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Sporting a winning smile while mixing his signature drink, entitled bare essentials, Matthieu Duval moved on to the second round and was subsequently crowned the King of Cocktails.
March 26, 2026 by Krysta Anderson

Matthieu Duval makes ‘Istry’ as first King of Cocktails

Five flavour specialists celebrated Bartender Week on Tuesday night with a mix-off on the rooftop of 100 Restaurant. After two rounds, Matthieu Duval, who put on a showstopping performance, was…
A poster featuring the French title of Celine Dion’s song ‘If That’s What it Takes’, promoting autumn concerts in France on the Champs-Élysées in Paris on Wednesday.
March 26, 2026

Celine Dion eyes Paris stage comeback

PARIS (AP): Near, far, wherever she is … Celine Dion is heading back to Paris. Confirming clues that have been popping up, tantalisingly, on posters around the French capital, a person involved in…
Letters
March 26, 2026

Between promise and prudence: Jamaica’s e-invoicing debate

THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent exchange between the Government and the parliamentary Opposition on e-invoicing has clarified one thing: Jamaica stands at the intersection of fiscal necessity and…
From left: Professor Lloyd Waller, director, SALISES ,The UWI Mona; David McAllister, member of the European Parliament; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, and Dr Erja Askola, EU ambassador to Jamaica, following the
March 26, 2026

EU-Jamaica partnership at 50

Member of the European Parliament and Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, David McAllister, has characterised the European Union (EU) and Jamaica as reliable partners whose relationship is…
Activists wave Cuban and Palestinian flags from the vessel Maguro, arriving from Mexico with humanitarian aid as part of the "Nuestra America," or Our America Convoy, in Havana Bay, Cuba on March 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)
March 25, 2026

Cuban president says Raúl Castro involved in US talks that are in early stages

(AP) — Former Cuban President Raúl Castro is involved in talks between the island and the United States, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Wednesday. The talks, which Diaz-Canel said are in the…
A woman salutes while singing the national anthem as another holds a picture of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei during a pro-government gathering in a square in western Tehran, Iran on March 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
March 25, 2026

Iran dismisses US ceasefire plan and issues its own counterproposal

(AP) - Iran on Wednesday dismissed an American plan to pause the war in the Middle East, issuing its own counterproposal instead, as it launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries. Two…
Shanoya Douglas powers to victory in the girls' Class One 100m final at the 2026 ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Championships, clocking a personal best 10.98 seconds, on March 25. (Ian Allen photo)
March 25, 2026

Champs 2026 | Day 2 Top Performer: Holland High's Shanoya Douglas

On a night of fast times and personal bests, Holland High’s Shanoya Douglas emerged as the standout performer, winning gold in the girls' Class One 100m final in 10.98 seconds, going sub-11 as…
Donovan Williams and Rosalie Hamilton.
March 25, 2026

PNP Patriots calls for investigation into allegations against JLP MP Donovan Williams

The PNP Patriots, an affiliate of the opposition People’s National Party, is urging the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency and Integrity Commission to probe disputed allegations by…
Kingston College’s Julius Itubo won the boys' Class Three 1500m final at the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships on March 25, 2026. He set new record of 4:00.76. (Antoine Lodge photo)
March 25, 2026

Champs 2026|KC’s Julius Itubo breaks own record to win 1500m gold

Kingston College’s Julius Itubo broke his own record in the boys Class Three 1500 metres final at the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships on Wednesday, finishing in 4:00.76. …