Rapper Pitbull and Fans Set Guinness World Record

Pitbull and his fans have set the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps at his headline BST Hyde Park show.

The rapper and singer, known as Mr Worldwide, lived up to his name by inspiring a global trend in recent years which sees crowds rock up to his concerts dressed in his signature style of suits and sunglasses and, of course, wearing bald caps.

Government Strengthens Livestock Tracking to Combat Praedial Larceny

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is strengthening Jamaica’s livestock sector by improving the way animals are identified and tracked.

New measures include adding more animal technicians, recruiting community assistants, and increasing the supply of cattle tags.

Government Advances Jamaica’s First Elder Care Protection Law

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has started the procurement process to develop Jamaica’s first comprehensive Elder Care and Protection legislation.

The new law will focus on protecting the rights, dignity, and wellbeing of older persons across the country.

Dancehall Artistes Skippa and Mali Don Exchange Lyrical Jabs

Is there a clash brewing in dancehall? It appears that dancehall artistes Skippa and Mali Don are taking lyrical shots at each other in their latest songs.

Mali Don’s “Opps Song” opens with what appears to be a reference to Skippa’s track “Detox.”

 

Cricketer Sophie Ecclestone breaks record – in front of those who paved the way

Cricketer Sophie Ecclestone became England’s all-time leading wicket-taker with 338 international wickets as India were bowled out for 285 on day one of the first women’s Test at Lord’s.

Ecclestone took 3-68, while Smriti Mandhana top-scored for India with 83 and Harmanpreet Kaur added 58.

 

UK Places Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Oracle Under Financial Sector Oversight

Britain has designated Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Oracle as critical third-party suppliers to its financial sector.

The move places the cloud providers under direct regulatory oversight to strengthen cyber resilience and reduce disruption risks.

 

Britsish – Jamaican Actor Micheal Ward Cleared of Rape and Sexual Assault Charges After London Trial

British-Jamaican actor Micheal Ward was found not guilty on Friday of rape, sexual assault and related charges following a trial at London’s Snaresbrook Crown Court over allegations dating back to 2023.

The 28-year-old Top Boy star broke down in tears after the jury’s verdict, having maintained throughout the case that the encounter was consensual.

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Authorities say that man shot by ICE in Houston Texas was not the intended target

A Mexican man fatally shot by US immigration agents in Houston was not the intended target, officials said.

Authorities said agents mistook Lorenzo Salgado Araujo for another suspect during a traffic stop.

 

Oblique Seville storms to Victory in Men’s 100m in Monaco Diamond League

Jamaican sprinter Oblique Seville stormed to victory in the men’s 100m at the Monaco Diamond League.

Seville clocked an impressive 9.88 seconds (+0.2) to take the win.

 

Nominations are in for the 2026 Emmys

The nominations are out for the 2026 Emmy Awards, and it’s HBO’s medical drama The Pitt leading the pack with an impressive 25 nominations in its first eligible season, making it the frontrunner in the drama categories.