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Sayeed Bernard, attorney and journalist, addresses the recent welcome home reception hosted by the British High Commission for 2024 Chevening and Commonwealth scholars.
March 5, 2026 by Antoine Lodge

Chevening Scholar Sayeed Bernard eyes strengthened governance

Twenty-six-year-old attorney-at-law and journalist Sayeed Bernard is set to make a significant impact in Jamaica’s policy landscape after completing his Master of Laws at Queen Mary University of…
Nashá Patterson, the president of the Jamaica Prefects’ Association.
March 5, 2026 by Christopher Thomas

JPA president wants more post-Melissa mental wellness checks for students

WESTERN BUREAU: Nashá Patterson, president of the Jamaica Prefects’ Association (JPA), is calling for greater attention to be paid to students who had traumatic experiences during the passage of…
March 5, 2026 by Ashley Anguin

Garvey Maceo, Cornwall through to U14, U16 finals

Garvey Maceo and Cornwall College are through to the Burger King/ISSA Under-14 and Under-16 competitions finals after contrasting victories at the St Elizabeth Technical High School Sports Complex…
Delroy Chuck, minister of justice and constitutional affairs.
March 5, 2026

Expungement law offering new start after rehabilitation now in effect

More Jamaicans with a criminal record will now have the opportunity for a fresh start with the enactment of the Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Amendment Act, 2026. The act, which…
West Indies women’s coach Shane Deitz.
March 5, 2026

Deitz blames long lay-off for Windies Women’s poor outings

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC): West Indies Women’s head coach, Shane Deitz, has expressed his disappointment with his team’s recent showing against Sri Lanka Women, which saw them lose both the One-Day…
Tables neatly arranged with donated school supplies that were prepared for distribution to students affected by Hurricane Melissa at Maud McLeod.
March 5, 2026 by Mickalia Kington

Inspirational gifts for Bethel Town Primary, Maud McLeod High

Western Bureau: A personal childhood experience has come full circle for Olga Stewart-Nelson, a principal of adult education with New York City (NYC) Public Schools District 79, who recently returned…
Brighton’s Joel Veltman (right) tackles Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka during the Premier League match in Brighton, England, yesterday.
March 5, 2026

Arsenal move seven points ahead with Brighton win

LONDON (AP): Arsenal moved seven points ahead of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League after scraping a 1-0 win at Brighton, while their title rivals drew 2-2 at home to struggling…
Vandalised Port Antonio Bypass sign. 
March 5, 2026

Major land take for Port Antonio Bypass

Nearly 300 parcels of land are to be acquired for the construction of the new Port Antonio Bypass, a US$81 million (J$12.6 billion) scheme being delivered under the Southern Coastal Highway…
Debbie Grant (left), widow of Louis Grant, and Adam Stewart, executive chairman of Sandals, unveil the plaque bearing Grant’s name at the newly built conference centre at Sandals Dunn’s River.
March 5, 2026 by Carl Gilchrist

Sandals Dunn’s River unveils conference centre

Speaker after speaker paid glowing tribute to the late Louis Grant, reflecting on his pivotal role in the success of Sandals Resorts International and the wider tourism sector over his six decades in…