Jamaica News

‘We are hunting for points’ - Green brace lifts Mount Pleasant past Molynes

Mount Pleasant captain Daniel Green scored twice to beat 10-man Molynes United 2-1 at Waterhouse Stadium, lifting the former champions to seventh in the Jamaica Premier League with 10 points from six matches. The win extends Mount Pleasant’s improved run after a poor start, while Molynes stayed 12th on six points.

By Livingston Scott

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Policing its own - Eleven years after ambush-marketing incident, ISSA still struggling to enforce self-imposed rules

Jamaica College and Excelsior High have been sanctioned by ISSA for fielding ineligible players, renewing scrutiny of the Amateurism Rule and how Jamaican schoolboy football is regulated. The cases, tied to professional contracts and transfer-status breaches, show ongoing compliance problems that can cost teams titles, points and future eligibility, while affecting students’ scholarship prospects.

By Audley Boyd

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Waterhouse edge Cavalier to take over JPL lead

Waterhouse FC moved to the top of the Jamaica Premier League with a 2-1 win over Cavalier FC at Drewsland, going to 18 points and remaining unbeaten. Mt Pleasant FA also beat Molynes United 2-1 in the opener, with Daniel Green scoring twice as they climbed to seventh place.

By Carlysia Ramdeen

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Molynes United sack coach Thomas

Molynes United have reportedly sacked Jermaine Thomas after Monday’s 2-1 loss to Mount Pleasant left the club 12th in the league with six points from eight games. The decision follows a poor start to the season and growing concern over relegation, despite Thomas’ previous work stabilising the team and his strong coaching record in schoolboy football.

By Carlysia Ramdeen

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Trend Alert: Fringe

Fringe is emerging as a wedding design trend for 2027, adding texture, movement and vintage charm to everything from lampshades and bar fronts to menus and invitations. Designers say it works best as a focused detail, with outdoor weddings needing secure installations and careful placement around guests, food and flames.

By Carlysia Ramdeen

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Ruddock claims he was pressured to make murder confession

Andre Ruddock, the man on trial for Taneka Gardner’s murder, told Kingston’s Home Circuit Court that a police constable assaulted and threatened him with a gun to force him to confess and take the blame for the killing on behalf of church leader Kevin Smith. He denied making a voluntary confession and said he saw Smith slash Gardner’s throat at the Pathways church in Montego Bay. The testimony is central to the high-profile case over the deadly 2021 church shooting.

By Tanesha Mundle

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Diaspora leaders say US mid-terms carry high stakes for democracy, Caribbean

Jamaican-American leaders say today’s US midterm elections could shape American democracy and have major effects on Jamaica and the wider Caribbean, especially on immigration, trade, aid, security and remittances. Several candidates of Jamaican heritage are on the ballot, including Yvette Clarke, Wes Moore and Byron Daniels, while community leaders are urging strong voter turnout.

By Lester Hinds

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Lindsay aims at 15th gold in 11 years

Jamaica’s Akino Lindsay, the ISKA AMA’s most decorated fighter, is heading to the World Championships in Madrid, where five Jamaicans are targeting double gold. He is urging more inner-city boys, including those from Waterhouse, Tivoli Gardens and Denham Town, to get access to sport as a path away from crime and toward opportunity.

By Ainsley Walters

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

LASCO backs Soccer Saints Football Club

LASCO Financial Services Limited donated medical supplies to St Catherine corner league team Soccer Saints Football Club to help treat minor injuries during training and matches. The support strengthens grassroots football in the parish and gives the club better resources to care for players, especially when medical staff are unavailable.

By Jamaica Gleaner

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

England Lions demolish West Indies ‘A’ to take first T20

Naavya Sharma took 4 for 19 and captain Thomas Rew smashed an unbeaten 50 off 24 balls as England Lions beat West Indies ‘A’ by eight wickets in the first T20 in Antigua. West Indies were bowled out for 98, and England chased it in 10.1 overs to go 1-0 up in the three-match series.

By Jamaica Gleaner

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Sir Viv named King’s Sustainability Ambassador

Sir Vivian Richards has been named a global ambassador for King Charles III’s Sustainable Markets Initiative during Antigua and Barbuda’s 45th independence celebrations. Richards said he was honoured to help raise the profile of his country, as the King and Queen visited Antigua ahead of CHOGM, where reparations and Britain’s slavery legacy are also in focus.

By Jamaica Gleaner

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

‘We are hunting for points’

Daniel Green scored twice to lift Mount Pleasant to a 2-1 win over 10-man Molynes United at Waterhouse Stadium, extending the former champions’ revival in the Jamaica Premier League. The result moved Mount Pleasant up to seventh on 10 points from six matches, while Molynes stayed 12th on six points.

By Livingston Scott

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Crash footage obtained as police probe deadly Ocho Rios crash

Police in St Ann are reviewing video footage and questioning two Mercedes-Benz drivers after a three-vehicle crash in Ocho Rios killed four teenagers on Saturday. Investigators have not yet decided on charges as they try to determine fault in the 2:30 a.m. collision on Bull Point main road near Fisherman’s Beach.

By Jamaica Gleaner

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

ISSA rulings over the years

ISSA has handed out a series of penalties to Manning Cup and Walker Cup schools for fielding ineligible players, including Hydel High, Jamaica College, Excelsior High, Camperdown High and Tivoli Gardens High. The rulings, which include point deductions, 3-0 forfeits, disqualifications and probation, show how strictly ISSA is enforcing transfer and suspension rules across school football.

By Jamaica Gleaner

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Policing its own

Jamaica College has been disqualified from the Walker Cup, banned from next year’s competition and stripped of Manning Cup points after player Jamone Lyle was ruled ineligible, while Excelsior High was also sanctioned for fielding an ineligible player in two matches. The cases have renewed scrutiny of ISSA’s Amateurism Rule, which was created after Michael O’Hara’s 2015 Champs sponsorship incident to protect eligibility and scholarship prospects.

By Audley Boyd

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Gov’t efficiency key to development, Holness tells Commonwealth leaders

At CHOGM in Antigua and Barbuda, Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness urged Commonwealth governments to treat efficiency as a key development resource, saying faster delivery of public services matters as much as funding. Leaders also called for more investment, youth and women’s inclusion, and practical partnerships on trade, climate resilience and emerging technology.

By Carlysia Ramdeen

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Kevin Smith threatened to crash car and kill us all, Ruddock tells court

Murder accused Andre Ruddock told the Home Circuit Court that late pastor Kevin Smith tried to force him to take blame for Taneka Gardner’s 2021 killing, and threatened to crash the police vehicle if he spoke. Ruddock said he was moved between police cars during the trip to Kingston, while Smith later died in a separate crash that also killed Constable Orlando Irons.

By Carlysia Ramdeen

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Mammogram woes worsen in western Jamaica

The National Health Fund is developing a mobile mammography service to bring breast cancer screening across Jamaica, as western parishes face a severe shortage of machines. In St James, Cornwall Regional Hospital is the only public facility with a working unit, leaving many women to travel to Kingston or wait months for appointments.

By Carlysia Ramdeen

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Hit job foiled

Police in Knockpatrick, Manchester, fatally shot a man Monday after intercepting a Toyota Voxy they said was linked to a planned contract killing. Officers said he opened fire first, and they recovered a revolver and ammunition; the man was also a person of interest in a February double murder.

By Carlysia Ramdeen

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

RACE DAY REVIEW FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2026

Mohanlal won the Caymanas Park Announcers Trophy, closing late to beat I Dream Again and Formalist in the final race, while several track announcers made presentations and Howard Abrahams was absent through illness. The card also featured wins for Sir Ganga Jamuna, Pop Rocket, Princess Kris and God’s Plan, with Tevin Foster and Raddesh Roman each riding doubles.

By Carlysia Ramdeen

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Benvenuto Cellini wins Breeders’ Cup Turf

Benvenuto Cellini won the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Turf at Keeneland, giving Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien a record 24th Breeders’ Cup victory and putting him ahead of Bob Baffert atop the all-time trainers’ list. Jockey Ryan Moore guided the Irish Derby winner to a strong finish over Map of Stars, with O’Brien also landing his third win of the week.

By Carlysia Ramdeen

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Sun Goddess wins at Breeders’ Cup, O’Brien leads Baffert

Aidan O’Brien moved ahead of Bob Baffert with his 23rd Breeders’ Cup win as Sun Goddess and Haffner won juvenile turf races at Keeneland on Friday. Baffert quickly drew level again when Hughes won the US$2-million Juvenile, while Emphatic also captured the Juvenile Fillies, boosting Irish and British connections early in the meeting.

By Carlysia Ramdeen

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Sovereignty wins Breeders’ Cup Classic

Sovereignty won the $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland, giving trainer Bill Mott and jockey Junior Alvarado a major victory after the horse missed last year’s race and overcame early-season setbacks. The 2025 Kentucky Derby winner beat The Puma and Knightsbridge, while Japan’s Forever Young faded to fifth, missing a rare back-to-back Classic win.

By Carlysia Ramdeen

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

West Indies ‘A’ fall to England Lions in opening T20

Naavya Sharma took 4-19 and Scott Currie 3-11 as West Indies ‘A’ were bowled out for 98 in 19.4 overs in the opening T20 against England Lions at Antigua’s Conaree Sports Club. Thomas Rew then smashed an unbeaten 50 off 24 balls to power England to an eight-wicket win and a 1-0 series lead.

By Carlysia Ramdeen

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Carrick shrugs off Man Utd sacking talk ahead of Roma match

Michael Carrick said he is not thinking about being sacked as Manchester United prepare for Tuesday’s Champions League match against Roma, despite a nine-game winless run and a 0-2 defeat at Chelsea. United are struggling near the Premier League relegation zone and 20th in the Champions League table, but Kobbie Mainoo said one win could change their season.

By Carlysia Ramdeen

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

‘Purely financial’

Jamaica Cricket Association president Dr Donovan Bennett says the island wants to host matches from India’s and England’s 2027-28 tours mainly to boost revenue, with tourism gains also in view. Cricket West Indies is finalising venues, and Jamaica faces competition from other Caribbean territories for the lucrative games.

By Carlysia Ramdeen

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

LASCO Financial Services throws support behind Soccer Saints

LASCO Financial Services has donated first aid supplies to St Catherine corner league team Soccer Saints Football Club to help treat minor injuries during training and matches. The support comes as the 10-year-old club, which has faced financial challenges, continues to compete in local leagues and build community through football.

By Carlysia Ramdeen

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

New Miss Jamaica World crowned

Matea Mahal Smith was crowned Miss Jamaica World 2026 at Jamaica College’s Karl Hendrickson Auditorium, winning from a field of 23 contestants. The 24-year-old Kingston resident says she will use the title to grow her Love Always, Matea initiative for children with disabilities, while Daniella Bullock and Celine Walters were named first and second runner-up.

By Carlysia Ramdeen

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Pops YG charged with having sex with person under 16

Entertainer and social media blogger Pops YG, whose real name is Ansel Fairclough, has been charged with having sex with a person under 16 after a court ordered police to either charge him or release him by 6:00 pm Monday. His lawyer said the charge followed a habeas corpus application, arguing he had been held beyond the 120-hour limit under Jamaica’s Bail Act.

By Jamaica Gleaner

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Schoolboy fatally stabbed in Manchester

A 17-year-old Knox Community College student is in police custody after a reported stabbing near Holmwood Technical High in Manchester left a 15-year-old schoolmate dead during a football match dispute. Police say the younger boy was taken to hospital and died, while the principal condemned the incident and extended condolences to the school community.

By Carlysia Ramdeen

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

48-hour curfew extended in St Andrew South

The 48-hour curfew in St Andrew South, Kingston, has been extended to 6:00 pm Wednesday, November 4. It covers the area bounded by Happy Grove, Chisholm Avenue/Maxfield Avenue, East Avenue, Marcus Garvey Drive, Duhaney River and Kingston Harbour, with residents required to stay indoors unless authorised.

By Carlysia Ramdeen

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Digital address pilot registers 4,700 properties in Christiana, says Marks

Jamaica has moved closer to a national digital addressing system after a pilot in Christiana, Manchester assigned digital addresses to 4,700 homes, businesses, farms and lots. Officials say the system will make properties easier to locate and verify, improving access to government services, emergency response, e-commerce and support for rural communities.

By Carlysia Ramdeen

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

PM Holness urges reform of development financing for small island states

Prime Minister Andrew Holness urged reforms to international development financing so small island states like Jamaica are not penalized for their vulnerability to natural disasters. Speaking at CHOGM in Antigua and Barbuda, he said fiscally disciplined countries should get better access to financing that supports growth, resilience and recovery.

By Jamaica Gleaner

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Fi Wi Land: Protecting Jamaica’s coral reefs, one spawn at a time

Jamaica’s coral reefs are under threat from climate change, pollution and everyday human activity, according to a new Fi Wi Land episode featuring NEPA ecosystems coordinator Chanel Raynor. The programme explores reef restoration, coral spawning and why protecting these reefs matters for fish stocks, livelihoods and coastal defence.

By Carlysia Ramdeen

Retrieved Nov 2, 2026

77 trained as fire-safety wardens in St James

Seventy-seven residents from communities across St James have been trained as community fire-safety wardens to help spot hazards and respond before Jamaica Fire Brigade crews arrive. The programme is part of efforts to cut fires and improve preparedness, especially since some communities can take 45 minutes to an hour for firefighters to reach.

By Carlysia Ramdeen

Retrieved Nov 2, 2026