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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr Kasan Troupe (left), shares a moment with Principal, St Mary Technical High School, Orville Richards (centre), and Board Chairman, St Mary Technical High School, Dr Isaac B
March 6, 2026

St Mary Technical steps up TVET ambition with innovation hub

St Mary Technical High School has begun to position itself more assertively within Jamaica’s technical-education landscape. The school’s principal, Orville Richards, has praised the Ministry of…
Andrea Dempster Chung (centre), moderator of the building black arts ecosystems panel, poses with panellists (from left) Institute of Caribbean Studies lecturer and author, Kam-Au Amen; Cultural and Creative Industries Alliance of Jamaica Co-Chair Kaiel E
March 6, 2026

Jamaica Book Festival debuts Africa-Caribbean literary exchange

The Confucius Institute at The University of the West Indies, Mona, transformed into a dynamic literary hub of conversation, creativity, and cross-continental connection last Saturday as the Jamaica…
A coffin is carried during the funeral of mostly children killed in what Iranian officials said was an Israeli-US strike February 28 at a girls’ elementary school in Minab, Iran.
March 6, 2026

Peter Espeut | Gold, glory and Orwell

The Christians are in Lent, the Muslims are in Ramadan, and the United States (US) is at war. The Catholic hierarchy in the US largely supported Donald Trump in the last US presidential election…
March 6, 2026

Kristen Gyles | The law that was ‘nailed to the Cross’

“He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.” A few years ago, in response to an article I wrote expressing discomfort with the concept of capital punishment, someone quoted…
A man rides a scooter past a wrecked car and garbage during a blackout in Havana.
March 6, 2026

Letter of the Day | Sovereignty is not selective

THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent rhetoric surrounding Cuba and other sovereign nations should concern every Caribbean citizen who understands our history. When powerful leaders speak casually about…
Children hold a sign protesting war against Iran during an antiwar demonstration at Dealey Plaza in downtown Dallas.
March 6, 2026

Bad case of war fever

THE EDITOR, Madam: Four days after bombs and rockets began raining onto political and military targets throughout Iran, President Trump hosted a press conference in the Oval Office, during his…
Taveionn Telfer has always been a fashionista. Her dreams of pursuing a career in the field were put off due to the pandemic. But years later, she designed her very own swimwear line under her new company, AlienStudios.
March 6, 2026 by Krysta Anderson

Taveionn Telfer starts new career as a fashion designer

Many are familiar with the styles of social media influencer and content creator Taveionn Telfer. But did you know that the fashionista once had big plans of becoming a designer? She even began…
Toni-Ann Hibbert envisions her next destination as she explores the all-new Mitsubishi Destinator, with sales executive Isaco Fairclough, showcasing its features.
March 6, 2026

Something Extra | Friday

Mitsubishi Motors officially introduced its all-new seven-seater SUV, the Destinator, to the Jamaican market during a launch event at The Jamaica Pegasus last Wednesday. Held under the theme ‘Where to…
Styled by her daughter and longtime stylist, Ivy Coco Maurice, this year’s TIME Women of the Year honouree Sheryl Lee Ralph poses on the red carpet at Sunday’s Actor Awards .
March 6, 2026

Sheryl Lee Ralph among TIME Women of the Year

Emmy Award–winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph has been named a 2026 TIME Women of the Year honouree, joining a distinguished group of global leaders, artists, and advocates recognised for their impact…