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April 8, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Sweet comeback
Just a week after opening its doors, the Pure Chocolate factory in Ocho Rios, St Ann, was battered by Hurricane Melissa. A massive guango tree lodged in its roof, leaving production at a standstill…
April 8, 2026
Titchfield High marks 240 years
The venerable Titchfield High School marked its 240th anniversary with a week-long programme of celebrations, culminating in a family fun day on the school’s grounds on Easter Monday. Festivities…
April 8, 2026
by Michael Reckord
Enthusiastic audience at NDTC’s 45th Easter concert
The National Dance Theatre Company’s (NDTC) Easter Sunday morning concert drew an enthusiastic response from the near-capacity audience at the Little Theatre on Tom Redcam Avenue in St Andrew. There…
April 8, 2026
by Krysta Anderson
Nutritionist weighs in on health impact of Easter bun choices
With April comes a familiar local favourite – Easter bun and cheese. As more people embrace wellness-oriented lifestyles, baking companies are offering healthier versions of the classic treat. But are…
April 8, 2026
Former Migos rapper Offset stable after being shot
HOLLYWOOD, Florida (AP): Rapper Offset, a former member of the influential hip-hop trio Migos, was shot outside a Florida casino and is in stable condition, a spokesperson said on Tuesday. Offset, who…
April 8, 2026
GAP refinances US$95.5m loan backing Jamaica, Mexico airport operations
The Pacific Airport Group (GAP), the Mexican airport operator that manages two of Jamaica’s international airports, has refinanced a “US$95.5 million bank loan” that matured on March 19, rolling the…
April 8, 2026
Something Extra | Wednesday
Frenchmen Rise Up treated patrons to a day on the beach last Saturday, turning the event at Pearly Beach into a music-filled beach experience. From the moment guests stepped onto the sand, it was…
April 8, 2026
Medical Disposables & Supplies Ltd adds industry veteran to board as losses persist
Medical Disposables & Supplies Ltd has appointed veteran pharmaceutical executive Duke Holness to its board as the company works to arrest two consecutive years of net losses. Chief Executive…
April 8, 2026
Guyana’s oil boom needs an independent press
THE EDITOR, Madam: Guyana stands at one of the most extraordinary moments in its history. In less than a decade, the country has moved from quiet economic promise to becoming one of the world’s…