Over 60 Jamaican school kids hospitalized after eating cannabis rainbow candy
The packet of "full throttle rainbow sour belts" each containing 100 milligrams of THC is considered a strong dose for experienced adults.
Wed Oct 04 2023
Bob Marley's life story told in new musical in London's West End
The songs and the life story of late Jamaican reggae star are coming to London's West End in a new musical celebrating his legacy.
Sat Oct 16 2021
Jamaican sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah wins women's 200m gold at Tokyo Olympics
Jamaican sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah won the women's 200 metres gold at Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday with a time of 21.53 seconds.
Tue Aug 03 2021
Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah breaks Olympic record in women's 100 meters to win gold
Jamaican athlete Elaine Thompson-Herah won gold in the women's 100 meters final at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, breaking an Olympic record in 10.61 seconds on Saturday.
Sat Jul 31 2021
Kamala Harris: First US woman vice president-elect
Harris also makes history as the first Black person and the first person of Asian descent who will serve as number two in the US.
Sat Nov 07 2020
Gatlin stuns Bolt to win 100m world title
Coleman, who has run over 40 races this year but turned professional only a few weeks ago, took silver in 9.94.
Sun Aug 06 2017
Jamaican is new oldest known living person on Earth
Jamaican Violet Brown is the new oldest living person in the world.
Mon Apr 17 2017
I have no reason to stay in athletics, says Bolt
Bolt will hang up his spikes following the world championships in London in August, bringing the curtain down on a career that has delivered eight Olympic gold medals.
Wed Feb 15 2017
Usain Bolt rules out 2018 Commonwealth Games swan song
Jamaican sprint great Usain Bolt has no plans to extend his career beyond this year's world championships in London and has ruled out a return to Australia for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Fri Feb 03 2017
Rio 2016: 'Lightning' strikes thrice as Usain Bolt completes 100m hat-trick
The 29-year-old Jamaican legend, competing in his final Olympics, powered over the line in 9.81sec, vanquishing drug-tainted American rival Justin Gatlin and Andre De Grasse of Canada.
Mon Aug 15 2016
Usain Bolt withdraws from 100m final at Jamaican Olympic Trials
The 100m world record-holder won his semi-final heat in 10.04 despite a slow start then left the National Stadium well before what was to have been a showcase 100m final.
Sat Jul 02 2016
Usain summons up Bolt from blue to retain title
The 29-year-old Jamaican surged past the in-form American Justin Gatlin and crossed the line in 9.79 seconds, his fastest run of the year.
Sun Aug 23 2015
Olympics: Bolt targeting 200m world record and third golden triple
Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt insisted Friday his sights were set on an unprecedented "triple-triple" at next year's Rio Olympics, with a new world record in the 200m also a major goal.
Sat Apr 18 2015
Bolt, Williams in running for Laureus honours
Usain Bolt and Serena Williams among nominees for prestigious 2014 Laureus World Sports Awards.
Fri Feb 28 2014
Bolt, Fraser-Pryce are Athletes of the Year
Jamaican sprint duo Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce were named as the IAAF's male and female World Athletes of the Year for 2013.
Sun Nov 17 2013
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024