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With its signature red and white stripes and illuminated signage, TGI Fridays has finally opened its second location at the Sunshine Outlet Mall on Braeton Parkway in Portmore, St Catherine.
February 5, 2026 by Krysta Anderson

Always Friday in the Sunshine City

It was a lively celebration on Monday night at one of the season’s anticipated culinary openings. TGI Fridays recently opened its second location at the Sunshine Outlet Mall on Braeton Parkway in…
Auditor General Pamela Monroe Ellis
February 5, 2026

ODPEM falls short in documenting items purchased

Auditor General Pamela Monroe Ellis has raised concern that the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) purchased food items, tarpaulin and water costing $59.6 million for…
The elderly siblings’ home after the blaze.
February 5, 2026 by Corey Robinson

Elderly man, disabled sibling lose independence following Clarendon fire

It has been a hellish week for two elderly siblings whose four-bedroom home in May Pen, Clarendon, was engulfed by fire, taking all their possessions and decades of hard work and accomplishments. …
Auditor General Pamela Monroe Ellis
February 5, 2026 by Edmond Campbell

Disaster Fund Committee missing in action for 24 months

The National Disaster Fund Committee (NDFC), which has the critical responsibility of managing the National Disaster Fund (NDF) and signing off on sums to be allocated for relief and other purposes in…
Project engineer Zoe Chang enjoys a cup of latte at the opening of Cafe Blue’s New Kingston location on Monday.
February 5, 2026

Cafe Blue brings its signature brew to New Kingston

With sweet aromas and captivating scents weaving through the traffic, corporate coffee lovers have even more to enjoy as their favourite bistro brand expands. Cafe Blue has entered its ninth chapter,…
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ambassador, Audrey Marks, addresses the ceremony for the official launch of the implementation of the flexible work ar
February 5, 2026

Editorial | Kudos, Audrey Marks

Seven years ago, in November 2018, this newspaper recommended to the Government the value of leading by example. It had to do with a full rollout in the public sector of flexible work arrangements.…
A section of the crowd at Sly Dunbar’s nine-night held on Tuesday.
February 5, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

Huge turnout at nine night for Sly Dunbar

Everybody loves Sly. That was the clear message from the hundreds who turned out to the nine night at the Ranny Williams Centre on Tuesday to celebrate the life of one half of legendary Jamaican duo,…
Letters
February 5, 2026

Time for a change Jamaica

THE EDITOR, Madam: The current state of governance in Jamaica has raised questions about the distribution of power and economic opportunities. While the government is supposed to serve the people, it…
Letters
February 5, 2026

Letter of the Day | Jamaica cannot sing its way to power

THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica observes Black History Month and Reggae Month, we rightly celebrate a legacy of resistance, creativity, and cultural achievement that has amplified the nation’s global…