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Brian Anderson, president of the National Secondary Students’ Council.
March 24, 2026 by Christopher Thomas

NSSC calls for greater student safety following violent school incidents

WESTERN BUREAU: In the wake of two violent incidents involving students in St Ann earlier this month, the National Secondary Students’ Council (NSSC) is urging the expansion of anti-violence campaigns…
Mr and Mrs Thomas share a sweet moment cutting their cake, courtesy of Lola’s Dessert.
March 24, 2026 by Ruth

ISLAND WEDDING | A love 16 years in the making for Darien and Kady-Ann

Kady-Ann Smith and Darien Thomas met 16 years ago at the University of Technology, Jamaica, when a simple group project brought them together. From classmates to friends — and now husband and wife —…
From his first album ‘Niche’ to ‘Emotions’, J’Calm continues to evolve, balancing reflection, culture, and artistry.
March 24, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

J’Calm on confidence, purpose, and authenticity

Most 20-year-old men do not often speak about emotions, but singer-songwriter J’Calm poured his thoughts, aspirations, and feelings into his sophomore album, Emotions, serving it hot at the start of…
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March 24, 2026

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Culture and Sport Minister Olivia Grange.
March 23, 2026

Minister Grange commends Jamaica’s World Indoors performance

Culture and Sport Minister Olivia Grange has praised Jamaica’s performance at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland, highlighting a historic medal in the men’s triple jump. The minister…
Bill Cosby arrives for a sentencing hearing following his sexual assault conviction at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown in Pennsylvania on September 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
March 23, 2026

US jury finds Bill Cosby liable for 1972 sexual assault, awards nearly US$60 million

(AP) — A United States jury has found comedian and actor Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 1972, awarding her US$59.3 million in damages. The decision followed a…
Minister of Water, Environment, and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda, delivers a Ministerial Briefing during the Diplomatic Days 2026 high-level engagement at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade offices in downtown Kingston. His address was p
March 23, 2026

Jamaica prepares to ratify regional wildlife protection protocol within three months - Samuda

The Government anticipates ratifying the Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife (SPAW) Protocol within the next three months, says Matthew Samuda, Minister of Water, Environment, and Climate Change.…
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, is battling a complex security crisis, especially in the north of the country.
March 23, 2026

US sends drones to Nigeria to join troops sent for intelligence and training

(AP) — The United States has deployed drones to Nigeria, a United States defense official said Monday, as the West African country's military faces a multifaceted security crisis. The MQ-9…
March 23, 2026

Two men freed of gun charges in 2023 Portland shooting

Two men charged in connection with a 2023 shooting in Buff Bay, Portland were acquitted in the Gun Court after a judge ruled that the evidence did not meet the required standard for conviction. …