Latest News
05 Feb, 2026
0
Huge turnout at nine night for Sly Dunbar
Everybody loves Sly. That was the clear message from the hundreds who turned out to the nine night at the Ranny Williams Centre on Tuesday to celebrate the life of one half of legendary Jamaican duo,…
05 Feb, 2026
0
Time for a change Jamaica
THE EDITOR, Madam: The current state of governance in Jamaica has raised questions about the distribution of power and economic opportunities. While the government is supposed to serve the people, it…
05 Feb, 2026
0
Letter of the Day | Jamaica cannot sing its way to power
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica observes Black History Month and Reggae Month, we rightly celebrate a legacy of resistance, creativity, and cultural achievement that has amplified the nation’s global…
05 Feb, 2026
0
The importance of play in education
THE EDITOR Madam: As Jamaica observes National Play Day, it underscores a crucial yet often underestimated fact: play is integral to effective learning, especially at the early-childhood and primary…
05 Feb, 2026
0
RIU hosts 125 North American travel agents as Ja rebuilds after Melissa
WESTERN BUREAU: RIU Montego Bay hosted its largest group of international travel agents for the year last Saturday, as Jamaica’s tourism sector continues its recovery push in the aftermath of the…
05 Feb, 2026
0
Something Extra |Thursday
Embracing the call to ‘Elevate’, women from across the business, faith, and wellness sectors gathered at The Jamaica Pegasus last Saturday for the fifth staging of the Woman Ignite Success Summit…
05 Feb, 2026
0
The disaster that erased Savanna‑la‑Mar
On October 28 last year, Black River, the capital of St Elizabeth, was almost entirely destroyed by Hurricane Melissa. The scale of the devastation left much of Jamaica stunned. For some residents,…
05 Feb, 2026
0
St James’ custos says reason some JPs being decommished is ‘embarrassing’
WESTERN BUREAU: Bishop Conrad Pitkin, custos of S James, is warning justices of the peace (JPs) in that parish that he will personally seek to have them decommissioned if he finds out they have…
05 Feb, 2026
0
Fair Prospect High sees improvement in English passes
Fair Prospect High School in Portland has recorded a marked improvement in English A outcomes, with its pass rate rising by 33 percentage points in the 2025 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate…