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April 4, 2026
First Global CEO lauds JOA’s ‘commitment to process’
KINGSTON, Jamaica: Dedication to a cause often makes the difference. That was the case for 19 graduates who completed the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) Advanced Sports Management Course (ASMC).…
April 4, 2026
‘Young and the Restless’ actress Dee Freeman dies at 66
The Young and the Restless actress Dee Freeman has died at the age of 66. The star’s family announced on social media that she had passed away on Thursday following a battle with stage four lung…
April 4, 2026
by Sashana Small
‘Build your own road’
Tensions are high in Coral Spring, Trelawny, as residents of the upscale community push back against a developer’s plan to close a section of road, arguing that it is privately owned and warning that…
April 4, 2026
Editorial | Name criteria for the new coach
Despite his parsing of the issue, there seems little doubt that Rudolph Speid harbours the ambition of a permanent appointment as Jamaica’s national football coach. This newspaper makes no judgement…
April 4, 2026
by Lester Hinds
Tamara McCaw breaks new ground in Brooklyn
Tamara McCaw has made history as the first Jamaica-born individual to lead one of New York City’s most iconic cultural institutions, following her appointment as president of the Brooklyn Academy of…
April 4, 2026
Ye attempts a comeback with sold-out LA-area concert
LOS ANGELES (AP): The artiste formerly and possibly again known as Kanye West revelled in support from one of his musical idols, Lauryn Hill, as he staged a sold-out Southern California concert meant…
April 4, 2026
Letter of the Day | Improving highway connectivity critical for growth
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing in response to the letter by Dudley McLean II, published on March 30, regarding the expansion of Highway 2000 through the creation of an integrated highway network. Mr…
April 4, 2026
Companies Office of Jamaica digitising its processes
THE EDITOR, Madam: We are writing in response to the concerns raised by Richard Weir in his letter to the editor regarding the experience of doing business and the role of the Companies Office of…
April 4, 2026
Corent McDonald | Building back better must include building back the mind
In a recent national address, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness laid out a compelling and necessary vision for rebuilding Jamaica in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. He outlined four forward-thinking…