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Nelson and Jok after exchanging vows on Saturday.
Netball

Sunshine Girl Shimona Nelson ties the knot with Australian basketball player Buay Jok in a weekend celebration

November 27, 2023
In a union that transcends borders and court dimensions, Jamaica's Sunshine Girl Shimona Nelson and Australian basketball player Buay Jok exchanged vows in a heartwarming ceremony over the weekend. The…
(from left) Shamera Sterling, Jodi-Ann Ward and Latanya Wilson.
Netball

Sunshine Girl Sterling named Suncorp Super Netball Player of the Year; compatriots Wilson, Ward listed in Team of the Year

November 25, 2023
Sunshine Girls defender Shamera Sterling continued the legacy of Jamaicans being named Suncorp Super Netball Player of the year, as she copped this year’s top honours and again etched her…
Naggo Head score big win in INSPORTS primary-school netball
Netball

Naggo Head score big win in INSPORTS primary-school netball

November 22, 2023
Naggo Head Primary registered the biggest win as the Institute of Sports’ All-Island Primary Schools netball competition got going beating Southborough Primary 25-0.
Jamaica defeat Malawi to finish fifth at Fast5 World Series Netball as Australia claim second title in a row
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Jamaica defeat Malawi to finish fifth at Fast5 World Series Netball as Australia claim second title in a row

November 12, 2023
Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls lost two of three matches on Saturday to finish fifth of the six teams in the 2023 Fast5 World Series Netball that was won by Australia who…
Murdock optimistic about medal chances as Sunshine Girls brace for tough second day at Fast5 World Series
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Murdock optimistic about medal chances as Sunshine Girls brace for tough second day at Fast5 World Series

November 11, 2023
After a fairly decent showing on day one action, Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls will be hoping to return to winning ways on the second and decisive day of the Fast5 Netball…
Gezelle Allison.
Netball

Allison's classy long-range shooting lifts Sunshine Girls over Aussie Diamonds in opening Fast5 contest

November 10, 2023
Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls, through a superb display of long-range shooting by Gezelle Allison, rallied to defeat defending champions Australia 38-36 in their opening contest at the Fast5 World Netball Series…
Crystal Plummer.
Netball

Plummer eager to display best netball with Sunshine Girls at Fast5 World Series

November 10, 2023
Crystal Plummer had a stellar maiden Vitality Netball World Cup appearance earlier this year, as her performances in South Africa assisted Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls to end a 16-year medal drought…
Amanda Pinkney.
Netball

Focused Pinkney ready to leave it all on court in Sunshine Girls Fast5 medal hunt

November 09, 2023
With the high of last year’s Fast5 Netball Series debut still fresh in her mind, Amanda Pinkney is cautiously optimistic about the prospects of not only improving her performances, but…
(from left) Jhaniele Fowler, Shamera Sterling and Samantha Wallace
Netball

Caribbean players remain on edge as Super Netball League pay dispute yet to be settled

October 21, 2023
Netballers from the Caribbean continue to face uncertainty over their immediate future, as the pay dispute in the Super Netball League shows no signs of a quick resolution. Jamaica’s Jhaniele…
Without their best players Jamaica's Sunshine Girls gearing up for 'tough' Fast 5 World Series
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Without their best players Jamaica's Sunshine Girls gearing up for 'tough' Fast 5 World Series

October 18, 2023
Nicole Aiken-Pinnock, head coach of Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls concedes that without some the team’s best players, campaigning in next month’s Fast5 World Series Netball Tournament in New Zealand next month…
Australian cricketers go into bat for netballers with ‘fighting fund’
Netball

Australian cricketers go into bat for netballers with ‘fighting fund’

October 17, 2023
Australia’s cricketers have thrown their weight behind the country’s netballers, creating a “fighting fund” to help them through a pay dispute with their governing body. Australia’s Diamonds captured the Netball…
Former England U21 player Rhea Dixon included in Sunshine Girls Fast5 World Series squad; Aiken-George named captain
Netball

Former England U21 player Rhea Dixon included in Sunshine Girls Fast5 World Series squad; Aiken-George named captain

October 15, 2023
England-born player Rhea Dixon is one of two newcomers selected in Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls squad for the 2023 Fast5 Netball World Series set for Christchurch, New Zealand from November 11-12,…
(From left) Jhaniele Fowler, Shamera Sterling and Samantha Wallace.
Netball

Caribbean players in wait-and-see mode as Netball Australia and Players' Association in pay dispute

October 11, 2023
A number of Caribbean players are now left in wait-and-see mode, as they could be affected by an ongoing pay dispute in the Australian Super Netball League. Players such as…
World Netball president receives damehood at Windsor Castle
Netball

World Netball president receives damehood at Windsor Castle

October 11, 2023
The president of World Netball has said the relaunch of the Netball Super League in the UK from 2025 is “the right step”, after receiving a damehood at Windsor Castle.…
Karen Joseph
Netball

Antigua & Barbuda Netball Association President Karen Joseph pleased with progress ahead of International Netball series

September 26, 2023
Antigua and Barbuda Netball Association (ABNA) President Karen Joseph believes the home team is on the improve as they prepare to stage the ECCB Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)…
England netball star Chelsea Pitman announces international retirement
Netball

England netball star Chelsea Pitman announces international retirement

September 18, 2023
Chelsea Pitman, who helped England reach their first ever final at the Netball World Cup last month, has announced her immediate international retirement. England settled for a silver medal after…
Adean Thomas: A beacon of friendship and support for Latanya Wilson in times of adversity
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Adean Thomas: A beacon of friendship and support for Latanya Wilson in times of adversity

September 13, 2023
In times of adversity, true friendship shines brightest, and the bond between Jamaican netball player Adean Thomas and her teammate Latanya Wilson is a testament to the strength of their…
From r-l: Netball Jamaica President Tricia Robinson, Sandrina Davis, CEO of the Grace and Staff Community Foundation, Latanya Wilson and her sisters and mother, Minister of Sport Olivia Grange and Daniel Jarrett of GraceKennedy as the foundation handed over a cheque of $250,000 to the netball player and her family at Jamaica's Ministry of Culture, Gender, Sports and Entertainment in Kingston on Wednesday.
Netball

Latanya Wilson expresses gratitude for continued support from Grace and Staff Community Foundation

September 08, 2023
Latanya Wilson, the Jamaican netball star who recently received a new home from the Government of Jamaica following the tragic loss of her family's home to arsonists on August 17,…
Latanya Wilson receiving keys to her new home from Minister Olivia Grange as members of her family, members of the sports ministry and representatives of the National Housing Trust and West Indies Home Contractors share in the emotional moment.
Netball

Jamaican netball star Latanya Wilson receives new home following tragic fire

September 06, 2023
Jamaican netball sensation Latanya Wilson, who represents her nation on the international stage and plays for the 2023 Suncorp Super Netball League champions, the Adelaide Thunderbirds, has been given a…
Minister Olivia Grange with members of Jamaica's Sunshine Girls
Netball

Jamaica to reward Netball World Cup bronze-medal winning Sunshine Girls

September 06, 2023
The Honourable Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, has unveiled a significant token of appreciation for the remarkable achievements of Jamaica's Sunshine Girls netball team at the…
Jamaica's netballers with JOA President Christopher Samuda, Netball Jamaica President Tricia Robinson and Head Coach Connie Francis along with representatives of Mayberry Investments at the JOA headquarters in Kingston on Monday.
Netball

JOA rewards Netball World Cup heroes with JMD$1 million each; coach to get $2 million

August 28, 2023
In a historic and heartwarming gesture, the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) announced today, Monday, August 28, that they will be rewarding the stellar achievements of Jamaica's netball players with JMD$1…
Sunshine Girl defender Latanya Wilson
Netball

Sunshine Girls defender Wilson loses home to fire; Grange, Netball Jamaica leading charge to assist

August 24, 2023
Minister of sports Olivia Grange and Netball Jamaica are leading the charge to assist Sunshine Girls defender Latanya Wilson and her family to get back on their feet, following the…
Bronze medal at Netball World Cup bodes well for future of the sport - JOA
Netball World Cup

Bronze medal at Netball World Cup bodes well for future of the sport - JOA

August 07, 2023
The Jamaica Olympic Association has lavished praise on the country’s netball team that won the bronze medal at the just-concluded Netball World Cup in South Africa. After losing their semi-final…
Jade Clarke says England ‘broke the glass ceiling’ despite World Cup final loss
Netball World Cup

Jade Clarke says England ‘broke the glass ceiling’ despite World Cup final loss

August 07, 2023
England stalwart Jade Clarke believes they have broken the glass ceiling with their record-breaking Netball World Cup showing. The Roses lost out 61-45 to Australia in Cape Town on Sunday…
Australia takes World Netball crown after 61-45 victory over England
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Australia takes World Netball crown after 61-45 victory over England

August 06, 2023
England head coach Jess Thirlby admitted it would take some time to get over defeat by Australia in the Netball World Cup final, but believes her squad can be proud…
Jamaica's Sunshine Girls defeat New Zealand 52-45 to win World Cup bronze medal
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Jamaica's Sunshine Girls defeat New Zealand 52-45 to win World Cup bronze medal

August 06, 2023
Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls gifted their country a bronze on Independence Day on Sunday when they defeated New Zealand 52-45 in the play-off for third place at the Netball World Cup…
Australia's Steph Wood shoots during their semi-final game against Jamaica in Cape Town, South Africa on Saturday.
Netball World Cup

Heartbreak: Sunshine Girls World Cup dreams shattered by Australia; face New Zealand in third-place game

August 05, 2023
While they remain on course to achieve their objective of breaking a 16-year Netball World Cup medal drought, Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls hopes of making it a gold or silver, were…
England beat holders New Zealand to reach World Cup final for first time
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England beat holders New Zealand to reach World Cup final for first time

August 05, 2023
England have reached the World Cup final for the first time by beating reigning champions New Zealand 46-40 in Cape Town. The Roses stayed on course to become the only…
Jamaica's Sunshine Girls.
Netball World Cup

All or nothing: Sunshine Girls hunt crucial victory over Australia to continue Gold medal hunt

August 04, 2023
For all the talk about not only breaking a 16-year medal drought but also improving on the quality of their three bronze medals won in the Netball World Cup history,…
Jamaica's Sunshine Girls and New Zealand's Silver Ferns in battle.
Netball World Cup

High-riding Sunshine Girls secure first ever World Cup win over New Zealand, book semi-final date with Australia

August 03, 2023
If ever Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls required a performance to add impetus to their charge of securing an historic Vitality Netball World Cup gold medal, it came in their historic 59-48…
England fight back to finally claim Netball World Cup win over Australia
Netball World Cup

England fight back to finally claim Netball World Cup win over Australia

August 03, 2023
England erased an eight-point deficit to claim their first Netball World Cup win over Australia at the 14th attempt and secure top spot in Group A in Cape Town. Jess…
Jamaica's Sunshine Girls in action against Trinidad and Tobago's Calypso Girls at the Vitality Netball World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa on Wednesday.
Netball World Cup

Sunshine Girls warm-up for New Zealand clash with 89-26 win over T&T's Calypso Girls

August 02, 2023
Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls confirmed their spot in the semi-finals of the Vitality Netball World following another impressive performance in bettering Caribbean rivals Trinidad and Tobago 89-26 in their second Pool…
Sunshine Girls Head coach Connie Francis.
Netball World Cup

Eyes on the prize: Sunshine Girls coach Francis anticipates solid showing against T&T heading into business end of W'Cup

August 01, 2023
After a day of much-needed rest and recovery, Sunshine Girls Head coach Connie Francis is anticipating another solid performance from her team at the Vitality Netball World Cup, when they…
Barbados Gems defeat Singapore while T&T’s Calypso Girls handed heavy defeat by South Africa
Netball World Cup

Barbados Gems defeat Singapore while T&T’s Calypso Girls handed heavy defeat by South Africa

August 01, 2023
Barbados Gems secured a 55-50 win over Singapore while Trinidad and Tobago’s Calypso Girls were handed a 28-69 defeat by hosts, South Africa, as action continued in the 2023 Netball…
Jhaniele Fowler (right) attempting a shot while Uganda's Christine Nakitto defends.
Netball World Cup

Sunshine Girls open stage two of preliminaries with 61-49 win over Uganda

July 31, 2023
Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls moved one step closer to booking a spot in the last four of the 2023 Netball World Cup in South Africa after a 61-49 win over Uganda…
T&T's Calypso Girls, B'dos Gems suffer heavy losses to Uganda, Malawi, respectively, in World Cup action
Netball World Cup

T&T's Calypso Girls, B'dos Gems suffer heavy losses to Uganda, Malawi, respectively, in World Cup action

July 30, 2023
Trinidad and Tobago suffered a discouraging loss 34-74 to Uganda on Sunday at the Netball World Cup 2023 in Cape Town. Despite a valiant effort from Afeisha Noel, who scored…
Sunshine Girls dominate South Africa 67-49 for third consecutive victory, top Pool C
Netball World Cup

Sunshine Girls dominate South Africa 67-49 for third consecutive victory, top Pool C

July 30, 2023
 Jamaica's Sunshine Girls continued their triumphant run at the 2023 Netball World Cup, securing their third consecutive win and handing South Africa's Proteas their first defeat in a thrilling showdown…
Barbados Gems in action against Scotland.
Netball World Cup

T&T's Calypso Girls bounce back with victory over Singapore, Bajan Gems lose again at Netball World Cup

July 29, 2023
After being humbled by reigning champions New Zealand in their opening Vitality Netball World Cup contest, Trinidad and Tobago’s Calypso Girls bounced back in style, as they bettered Singapore 49-36,…
Shamera Sterling was named player of the game.
Netball World Cup

Sunshine Girls register second win on the trot with 75-40 blowout of Wales

July 29, 2023
Jamaica's Sunshine Girls produced another strong showing to make it two-from-two at the Vitality Netball World Cup when they defeated Wales 75-40 in another lopsided affair in Cape Town, South…
Barbados Gems in action against England.
Netball World Cup

T&T's Calypso Girls, Bajan Gems to play catch up after opening defeats at Netball World Cup

July 28, 2023
Trinidad and Tobago’s Calypso Girls and Barbados Gems were both brave in defeat despite being outclassed by reigning champions New Zealand and England in their respective opening games at the…
Jamaica's Sunshine Girls share a photo opportunity prior to their opening game at the Vitality Netball World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa on Friday.
Netball World Cup

Sunshine Girls open with dominant 105-25 win over Sri Lanka at Netball World Cup

July 28, 2023
Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls expectedly opened their Vitality Netball World Cup campaign with a bang, as they hammered Sri Lanka 105-25 in Cape Town, South Africa on Friday. The number four-ranked…
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