and Field Athletes Are Switching Allegiance – And What We Must Do About It
Gut-wrenching – that was the instinctive reaction upon hearing confirmation that some of Jamaica’s top track and field athletes may be leaving to represent another country. It didn’t matter which country; the heartbreak was the same. In the past, when this happened, most of the athletes involved were fringe competitors. With all due respect, this […]
Jamaica’s NBA Dream Team: Here’s Our Starting 5 – Who Would You Pick?
The Jamaica men’s national basketball team is poised for a serious transformation ahead of the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers. With up to eight NBA players either already declared or in the process of gaining eligibility, the team’s future has never looked more promising. The list of committed and potential players reads like an NBA […]
Jamaica’s Grand Slam Gamble: Setbacks And Missed Opportunities
April 4–6, 2025, will go down as historic, with the launch of the Grand Slam Track multi-national track and field invitational meet. Jamaica was chosen as the place for this inaugural staging, and this must be an indication of the value of Brand Jamaica. Every so often, both at the individual and corporate level, a […]
Who Was Arthur Wint? Jamaica’s Trailblazing Olympic Gold Medallist
Born on 25 May 1920 in the quiet rural community of Plowden, Manchester, Jamaica, Arthur Stanley Wint was destined to make history—not once, but many times over. A towering figure in every sense, both physically at 6 ft 4 in and in terms of legacy, Wint remains a national treasure: Jamaica’s first Olympic gold medallist, […]
How Seymour Newman Quietly Became One of Jamaica’s Greatest Middle-Distance Runners
For 45 years, Jamaica’s national 800 metres record stood unchallenged. Many had forgotten the man who set it—until Navasky Anderson broke the mark in 2023. That man was Seymour Newman: reclusive, fiercely private, and one of Jamaica’s most talented and underrated middle-distance athletes. In a time when the country is contemplating a new National Honour, […]
Jamaican Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw Honoured at 2025 Football Black List Awards
Jamaican football star Khadija “Bunny” Shaw has been honoured with the prestigious Cyrille Regis Award at the 2025 Football Black List Awards, held at the Emirates Stadium in London. This special award is named after the late Cyrille Regis, a pioneering Black footballer in England, and is presented to individuals who have made a significant […]
These Players of Jamaican Descent Appear on ESPN’s 2025 Playoff Ranking of the 50 Most Impactful Players
ESPN’s much-anticipated NBA Rank: 2025 Playoffs Edition has dropped, featuring the top 50 players expected to make the biggest impact this postseason. Among the elite names like Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and LeBron James, three players of Jamaican descent stand out: Norman Powell, Jamal Murray, and Amen Thompson. Each of these players brings a different […]
Visiting South Florida for the First Time for the Grand Slam Track Event in Miramar? Here Are 9 Things To Do While There
Are you coming to South Florida for the Grand Slam Track “Miami Slam” event happening May 2–4, 2025 at the Ansin Sports Complex in Miramar? You’re in for more than just elite athletics. This area, especially Miramar, is a vibrant hub for the Jamaican diaspora and Caribbean culture in general. Did you know that over […]
Calabar Turned on the Jets to Clinch ‘Emphatic Win’ in 4×100 at Penn Relays 2025
Presented by Toyota, the 2025 Penn Relay Carnival lit up Franklin Field from April 24 to 26 on the storied University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia, USA. Now in its 129th year, the Penn Relays remains a beloved fixture on the track and field calendar. For fans, especially those from Jamaica, it’s a can’t-miss celebration […]
Kingston College’s Electrifying 4×400 Triumph at Penn Relays 2025 Marks Fourth Consecutive Victory
In one of the most thrilling races of this year’s Penn Relays, Kingston College (KC) cemented its legacy by clinching a historic fourth consecutive win in the High School Boys’ 4×400 Championship of America, presented by Grace Foods. Their time of 3:05.93 not only secured victory but equalled a century-old record for most consecutive wins […]