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May 30, 2026
Editorial | Conservation of bees
In Jamaica, it is not often that bees crop up in strategic discussions about agriculture, food security or environmental protection.
Yet, the insect is important to all of these. It is why,…
May 30, 2026
Sexual assault survivor champions national trauma healing effort
At three, Shanecia Stewart was sexually abused by a neighbour in the tenement yard where she lived with her parents - a profound breach of trust. Fourteen years later, she would, for the first time,…
May 30, 2026
Reggae Marathon announces new leadership
The Reggae Marathon has announced new appointments to its board ahead of this year’s event, set for December 6, in Kingston.
Organised by the Jamdammers Running Club, Reggae Marathon is a major…
May 29, 2026
Portmore car salesman accused of fraud granted $700,000 bail
A Portmore, St Catherine car salesman accused of defrauding persons was today granted $700,000 bail with surety when he appeared in the parish court.
May 29, 2026
Section of Lacovia to Holland Bamboo roadway to be closed on Sunday
Motorists are being advised by the National Works Agency (NWA) that a section of the Lacovia to Holland Bamboo main road in St Elizabeth will be closed on Sunday to undertake repairs.
May 29, 2026
US midfielder gets 1-day leave from World Cup training for his own wedding
American midfielder Brenden Aaronson had a good excuse to miss the US World Cup team’s training session Friday — he was getting married.
May 29, 2026
Guyana-born former head of Iowa school district sentenced to 2 years for falsely claiming to be US citizen
The former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district, who was arrested last year in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, was sentenced Friday to two years in prison.