Asafa Powell tells panel he `forgot` supplement names

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 00:33

Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell, who tested positive for a banned substance last year, told a disciplinary panel on Tuesday he did not list the supplements he was taking because he could not remember their names.

Taylor remains optimistic about Windies recall

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 14:24

Former West Indies fast bowler Jerome Taylor says he is still passionate about the game as he makes a claim for a recall to the Jamaica national side after more than two years.

Jamaica sports minister says WADA visit `constructive`

Last Updated: Thursday, October 31, 2013, 14:46

Jamaica’s Sports Minister Natalie Neita-Headley has described a visit by inspectors representing the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) as "constructive".

WADA due in Jamaica next week for doping audit

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 13:11

A World Anti-Doping Agency team is slated to visit Jamaica on Monday amid reports the country`s athletes could face an Olympic ban over the handling of recent drug scandals.

Jamaica`s Veronica Campbell-Brown escapes ban for positive dope test

Last Updated: Thursday, October 3, 2013, 09:16

Jamaica`s twice 200 metres Olympic champion Veronica Campbell-Brown has escaped with a public warning by the Jamaica Athletics Administration Association for her use of a banned substance.

Powell, Simpson have doping hearing set for January

Last Updated: Saturday, September 28, 2013, 09:51

Former world 100 metres record holder Asafa Powell and Olympic 4x100 relay silver medallist Sherone Simpson will appear before a disciplinary panel of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission in January.

Windies keeper aiming for consistency on India tour

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 15:19

Jamaican wicketkeeper batsman Chadwick Walton says he is aiming to achieve consistency in India in an effort to regain his place in the West Indies senior team.

Chris Gayle guides Jamaica to inaugural CPL title

Last Updated: Sunday, August 25, 2013, 13:18

Another exhibition of power hitting by captain Chris Gayle and the consistent Andre Russell guided Jamaica Tallawahs to a commanding seven-wicket win over the Guyana Amazon Warriors.

WADA threatens to expel Jamaica on doping issue

Last Updated: Friday, August 23, 2013, 13:35

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has threatened to expel Jamaica from the next Olympics and other major competitions if it refuses to address shortcomings highlighted by a senior ex-employee.

WADA warns Jamaica to address doping failings

Last Updated: Thursday, August 22, 2013, 14:14

Jamaica has reportedly been warned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) that it risked expulsion from major competitions if it failed to address failings pointed out by a former senior employee.

Bolt remains beacon of hope: Sports medicine expert

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 14:20

Six-time Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt remains a beacon of hope in a sport rocked by elite athletes testing positive for banned substances, a leading sports medicine specialist in Jamaica has said

Jamaica ponders anti-doping laboratory

Last Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2013, 16:03

The Jamaican government says it has not ruled out the possibility of establishing an internationally accredited anti-doping laboratory in the country.