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Children’s Advocate Diahann Gordon Harrison.
April 14, 2026

Gordon Harrison suggests Child Diversion Act clarifies ‘accepting responsibility’

Children’s Advocate Diahann Gordon Harrison wants the Child Diversion Act to make it clear that the ‘accepting of responsibility’ by a child who commits an offence should not automatically be followed…
A humanoid robot manufactured by Novautek showcased at an exhibition in Hong Kong on Monday, April 13, 2026.
April 14, 2026

Humanoid robots show off language and boxing skills in Hong Kong

A humanoid robot about the size of a primary school student had something to share in Hong Kong – it sang songs and spoke to people in Mandarin and English, answering whatever questions they posed and…
Hanover’s police commander, Superintendent Andrew Nish.
April 14, 2026 by Bryan Miller

Hanover police replace curfew with ‘soca aerobics’

WESTERN BUREAU: Days after a curfew ended in the Hopewell township in Hanover, the parish’s police returned to the community and engaged residents in an initiative dubbed ‘soca aerobics’, which is…
Dancehall star Shenseea popped up on the road, adding a little extra star power to the road in a custom snake-inspired costume designed by Anna-Lisa Guthrie for the 2026 Carnival in Jamaica Road March.
April 14, 2026

Something Extra | Tuesday

Yard Mas, Gen XS, and Xodus revellers brought unmatched energy to Carnival Sunday, taking over the streets in a dazzling road march display. The streets of New Kingston and St Andrew were alive with…
Denise Cagley‑Jefferson, newly appointed executive director of Food For The Poor Jamaica.
April 14, 2026

Food For The Poor Jamaica appoints new executive director

Denise Cagley-Jefferson has been appointed executive director of Food For The Poor Jamaica (FFTP Jamaica). She brings more than 20 years’ experience in the international non-profit sector, with a…
Sherando Ferril (right) and Christopher ‘Johnny’ Daley.
April 14, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

Unscripted Sundays celebrates first anniversary

They initially gathered simply to read scripts and breathe life into characters born from their imagination. What began as a simple exercise soon evolved into an exciting creative incubator. A project…
From left: Sandra Glasgow, managing director of RevUp Caribbean Limited; Melanie Subratie, chairman of FirstAngels Caribbean Limited; Dr Kevin Brown, president of the University of Technology, Jamaica (both holding folders containing signed copies of the a
April 14, 2026

New partnership targets startup growth, innovation

A partnership between the University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica’s Technology Innovation Centre (TIC), RevUp Caribbean Limited and FirstAngels Caribbean (FAC) is intended to strengthen the…
Jamaica‑born visual artist Andy Ballentine (second left) poses with his official proclamation alongside Miramar Vice Mayor Eddy Edwards (second right), Commissioners Maxwell B. Chambers (left) and Avril Cherasard last Friday.
April 14, 2026

Spanish Town‑born artist honoured in Miramar

Spanish Town–born visual artist Andy Ballentine has been recognised for his contributions to art and community development in Miramar, Florida. Ballentine, an alumnus of Spanish Town High School, was…
Shelley Wong, receiving her award from Marianne Ziss, ambassador of France to Jamaica. 
April 14, 2026 by Keisha Hill

St George’s College teacher earns French national honour

For more than two decades, Shelley Wong has quietly but decisively shaped the teaching of French in Jamaica. Her commitment to rigour in the classroom, openness to innovation and sustained focus on…