Day of change for Jamaica Football Federation
THE MUCH-anticipated changing of the guard within the ranks of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), which will herald the return of Captain Horace Burrell to the federation's presidency, is set to take place today at a Special Voting Congress at Beaches Negril, starting at 9.30 a.m.
Gayle, Ganga call for extended Cup format
JAMAICA CAPTAIN Chris Gayle and his Trinidadian counterpart, Daren Ganga, have called for an extended KFC Cup competition.
Jamaica take to the waves in Chile today
THE JAMAICA national surfing team will take to the waves in Chile today when the eighth Pan American Surfing Games begin in Iquique. The Jamaicans arrived in the South American country last week Wednesday but suffered the misfortune of being deprived of their surfboards.
Special Olympics Caribbean gets boost from Halloween party
THE EFFORTS of Starfish Trelawny, an all-inclusive family resort, and Friends Travel have raised US$4,500 for the Special Olympics Caribbean (SOC).Starfish Trelawny hosted its first Halloween weekend party with Friends Travel from October 26-28.
The disappointments of KFC 2007
THE KFC one-day cricket tournament is over and, once again, congratulations to Jamaica not only for winning the regional title for the first time since 1999, but for also doing so in style with a perfect record.
Football update
THE BEN Francis Knockout semi-final between Garvey Maceo and Dinthill Technical was postponed for a third time yesterday after lightning forced the abandonment of the encounter at Brancourt in Clarendon.
Sunshine Girls off to World Champs
CONFIDENT 12-member Jamaica Sunshine Girls netball squad departed the island yesterday for the World Netball Championships (WNC) which begin in Auckland, New Zealand on November 10. Hyacinth Smith, manager of the team, said she was certain the team would do well at the championships.
Walker, Simpson rule
TITLE-CHASING jockeys Omar Walker and Trevor Simpson distinguished themselves at Caymanas Park yesterday by dominating the 10-race programme with a combined seven winners.
Jamaica win CEA showjumping title
TRINIDAD AND Tobago, represented by Christina Rostant and Sandhya Mowl, won the final leg of the two-day Caribbean Equestrian Association (CEA) junior showjumping competition at the Kingston Polo Club, Caymanas Estates yesterday, but that could not prevent Jamaica from emerging overall champions.
Gone fishin' the hard way
IT'S ALMOST the anti-Port Antonio Marlin Tournament. While the neighbouring parish's premium fishing event trots out state-of-the-art equipment in a high-priced flotilla, the Magnum Tonic Wine Oracabessa Marlin Fishing Tournament in St. Mary takes a minimalist approach to the sport.
Sportsmax - Arsenal, Man U in stalemate
THE TABLE-topping clash between Arsenal and Manchester United took time to ignite but delivered a dramatic finale yesterday when home captain William Gallas scored in stoppage-time to secure a 2-2 draw.
Simone Edwards - Giving all she can for Jamaica
IN HER own small way, Simone Edwards is trying to make a big impact on the lives of many. The co-captain of Jamaica's senior women's basketball team appears to be driven by an unending desire to uplift people through the enhancement of opportunities, especially those in her real home community, August Town.
In Your Neighbourhood
Hellshire United and Westchester will clash today in a Portmore Netball Association (PNA) semi-final with the winner earning a final date with Ken's Wildflower.
Goule out to avenge only loss
MANCHESTER HIGH's Natoya Goule has promised 'fireworks' in order to avenge her first race defeat to Royalty Track Club's Tanice Barnett at this afternoon's Ministry of Health 5K race, the second in the Foska Oats/Jamdammer Grand Prix Road Race Series.
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