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May 18, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
Man killed in gun attack at bar in Cassava Piece
A manhunt has been launched by the police for two men who allegedly shot and killed a patron at a bar in Cassava Piece, St Andrew last night. The deceased has been identified as 30-year-old Jerome…
May 18, 2026
CHASE Fund partners with ECC to strengthen early childhood development through play kits
Play is one of the most powerful tools for learning in the early years of a child’s life. Through play, children develop creativity, communication skills, emotional intelligence, social awareness, and…
May 18, 2026
JMMB team members bring stories to life
In celebration of Read Across Jamaica Day, the JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation once again mobilised JMMB Group team members to support literacy and a love of reading among children across the…
May 18, 2026
Yoga: Transformative path to healthy living and inner peace
In today’s world, stress has quietly become one of the greatest threats to healthy living. Long work hours, financial pressures, being stuck in traffic jams, family responsibilities, and the constant…
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May 18, 2026
Cuban dancer finds meaning and work in the streets as the island's art scene fades
HAVANA (AP)
For nearly three decades, performances by Cuba's Danza Voluminosa regularly filled prestigious venues like the 2,000-seat National Theater. Directed by Juan Miguel Mas, the troupe…
May 18, 2026
Researchers stunned by a forgotten medieval book hiding the oldest English poem
ROME (AP)
The researchers in Ireland looked at their computer screen, marvelling at a medieval book tracked down in a Roman library. They flipped through its digitised pages and found their…
May 18, 2026
Summer travellers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologised to the price-conscious customers who might…
May 18, 2026
David R. Salmon | In defence of robust parliamentary debate
The National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) bill has rightly stirred much debate in our parliament and society at large. This is expected as ensuring that we rebuild and do so…
May 18, 2026
Youth put priorities on table for Child Month 2026 -Part II
Each year, the month of May provides an opportunity to reflect on the issues that impact our nation’s children. For this Child Month, young people across the country have suggested the issues that…