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Soaking up some midweek music, Ashlé Henry, a computer science major, takes in the festivities.
February 26, 2026

Something Extra | Thursday

Now in its second year, the popular Tuesday Service celebrated its anniversary in grand style on Tuesday night. What began in 2024 as a small weekly meet-up at The Compound on Lancelin Avenue has…
In this photo provided by the North Korean government, its leader Kim Jong Un attends a military ceremony in Pyongyang, North Korea, Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distr
February 26, 2026

US, South Korea for joint drills in March as tensions with North Korea escalate

SEOUL (AP): The US and South Korean militaries said on Wednesday they will conduct their annual springtime exercises next month to bolster their countries’ combined defence capabilities against a…
Wallace
February 26, 2026 by Christopher Thomas

St James Health Department to tackle ‘migrating’ waste, says Wallace

WESTERN BUREAU: Lennox Wallace, the parish manager for the St James Health Department, says discussions are now being held to address the ongoing issue of persons, including individuals from outside…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness
February 26, 2026

Editorial | JDF’s move no big thing

The establishment of the separate Ministry of Defence with the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) seems to this newspaper a largely administrative move that ought to be uncontroversial. On its face,…
The Venetian afterglow blended Ketel One Vodka, aperitif, guava, citrus, and simple syrup.
February 26, 2026

Broken Plate serves playful, flavour-packed feast

For one night, Broken Plate hosted Queen: The Dinner Party, an exclusive collaboration with Don Julio that combined dining with theatrical flair. Decorated in black and gold, the evening offered an…
In this photo released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (centre), heads to the venue for talks between Iran and the US, in Muscat, Oman, Friday, February 6, 2026.
February 26, 2026

Trump accused of ‘big lies’ ahead of Geneva talks

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP): Iran pushed back Wednesday against US President Donald Trump’s pressure tactics ahead of critical talks in Geneva over Tehran’s nuclear programme, alternating…
Kamla Persad Bissessar, prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago.
February 26, 2026

PM tells regional countries, ‘who vex loss’

BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC ): Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister told regional leaders on Tuesday “who vex loss” as she reiterated her full support for the United States military presence in the…
Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Mark Berman (left), greets portfolio manager for the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Basic Needs Trust Fund, George Yearwood, during the opening ceremony for the inaugural Caribbean Civil Society Organisation (CSO)
February 26, 2026

Jamaica hosts inaugural Caribbean CSO Conference

Jamaica is hosting civil society organisation (CSO) leaders from some 12 regional countries at the inaugural Caribbean CSO Conference. The four-day event, featuring 120 participants from nations…
Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force among persons participating in a Peace march in August on Monday January 16, 2017.
February 26, 2026

Embrace civilised behaviour

THE EDITOR, Madam: As I reflect on Jamaica’s state with babies, girls,women and men young and old being chopped, burnt, maimed or shot to death. I am reminded that empathy and understanding can…