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Frank James, group CEO of GraceKennedy Limited.
05 Jan, 2026 0

GraceKennedy Foundation defers Birthright Programme to 2027

The GraceKennedy Foundation Birthright Programme will not take place this year with GraceKennedy instead placing its focus on supporting Jamaica’s national recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane…
Mayor Andrew Swaby (second right) plays a game of dominoes with (from left) Beverley Cargill, Cavan Gooden and Esmerilda Graham inside the St. William Grant Park in Kingston on January 1, 2025.
05 Jan, 2026 0

Kingston mayor continues push to rehabilitate, reintegrate the homeless

As Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby continues his push to rehabilitate and reintegrate the city’s homeless population, some 200 people were on New Year’s Day fêted at St William Grant Park. Individuals…
Above: Business Owner Gabrielle Suglam wears a two-tone draped maxi dress from House of CB.
05 Jan, 2026 0

Something Extra | Monday

Guests raised a toast to new beginnings as Frenchmen Climax swung into action at Caymanas Golf Club. This flagship event teed off the island’s social calendar, blending premium indulgence and spirits…
Racing United’s Heron Headman (left) and Kenley Deacon of Waterhouse battle for the ball during Monday’s Jamaica Premier League match at Ferdi Neita Park. The game ended in a 0-0 draw.
05 Jan, 2026 0

Racing drop to second after 0-0 draw at Ferdi Neita

Racing United lost their place at the top of the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) after playing to their third successive draw, following a 0-0 result against Waterhouse at Ferdi Neita Park yesterday. In…
Montego Bay United’s Deonjay Brown (right) dribbles away from Treasure Beach FC’s Chandol Anderson during their Jamaica Premier League football match at St Elizabeth Technical High School on January 4.
05 Jan, 2026 0

MBU back on top of JPL

Montego Bay United (MBU) snapped a two-game losing streak to edge Treasure Beach United 2-1 in their Jamaica Premier League clash yesterday at St Elizabeth Technical High (STETHS) Sports Complex. The…
Morocco’s Brahim Diaz celebrates during the Africa Cup of Nations round-of-16 match between Morocco and Tanzania in Rabat, Morocco, yesterday. Diaz scored the 64th-minute winner in Morocco’s 1-0 victory.
05 Jan, 2026 0

Díaz fires Morocco into the AFCON last eight

RABAT, Morocco (AP): Brahim Díaz kept Morocco’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title hopes on track while five-time winners Cameroon beat South Africa 2-1 for a showdown with the host nation in the…
Abbie Godoy-Guillen
05 Jan, 2026 0

Abbie Godoy-Guillen | Expand human rights education in the Caribbean

Across the Caribbean, the denial of human rights is neither a rare nor exceptional event. It is woven deeply into the fabric of everyday life. It appears when young men are stopped and searched…
Aundrene Cameron
05 Jan, 2026 0

Aundrene Cameron | Eliminate violence against women

The elimination of violence against women remains one of Jamaica’s most exhausted New Year’s resolutions. Nonetheless, its achievement remains an undelivered gift. This is because factors which…
Jervon Sands
05 Jan, 2026 0

Jervon Sands | Repurpose regional education for today’s realities

Education in the Commonwealth Caribbean has a history spanning over three centuries, with more than 75 per cent of that time taking place during colonial rule. Consequently, our education systems,…