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This combination of images show filmmaker Alex Gibney, left, and Elon Musk.
13 Oct, 2026 0

‘Musk’ has already gotten under Elon Musk’s skin

VENICE, Italy (AP): Elon Musk has called filmmaker Alex Gibney a lot of names leading up to the theatrical release of the documentary Musk, which is playing in select theatres in New York and Los…
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Jamaica, Dr Kishan Khoday (second right), demonstrates the operation of the Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) drone to Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Partnership In-Country
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Forestry Department gets high-tech monitoring boost

Jamaica’s Forestry Department has acquired advanced drone and data-management technology that officials say will improve the country’s ability to monitor forests, assess environmental damage, and…
These 2,000-gallon tanks were donated by the Rotary Club of Trafalgar New Heights and the Rotary Club of Montego Bay in St James to support Maroon Town and its environs following widespread devastation by Hurricane Melissa in October 2025.
13 Oct, 2026 0

Rotary clubs boost water security in Maroon Town

The Rotary Club of Trafalgar New Heights and the Rotary Club of Montego Bay recently donated two 2,000-gallon water tanks to aid Maroon Town and nearby communities with maintaining access to stored…
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UTech hosts Africa-Caribbean AI Conference

The Pan-African/Caribbean Artificial Intelligence and Smart Systems Conference (PAAISS 2026) opens today at the University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica, bringing together researchers, policymakers,…
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13 Oct, 2026 0

Growth & Jobs | JBDC focused on market access for MSMEs

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is moving beyond traditional capacity-building support for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), placing greater emphasis on helping…
From left: Sophia Hamilton-Brown, deputy postmaster-general 1; Post and Telecommunications Department; Carol Saunders-Hammond, senior director, corporate services, Post and Telecommunications Department; Donovan Williams, Minister of State in the Ministry
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Jamaica Post marks 355 years, bets on digital future

Jamaica Post is marking 355 years of service while positioning itself for a larger role in Jamaica’s digital transformation as officials seek to modernise one of the country’s oldest public…
Godfrey Anderson and his father, Bob Andy.
13 Oct, 2026 0

Lyrical genius of Bob Andy to be celebrated; new book coming

Preparations were in high gear last year for the October 28 birthday tribute to the legendary singer and prolific songwriter Keith ‘Bob Andy’ Anderson. But a Category 5 hurricane had other plans and…
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13 Oct, 2026 0

Agriculture’s future lies beyond the farm

Jamaica must rethink how it prepares young people for agriculture, moving beyond simply encouraging them to grow food and instead equipping them to process, package, brand, and export Jamaican…
‘Bombshell Weekend’ creator and executive producer Petegay Gentles (left) celebrates the series’ partnership with official beverage partner Red Stripe Flavours alongside Junior Brand Manager Laurice Griffiths.
13 Oct, 2026 0

Something Extra | Tuesday

‘Bombshell Weekend’, an eight-episode digital reality series featuring 20 Jamaican content creators, premiered at Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records in Marketplace, St Andrew, last Thursday. Created…