J- 3As still seeking approval for some late inclusions to the Commonwealth Games team
Ludlow Watts, the manager of Jamaica's track and field team, was busy last night trying to get approval for some last-minute additions to the team after competitors backed out of the competition  before the start of track and field action at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England.
Watts stated that he was waiting for confirmation before making any announcements...
MORNING WEATHER UPDATE: MONDAY, AUGUST 1 2022
Our Z weather report and forecast for today sees A High Pressure Ridge across Jamaica. Additionally, there is a Low-Level Jet Stream across the central Caribbean.
The Met Office says Both the Ridge & the Low-Level Jet Stream are expected to remain across the island through to tomorrow. A Trough is then expected to move across Jamaica on Wednesday.
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FISH KILL IN THE RIO COBRE UPSETTING RESIDENTS
Yet another effluent spill from the holding pond at Ewarton in St. Catherine has resulted in a fish kill, upsetting residents.
Bauxite company UC Rusal has explained that heavy and continuous rainfall yesterday, caused the pond to overflow, spilling effluent from the pond into the Old John Gully.
As a result, waterways in the vicinity of Byndloss, Vanity Fair, Charlemont Foot...
Z WEATHER UPDATED – SATURDAY JULY 30, 2022
There's a Tropical Wave east of Jamaica.
The Met Service says this Tropical Wave is expected to move across Jamaica on Sunday afternoon.
Also, a Trough and Low Level Jet Stream are expected to remain across Jamaica over the next few days.
Tonight will be mainly fair.
Tomorrow morning will be partly cloudy, while in the afternoon expect Isolated showers and thunderstorms across...
STING RETURNS DECEMBER 26 AT NEW NORTH COAST VENUE
After a seven-year hiatus, the organizers of Sting, have announced a date and a new location on the north coast for the long-standing Boxing Day event.
According to a press release, Sting 2022 will be held on December, 26 at the Grizzly’s Plantation Cove, in Priory, St. Ann, a shift from its original home at Jamworld in Portmore, St. Catherine.
Reports...
MAN UTD FORWARD CRISTIANO RONALDO BACK IN TRAINING AND IN SQUAD FOR FRIENDLY
Cristiano Ronaldo returned to training on Saturday and will be in the squad for Manchester United's friendly with Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford on Sunday.
The Portugal forward wants United to let him leave this summer.
And he missed the club's pre-season tour to Thailand and Australia for personal reasons.
On Saturday, he posted a photo alongside several young United players showing...
WATERFORD RESIDENTS UPSET AFTER MURAL PAINTED AS PART OF INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATIONS DEFACED
Residents of the Waterford community in St Catherine, are upset , after a mural they painted as part of the Jamaica Independence celebrations was defaced.
A video which has been circulating on social media shows the mural covered with white paint.
In the video, one man who claimed to be a part of the team who worked on the mural, lamented...
Numerous Activities Already Underway to Celebrate Jamaica’s 60th year of Independence
With numerous activities already underway to celebrate Jamaica's 60 years of Independence, Culture and Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange shares some of what to expect, as we celebrate Jamaica 60 Under the theme: "Re-igniting a nation for greatness."
Culture and Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange.
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Written warnings for JADCO Personnel following Fiasco at the Carifta games
Written warnings to issued to the persons involved in the fiasco at the Carifta games in April, which led to the world record performance by U-20 girls in the 4x100m relays not being ratified by World Athletics.
The recommendations of the disciplinary committee of the JADCO has been accepted by the Board.
The fiasco at the games saw the JADCO Personnel...
Shakira faces 8-year prison Sentence following Tax Evasion case
Spanish prosecutors have said Shakira should face eight years in prison over the ongoing alleged tax fraud case involving the musician.
Shakira has been charged with failing to pay the government millions in taxes between 2012 and 2014. Shakira was offered a plea deal earlier this year but instead opted to pursue a trial.
A statement sent to the BBC by...