Jamaica’s tourism sector, contributing 30% to the GDP and employing around 175,000 people, remains the island’s economic backbone, supporting various industries and communities. Despite Hurricane Melissa’s impact on western regions, key areas like Kingston were largely unaffected, allowing a...
The Rick O'Shea Book Club (ROSBC), Ireland's largest book club with 40,000 members across over 100 countries, has launched its annual Xmas Appeal. Since 2018, the appeal has raised over €250,000 to support Irish charities. This year, the chosen...
The Jockey Club has announced major enhancements to the Betfred Derby Festival for 2026, including a boost in prize money for the premier Classic to £2 million and doubling the Coronation Cup prize to £1 million, which will now...
The article discusses an outbreak of Equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), a highly contagious virus affecting domestic horses, particularly impacting their respiratory systems. This strain has recently posed significant challenges to the western equine sports industry. The virus spreads rapidly among...
Day two of the 2025 High Horse – Ulcer Armour+ Victorian dressage Festival featured an exciting Prix St Georges competition sponsored by the Victorian dressage Club. Jayden Brown and his chestnut horse Leopold took first place with an impressive...
William Hill ambassador Nick Luck offers his insights on the December Meeting at Cheltenham, highlighting several key runners. Iberico Lord is a somewhat risky pick in the opener but could perform well given a drop in class and favorable...
