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Tonian D. Trowers, author of ‘Kam & Kez Adventures: Jamaica’.
March 14, 2026 by Keisha Hill

New children’s book invites young readers to explore Jamaica

For Jamaican author, Tonian D. Trowers, storytelling became more than a creative pursuit; it evolved into a source of healing, love and cultural celebration. Her debut children’s book, Kam & Kez…
William Anthony ‘Tony’ Gray.
March 14, 2026 by Derrick Scott

‘The C’bean community has lost a great servant’

WASHINGTON, DC: The Atlanta Jamaican diaspora community is mourning the death of one of its outstanding community leaders, William Anthony “Tony” Gray, who passed away on February 27, 2026, in…
Steven Golding
March 14, 2026 by Paul H. Williams

Golding launches nursery rhymes celebrating Jamaican heritage

For generations, basic school students in Jamaica have been reciting nursery rhymes — catchy verses whose playful lines often seem nonsensical at first glance. Yet they carry coded messages far…
Shamier Anderson, Fabienne Colas, co-founder of the Toronto Black Film Festival, Stephan James, and Emile Castonguay, co-founder and programming director of the festival.
March 14, 2026 by Neil Armstrong

Canadian actor brothers of Jamaican heritage honoured

TORONTO: Two Canadian brothers, actors and producers of Jamaican heritage, were honoured on the opening night of the 14th annual Toronto Black Film Festival with a career achievement award.…
A fire and plume of smoke rise after, according to authorities. debris from an intercepted Iranian drone struck an oil facility in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates on March 14, 2026.(AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
March 14, 2026

Middle East war enters third week as Tehran threatens non-US assets in the UAE

Iran openly threatened a neighbouring country's non-US assets for the first time Saturday, warning people to immediately evacuate the busiest port in the Middle East and two others in the United…
March 14, 2026

Three Haitians remanded on illegal entry charges

Three Haitian nationals who were allegedly found in a shed in Old Harbour Bay were remanded when they appeared in the St Catherine Parish Court on Friday. The accused are Radelairie Desir, Emanae…
March 14, 2026

Defence to seek bail for medical doctor charged in fraud case

Defence attorney Peter Champagnie, KC, has signalled that he will be seeking bail for Dr Chloe Douett at the next court hearing in a multi-million dollar fraud case that has impacted several financial…
One of the hair fashion creations that was a sample entry from Glam Games Schools Style Off Competition, staged by the NAHC in schools across the island. The initiative was designed to uncover, nurture, and celebrate the creative potential of Jamaica’s y
March 14, 2026

NAHC hosts annual beauty expo tomorrow

The National Association of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists (NAHC) is set to stage its annual trade show the 'Reset, Recharge, Reignite Your Passion' Beauty Expo, tomorrow at The Jamaica…
Julian Robinson, opposition spokesman on finance, makes his contribution to the 2026-2027 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives.
March 13, 2026 by Edmond Campbell

Big Budget counterplan

The parliamentary opposition has outlined a raft of measures it says would spare taxpayers the $18 billion in new taxes announced by the Government for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The Opposition has…