By Associated Press—   LONDON — Several athletes competing at the world championships have come down with a stomach bug, the event’s organizing committee said Monday. All of them have been staying at the same official hotel. “There have been a number of cases of gastroenteritis reported by team members residing within one of the official team hotels for the world championships,” the organizing committee said in a statement. “Those affected have been supported by both team and LOC medical … Read entire article »

Kevin Gates affiliate rapper Yung Mazi was shot and killed on Sunday night in Atlanta. Details about the gruesome killing of Yung Mazi are still coming in but so far we’ve learned that the shooting took place in the Kirkwood community of Atlanta. 11Alivereported that cops responded to a 911 call approximately 8:55 p.m. on Sunday. When cops arrived near the intersection of Oakview Road and Hosea L. Williams Drive they found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot … Read entire article »

BY MARK CUMMINGS Editor-at-Large— Reggae singer Dr James “Jimmy Cliff” Chambers (left) accepts the Keys to the City of Montego Bay from mayor of the city Councillor Homer Davis, during yesterday’s Independence Uniform Parade and Civic Ceremony at the historic Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay. (Photo: Philp Lemonte) — MONTEGO BAY, St James — Reggae singer Dr James “Jimmy Cliff” Chambers was yesterday presented with the Keys to the City of Montego Bay by Mayor Homer Davis, … Read entire article »

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Applause eventually drowned out the boos that greeted American Justin Gatlin when he received his gold medal for the 100 meters world title on Sunday at the London Stadium. Sebastian Coe, president of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), admitted earlier Sunday he was nervous at how the crowd would respond when the 35-year-old two-time dope cheat, who had taken the title denying crowd favorite and Jamaican superstar Usain Bolt a … Read entire article »

Jamaica’s Olympic sprint champion Elaine Thompson has suffered a shock defeat in the final of the women’s 100 meter at the IAAF World Athletics Championships in London. Thompson finished fifth in a time of 10.98 seconds. Her American rival, Torie Bowie won the gold medal with a time of 10.85 seconds, with Marie Josee Ta Lou winning the silver medal in 10.86 and Dafne Schippers of the Netherlands winning the bronze in 10.96. “In the first and second rounds … Read entire article »

By The Tropixs—   Lisa Hanna is once again making rounds online, this time after she uploaded a giant Ganja tree which sits firmly in her backyard. According to the Opposition Spokesperson on Youth and Culture, whom says she doesn’t drink or smoke, the marijuana plant is as a result of birds dropping the seeds in her yard. “When the birds drop KAYA in yuh yard…,” Hanna wrote. While using the hashtags, “#JamaicanGanjaTree #NoIDontSmokeOrDrinkTheTea #WhoWantI” … Read entire article »

BY BRIAN BONITTO Associate Editor —  Bunny Wailer— REGGAE singer Bunny Wailer and tenor saxophone player Ferdinand “Bobby Little Bra” Gaynair are among this year’s recipients of National Honors and Awards scheduled for King’s House in St Andrew in October. Wailer, will be conferred with the Order of Merit — Jamaica’s third highest honor, while Gaynair will receive the Order of Distinction — in the rank of Officer. The list appeared in yesterday’s edition of the Jamaica Observer newspaper. Musicologist Kingsley Goodison, … Read entire article »

Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness says he wants to see Usain Bolt take on the role of a youth ambassador. Holness says he also wants to see the three-time Olympic champion take on the role of a global ambassador for the sport. However, he says Bolt must be given time and space to make the best decisions for himself and his family. The Prime Minister says his administration is prepared to celebrate Bolt’s achievements, but will allow the … Read entire article »