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PJ Patterson, former prime minister of Jamaica.
25 Oct, 2026 0

Caribbean ex-PMs call for end to Cuba embargo

On the 66th anniversary of the United States (US)-imposed embargo on Cuba, 11 former heads of government in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have written an open letter to nations around the world,…
The 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report
25 Oct, 2026 0

Children in the crossfire - CPFSA says youths reported to agency screened for human trafficking, but no specific record kept on victims forced into gangs

Children involved in crime may themselves be victims of human trafficking, but the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) says no suspected child trafficking case brought to its attention…
Derrick Harriott in 1965
25 Oct, 2026 0

Reggae pioneer Derrick Harriott dies at 87

Derrick Harriott, the pioneering Jamaican singer, songwriter and record producer whose distinctive tenor and powerful falsetto helped define successive eras of the island’s popular music, died at home…
25 Oct, 2026 0

ZAMAR 2026 strikes a chord of praise at Swallowfield Chapel

Some of Jamaica’s celebrated instrumentalists took centre stage at Swallowfield Chapel on October 18, delivering an evening of musical praise as the church marked its 56th anniversary with ZAMAR 2026.…
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Zhuri-Joy Crawford shows off her painting skills to the Linton Johnson, general manager of Berger Paints Jamaica Ltd, at H&L Rapid True Value on Constant Spring Road recently.
25 Oct, 2026 0

Homeowners urged to prepare properly for the future amid Melissa rebuild

Jamaican homeowners repairing and repainting after Hurricane Melissa can expect about seven years of performance from a well-applied exterior paint but only if surfaces are properly prepared first,…
25 Oct, 2026 0

Trust is a business asset, not just a public relations exercise

A company can spend millions convincing the public that it cares about its customers. It can launch impressive advertising campaigns, invest in community initiatives, and develop carefully crafted…
Dr Carl Bruce, medical chief of staff at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), poses with Dr Sandra Lindsay, vice president of public health advocacy at Northwell Health and mission lead.
25 Oct, 2026 0

‘We got you’ - Kashiema Ladrick’s story at UHWI

The call came after more than two years of waiting. For Kashiema Ladrick, the news that she would finally undergo surgery brought relief and an overwhelming rush of emotion. After years of living with…
Students and Principal of Rusea’s High School receive a development fund donation from McBride Caribbean Limited’s Beep,Bop and Go brands, facilitated through ACADO Jamaica. Pictured from left are Kamaica Fagan, brand manager for Beep, Bop and Go; stud
25 Oct, 2026 0

McBride Caribbean supports three schools

McBride Caribbean Limited, owners of the Beep, Bop and Go brands, has donated to three schools as they continue efforts to strengthen their programmes and resources following the challenges brought by…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness
25 Oct, 2026 0

Holness to headline ACMF Anchor Awards

The American Caribbean Maritime Foundation (ACMF) will host its ninth annual Anchor Awards fundraising function on November 5 in Florida, with Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness serving as keynote…