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Dr Carl Bruce, medical chief of staff at the University Hospital of the West Indies.
22 Sep, 2026 0

‘I will never get weary doing good’ - UHWI chief Dr Carl Bruce found not guilty of assault charge

Dr Carl Bruce would not admit he was worried that Monday’s judgment in an assault case could have prevented him from keeping a promise to his deceased mother to “never get weary doing good”. A guilty…
United States Embassy Jamaica’s awardees for the 2026-2027 Fulbright and Hubert Humphrey Fellowship programmes (from left) Abishua Johnson, Davia Findlotor, Joelle Hanson and Jervian Johnson. – Contributed photo
22 Sep, 2026 0

Four Jamaicans selected for prestigious US Fulbright, Hubert Humphrey programmes

The United States Embassy in Kingston has selected four Jamaicans for the prestigious Fulbright and Hubert Humphrey Fellowship programmes for the 2026-2027 academic year. The awardees – Abishua…
Terriann Nisbeth (stooping, left), principal of Tavares Gardens Primary School, is joined by her students as they plant a tree during the official launch of the 2026-2027 Trees for Peace Competition on Monday at their Payne Land, Kingston-based school. Obs
22 Sep, 2026 0

Violence Prevention Alliance launches Trees for Peace Competition in schools

The Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) has launched the 2026/2027 Trees for Peace Competition, with a renewed focus on climate resilience and the creation of peaceful spaces in schools. The…
22 Sep, 2026 0

Legal fraternity to stage silent protest over Firearms Act

Jamaica’s legal fraternity will gather outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday to stage a silent protest, demanding immediate amendments to the country’s Firearms Act over strict mandatory sentencing…
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters in New York on Tuesday. - AP photo
22 Sep, 2026 0

UN leaders' meeting convenes with secretary-general calling for 'world built on interdependence'

UNITED NATIONS (AP) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pleaded for "a world built on interdependence" as he made his final address on Tuesday to a yearly gathering of world…
22 Sep, 2026 0

Farmer remanded as murder file remains incomplete

St Catherine farmer Peter Fable, 36, who is accused of using a pitchfork to kill a bus driver, was again remanded when he appeared in the St Catherine Parish Court on Tuesday. Fable is charged with…
Doctors performing spine surgery at the University Hospital of the West Indies earlier this month.
22 Sep, 2026 0

New lease on life for scoliosis sufferers - Two patients receive free corrective surgeries at UHWI

Two patients underwent corrective scoliosis surgery at no cost at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) during a two-day surgical programme involving UHWI clinicians and international…
The Reverend Godfrey Francis, secretary of the St James Ministers Fraternal.
22 Sep, 2026 0

Escalating domestic violence impacting St James churches

WESTERN BUREAU: Domestic violence is emerging as an increasingly common issue confronting churches across St James, as pastors are routinely called upon to counsel people struggling with troubled…
Tributes pour in for the late Jerry Reid as family members look on.
22 Sep, 2026 0

Farewell to Jerry - Montegonians defy heavy rains to pay tribute to sporting giant Jerry Reid

Western Bureau: Despite the heavy rains that lashed Montego Bay on Sunday, residents turned out in large numbers to pay their last respects to iconic St James sporting personality Jeremiah ‘Jerry’…