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May 28, 2026
by Yasmine Peru
A memorable Labour Day Concert at Emancipation Park
On Labour Day, Emancipation Park was transformed into praise and worship central as hundreds turned out to enjoy the free gospel concert staged annually by the Ministry of Culture, Gender,…
May 28, 2026
What's cooking with 'Next Level Chef' winner Darian Bryan? - FOX’s reality show champ talks what's next
"It felt surreal. There were so many emotions happening all at once," recounted Jamerican chef Darian Bryan of the freeze-framed moment right before he was announced the winner of 'Next…
May 28, 2026
by Nyoka Manning
Eight years later, Broken Plate still serving bold flavours
Eight years after opening its doors, Broken Plate has established itself as one of Jamaica’s standout culinary destinations, earning a reputation for bold flavours, elevated hospitality, and immersive…
May 28, 2026
Something Extra | Thursday
Jamaicans from all walks of life converged at Emancipation Park on Monday for the annual free National Labour Day Praise and Worship concert, which featured stellar performances from gospel artistes…
May 28, 2026
by Andre Williams
Baby Ramontay laid to rest as mother demands justice and answers
The tiny casket lowered into the earth last Friday brought an end to weeks of agonising uncertainty for western Jamaica mother Shandale Ballentine, but not the grief that has consumed her since she…
May 28, 2026
by Sashana Small
Business leaders endorse Anderson for NaRRA but demand oversight, transparency
Three of the country's largest business groups have endorsed Major (Ret’d) Antony Anderson's appointment to head the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), the…
May 28, 2026
by Sashana Small
Small businesses slow to embrace digital payments amid cost, fraud concerns
Despite evidence that digital payments can drive business growth, only eight per cent of small merchants in Jamaica use point-of-sale (POS) systems, with the country averaging 11 POS terminals per…
May 28, 2026
by Kimone Francis
J’can medical students in Cuba there by their own volition, says foreign ministry
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Jamaican medical students who continue to study in Cuba do so at their "own volition", even as it continues to monitor the situation in the…
May 28, 2026
Gov’t pockets 70% of $1 billion allocated to poor under Solidarity Programme
A revelation by Dione Jennings, permanent secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, that about 77 per cent, or $$770 million, of the $1 billion set aside for the Government’s Solidarity…