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President of the Jamaica Surfing Association, Inilek Wilmot (second right), interacts with some of the children at the Next Wave JA surfing session in Bull Bay on Sunday.
March 24, 2026 by Lennox Aldred

Surf’s up for Jamaica’s next generation

With an eye on the horizon and a focus on the future, the Next Wave JA programme kicked off over the weekend, welcoming 20 young hopefuls to the famous Jamnesia surf camp. Despite the ocean offering…
Caitlyn Sams of UWI Women’s FC (left) challenges Suen Gregory of Arnett Gardens FC during a Jamaica Women’s Premeir League football match at the UWI Mona Bowl in Kingston on March 14.
March 24, 2026

MPowa, WATA pumps millions into JWPL development

MPowa and WATA have continued to invest in, and put their support behind, sport and sports development. The Wisynco Group brands’ most recent support comes in the form of a $1.5-million cash and…
Giovani Smith leads Jamaica’s ice hockey team out onto the rink during a Challenger series game.
March 24, 2026

Jamaica ice hockey team building ahead of Challenger Series

The Challenger Series Ice Hockey tournament involving Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Greece, Lebanon and new entrants, an Indian Heritage team, skates off in Chicago in May, with matches being played from the…
Waldensia Primary and Infant School.
March 24, 2026

NET assists two Trelawny schools after hurricane damage

Two schools in Trelawny have begun major rebuilding efforts with support from the National Education Trust (NET) after Hurricane Melissa caused widespread damage last year. Albert Town Primary and…
Brian Anderson, president of the National Secondary Students’ Council.
March 24, 2026 by Christopher Thomas

NSSC calls for greater student safety following violent school incidents

WESTERN BUREAU: In the wake of two violent incidents involving students in St Ann earlier this month, the National Secondary Students’ Council (NSSC) is urging the expansion of anti-violence campaigns…
Mr and Mrs Thomas share a sweet moment cutting their cake, courtesy of Lola’s Dessert.
March 24, 2026 by Ruth

ISLAND WEDDING | A love 16 years in the making for Darien and Kady-Ann

Kady-Ann Smith and Darien Thomas met 16 years ago at the University of Technology, Jamaica, when a simple group project brought them together. From classmates to friends — and now husband and wife —…
From his first album ‘Niche’ to ‘Emotions’, J’Calm continues to evolve, balancing reflection, culture, and artistry.
March 24, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

J’Calm on confidence, purpose, and authenticity

Most 20-year-old men do not often speak about emotions, but singer-songwriter J’Calm poured his thoughts, aspirations, and feelings into his sophomore album, Emotions, serving it hot at the start of…
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March 24, 2026

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Culture and Sport Minister Olivia Grange.
March 23, 2026

Minister Grange commends Jamaica’s World Indoors performance

Culture and Sport Minister Olivia Grange has praised Jamaica’s performance at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland, highlighting a historic medal in the men’s triple jump. The minister…