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Veterinarian Dr Briana Schwapp Hayle in a sculpted white Christopher Esber dress.
January 6, 2026

Something Extra | Tuesday

As midnight neared on Port Antonio’s shoreline, Geejam Hotel hosted Forward, a New Year’s Eve experience held in partnership with Heineken. Lively music sets and curated dishes guided the night at the…
The Henrys raise a glass, making a toast to happily ever after.
January 6, 2026 by Krysta Anderson

Stefon and Danae go from college friends to soulmates

It was a typical day in college for Stefon Henry, who was invited to hang out at a table with friends. While sitting with the group, an unfamiliar face captured his attention. Her name was Danae…
Letters
January 6, 2026

Warmington is right this time

THE EDITOR, Madam: Some of these men of the cloth, so-called pastors, continue to gaze into the heavens with admiration while their hearts are immersed in greed and corruption. Church leaders should…
2025 ISSA daCosta Cup champions St Elizabeth Technical High (STETHS) during their celebration at the school on Monday, January 5, 2026.
January 5, 2026

‘A wonderful feeling’… STETHS celebrates 2025 daCosta Cup victory

St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) students and staff today turned out in full force to celebrate the school’s ISSA daCosta Cup team, after they were crowned 2025 champions in the finals in…
Gordon Robinson writes:  Based on Jamaica’s history and current reality, is there another way to reduce murders than police targeting and killing suspected murderers after being “challenged”?
January 5, 2026

Lawyers’ Christian Fellowship raises concern about fatal police shootings since 2026

The Lawyers’ Christian Fellowship on Monday expressed grave concern over multiple fatal shootings by security forces at the start of the year, warning that rising deaths undermine public trust and…
The matter has been formally reported to the Police Federation and the Chaplaincy Unit.
January 5, 2026

JCF mourning death of police corporal

The Jamaica Constabulary Force is mourning the passing of one of its members, who died this morning. He is Corporal Conroy Savoury of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch. According to…
Garbage in Trelawny.
January 5, 2026

Garbage woes for some Trelawny communities, NSWMA working to address the issue

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) says it is working to address the issue of uncollected garbage in sections of Trelawny. Residents of the areas of Hague, Daniel Town and Zion are…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a news conference at the State Department, Friday, December 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
January 5, 2026

US expands list of countries whose citizens must pay up to $15,000 bonds to apply for visas

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has added seven countries, including five in Africa, to the list of nations whose passport holders are required to post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply to…
File photo.
January 5, 2026

Vaz renews call for road safety after deadly Trelawny crash

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz is renewing his call for all road users to exercise greater caution and responsibility when traversing the nation’s roads, following a deadly crash in Trelawny on Sunday. …