KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health and Wellness has reassured the public that Jamaica remains free of Ebola cases, while confirming that eight travellers have been placed under mandatory self-quarantine in line with established public health protocols. The ministry said the individuals were identified through enhanced surveillance measures at the country's ports of entry after travelling from, or transiting through, Ebola-affected countries within the past 21 days. According to the...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Great Wall Motor (GWM) will officially open its first dedicated showroom in Jamaica on Wednesday, June 3, on South Camp Road. The private launch event will be attended by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Senator Aubyn Hill, who is expected to address guests, along with Hankin Zhao, GWM’s Caribbean and Venezuela country manager, and senior representatives of Stewart’s Automotive Group. In a statement, the company said...

ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Humble Lion Football Club (FC) and Tru-Juice Football Club will meet in the final of the Jamaica Football Championships on Sunday at Ferdie Neita Park, starting at 3:30 pm. With promotion already secured, Sunday's final will be played for the championship title and bragging rights after both teams advanced on penalties in their semi-final ties. Humble Lion secured an immediate return to the JPL after defeating Sakka...

Brandon Falconer of Mount St Mary's University and Jemar Ferguson of the University of Louisiana made history last weekend by becoming the first Jamaican men to qualify for the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the javelin throw. Both athletes secured their places at the NCAA East Regional Championships hosted by the University of Kentucky. Falconer, a former student of St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS), finished...

BELMOPAN, Belize (CMC) — The Government of Belize is urging individuals who have recently travelled from Ebola-affected regions, particularly in East and Central Africa, to provide accurate information about their travel history. Although there are currently no cases of the deadly virus in Belize, the Ministry of Health and Wellness said it has heightened public health surveillance measures and is advising travellers entering the country through any port of entry...

Kelly Ann Beckford ran a massive personal best 1:58.66 on Saturday to win the women’s 800m pro race on the second day of the Under Armour Track and Field Nationals at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Beckford shattered her previous best of 2:00.17, which she set in August last year while claiming bronze at the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) Championships in The Bahamas. Beckford, who qualified...

Dejanae Oakley of the University of Georgia ran a facility record 49.48 seconds to lead qualifying for the NCAA National Championships in the women’s 400m at the NCAA East Regionals at the University of Kentucky on Saturday. Oakley, the world leader in the event with 48.92 seconds that she ran while winning at the Southeastern Conference championships two weeks ago, beat the 50.30 seconds facility record set two years ago...

KINGSTON, Jamaica – World Champion Oblique Seville opened his 100m season with a smooth 9.96 seconds (0.2m/s) to win the men’s 100m at Saturday’s third JAAA/Puma meet at the National Stadium. Running in the 21st heat, Seville ran away from the field in his section, finishing ahead of Sandrey Davison (10.22 seconds) and Adrian Kerr (10.28 seconds). Bouwahjgie Nkrumie, who won the penultimate section with a season’s best 10.13 seconds...

SAGICOR Group Jamaica is sustaining a workplace where team members feel supported, valued and empowered to thrive. Through a series of initiatives focused on mental, physical and emotional well-being, this Mental Health Awareness Month, the group continued to reinforce a culture rooted in care, connection and balance. Under the theme ‘More Good Days Together’, this year’s activities built on Sagicor’s ongoing commitment to workplace wellness, reflecting an approach that goes...

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