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Popular vlogger Jhaedee ‘Jaii Frais’ Richards.
13 Apr, 2026 0

Popular vlogger Jaii Frais among three injured in shooting incident at Big Wall

Popular vlogger Jaii Frais, whose given name is Jhaedee Richards, is among three people in hospital following a shooting incident at carnival after-party Big Wall, which was held at the Ranny Williams…
FILE - Britney Spears arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," on July 22, 2019. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
13 Apr, 2026 0

Britney Spears enters substance abuse treatment facility weeks after her arrest on suspicion of DUI

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears has entered a substance abuse treatment facility just over a month after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. A…
Representatives from SCJ Holdings Limited erect a 'No Trespassing' sign on former sugar lands in Trelawny as part of measures to stem the illegal occupation and unauthorised sale of such properties across the island.
13 Apr, 2026 0

SCJ Holdings intensifies measures to curb illegal sale, occupation of former sugar lands

SCJ Holdings Limited (SCJH) is imploring persons seeking land for housing or other purposes to pursue legitimate channels and engage formally with the entity. The appeal comes as the company…
People load their bicycles onto a public bus to cross the Bay Tunnel in Havana, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)
13 Apr, 2026 0

Cuba’s fuel rationing driving some commuters to underwater bus

HAVANA (AP) — On a recent sweltering afternoon in the Cuban capital, dozens of commuters on bicycles, scooters and electric motorcycles gathered in a tidy row at the entrance of the Havana Bay…
Barbados Pride batsman Kevin Wickham raises his bat after getting to 150 against the Jamaica Scorpions in the West Indies Championship opener at Chedwin Park last week. Wicketkeeper Romaine Morris looks on.
13 Apr, 2026 0

Wickham’s career-best knock rescues Pride

Kevin Wickham delivered a career-defining masterclass on the opening day of the West Indies Championship regional four-day clash between the Jamaica Scorpions and Barbados Pride at Chedwin Park…
Harbour View Football Club Chairman Carvel Stewart
13 Apr, 2026 0

Stewart: Epstein’s suggestions show lack of experience in how JPL is structured

Harbour View Chairman Carvel Stewart says a lack of experience in how the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) is structured and managed could have led to the recent resignation of Johann ‘Yoni’ Epstein as…
Zhane Padmore cuts a fine figure in Yard Mas’ Starry Night.
13 Apr, 2026 0

Real ‘yaad’ vibes at Yard Mas

For 22-year-old University of the West Indies student Lonette Samuels, affording a carnival costume was out of her reach until a friend loaned her part of her partner money to achieve her dream.…
Pierre Goubault, CEO of Xodus, says every year the Xodus band is ‘getting bigger and better’.
13 Apr, 2026 0

Veterans, newbies converge on Xodus

Carol Samuels, an Xodus reveller, is as veteran as they come. Jumping in carnival since its inception in the early ‘90s, the Texas-based Samuels has rarely missed a beat. Samuels, who visits home…
Colorado Murray (right) of Waterhouse and Racing United’s Nickyle Ellis battle for the ball during yesterday’s Jamaica Premier League match at Ferdi Neita Park. Waterhouse won 1-0.
13 Apr, 2026 0

Bryan’s late goal lifts Waterhouse

An added-time goal from substitute Javane Bryan gave Waterhouse a 1-0 win over Racing United in the feature Jamaica Premier League (JPL) game at Ferdi Neita Park yesterday. In another important clash…