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Miss Universe Jamaica St Elizabeth 2026 Suzan Dowdie says service remains at the heart of her work as she continues supporting vulnerable residents through the Lil Suz Foundation.
25 Jul, 2026 0

Miss Universe Jamaica St Elizabeth keeps service at heart of reign

For Suzan Dowdie, becoming the first Miss Universe Jamaica St Elizabeth was more than a personal triumph; she viewed it as a victory for every elder she has served, every woman challenging gender…
Shanice Kelly (left), one of the beneficiaries of a netball programme instituted by the Social Development Commission (SDC) in Flankers, St James, receives a certificate of participation from Omar Frith, the SDC’s executive director, during the SDC’s i
25 Jul, 2026 0

SDC opening doors to opportunity through MoBay Women’s Empowerment Fair

WESTERN BUREAU: Several women in Montego Bay, St James should now be better equipped to venture into the world of work, thanks to Thursday’s inaugural Montego Bay Women’s Empowerment and Opportunity…
25 Jul, 2026 0

Editorial | Tackling food waste

According to the UN Environment Programme’s Food Waste Index, in 2024, the average Jamaican household threw out an estimated 88 kilogrammes (194 pounds) of food. Combined, that was over 243,000 tonnes…
Letters
25 Jul, 2026 0

Jamaica must become a nation under God

THE EDITOR, Madam: What has become of the command to “Love thy neighbour as thyself”? There are many wants and needs. Mankind seems to have forgotten that we are but stewards. Adam failed to keep the…
Nico Lee and Mickala Simmonds show off their team colours at the Coca-Cola World Cup final experience.
25 Jul, 2026 0

Something Extra | Saturday

Several hotspots across Kingston, St Andrew and St Catherine were transformed into football watch parties on Sunday as fans gathered to witness the FIFA World Cup reach its thrilling conclusion with…
10-year-old Ricshi Scarlett proudly displays her first-place medal at the Scotia Kids Football Championships finals on May 31. The Rousseau Primary student discovered a passion for football after taking up the sport less than a year ago.
25 Jul, 2026 0

GoodHeart |10-y-o Ricshi Scarlett finds her place in football

At just 10 years old, Ricshi Scarlett has already developed a passion for competition through track and field and netball. However, it was a simple decision to say “yes” to trying something new that…
Sir Garry Sobers
25 Jul, 2026 0

Tony Deyal | Two Caribbean greats: Sparrow and Sir Garfield Sobers

Zeno Obi Constance is by far the best in the Caribbean and beyond. This article is part of an attempt to reach, teach, and increase our knowledge and commitment to our development.
Iechiea Cheryl Tenyue
25 Jul, 2026 0

Iechiea Cheryl Tenyue | Taking stock 4 generations on: What do we do now?

My grandparents arrived in Britain in the 1950s. Descendants of Africans trafficked to the Americas; they answered the call to help rebuild a country recovering from a world war. They came believing…
Artwork by Cuban Osmany Betancourt stands on exhibit in Havana Bay where the Astral ship from the Spanish humanitarian organisation Open Arms arrives, in Cuba.
25 Jul, 2026 0

Ronald Sanders | Party politics and the national interest

In 1796, as George Washington prepared to leave the presidency of the United States, he issued a warning that remains relevant, particularly for Caribbean small states. He was addressing a young…