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Dancehall star Masicka poses for the lens at the launch of his inaugural Forever 1NE Music Festival on Monday night at D’Ferrano Restaurant & Lounge in Portmore.
05 Nov, 2026 0

Big production, surprises in store for Masicka’s Forever 1NE

Dancehall star Masicka is looking to make a major statement in his hometown of Portmore, St Catherine, with the inaugural staging of his concert, Forever 1NE Music Festival, scheduled for December 19…
Dianne O. Brown, pageant strategist and personal trainer, performs her judging duties in a black, one-shoulder cutout maxi dress.
05 Nov, 2026 0

Something Extra | Thursday

Three queens were crowned at the Miss Jamaica World Grand Coronation Spectacular on Sunday at the Karl Hendrickson Auditorium at Jamaica College in St Andrew. Twenty-three contestants vied for the…
05 Nov, 2026 0

Movie Review | New ‘Cat in the Hat’ delivers more mayhem than magic

The folks behind the new animated The Cat in the Hat are pretty confident they’ve got the cat in the bag. The film is already teasing potential spin-offs, with on-screen references to possible movies…
 Rachel Bartlett
05 Nov, 2026 0

Rachel Bartlett | The sickle cell conversation every Jamaican should have

A generation ago, many Jamaican children with sickle cell disease (SCD) were only diagnosed after becoming critically ill. Parents often found themselves in emergency rooms, trying to understand a…
This March photo shows Girls 3000m race underway at the ISSA Boys and Girls’ Championships at the National Stadium.
05 Nov, 2026 0

Lascelve Graham | The role of sports in public schools

In a letter to the editor dated October 21 ‘What is the real scam?’, a very erudite Trevor Smith took Dr Dennis Minott and myself to task because of our expressed distaste for the win-at-all-costs…
Chef Donovan Salmon serves pan-seared smoked salmon, paired with creamy mashed potatoes and a colourful medley of stir-fried vegetables.
05 Nov, 2026 0

Montego Bay welcomes new dining experience downtown

WESTERN BUREAU: Downtown Montego Bay is getting a taste of upscale dining with the recent opening of The Red Door Experience by restaurateur Sidonie McLeod, who aims to introduce a more intimate…
‘Hand Taste’ by Esther Choi.
05 Nov, 2026 0

Esther Choi’s kimchi seafood pot

Like my recipes for kimchi bolognese and kimchi mac and beef, this dish from my cookbook Hand Taste: Cook Like a Korean Grandmother is part of my Korean Italian American repertoire. And, out of them…
A JetBlue Airlines jet
04 Nov, 2026 0

JetBlue raises baggage fees for a second time as jet fuel prices stay elevated

AP – JetBlue has raised its checked baggage fees for the second time this year, making it more expensive for travelers to check luggage just as the busy holiday travel season gets underway. The new…
Opposition Leader Mark Golding
04 Nov, 2026 0

Golding denies being pushed during Parliament confrontation, calls for McKenzie to apologise

Opposition Leader Mark Golding is rejecting claims that he was pushed during Tuesday's confrontation between Opposition member of Parliament (MP) Mikael Phillips and Government MP Desmond…