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Director of Tourism, Donovan White (left), looks on as Chair of the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) Planning Committee, Nicola Madden-Greig, responds to a question, during the launch of JAPEX 2025 on Monday, September 15 at the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB
December 9, 2025

JAPEX 2025 to be bigger than ever

Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) 2025 is expected to be the biggest ever with a record number of industry stakeholders, including 116 international buyers from more than 25 countries. An annual…
Church Teachers’ College in Manchester.
December 9, 2025

Church Teachers’ College on course to attain university status

Church Teachers’ College in Manchester is repositioning itself to attain university status. According to Principal of the institution, Dr Garth Anderson, its graduates have gone on to become not…
His court date is being finalised.
December 9, 2025

Mountain View Avenue robbery suspect intercepted in Manchester

The police in Manchester on Monday arrested a man who is suspected of carrying out a robbery along Mountain View Avenue in St Andrew. They say cash, including Jamaican and United States currencies,…
A court is to be set.
December 9, 2025

May Pen hospital attendant accused of using man's bank card to spend over $73,000

A 40-year-old May Pen, Clarendon man has been charged for allegedly using a man's bank card to make purchases totalling over $73,000. Charged with unauthourised access to computer data and…
Mr Vegas is among dancehall artistes to perform at the swearing in of Dr Andrew Holness as Prime Minister.
December 9, 2025

Four dancehall artistes to perform at Holness' swearing-in ceremony

Several dancehall artistes are slated to perform at the swearing-in ceremony of Dr Andrew Holness as Prime Minister, Tuesday afternoon. The ceremony which is scheduled for 4 p.m. at King's…
Governor General Sir Patrick Allen (right) with Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness at King's House. Holness was sworn in on September 16.
December 9, 2025

Leadership is a privilege, GG tells PM Holness at swearing-in

Governor General Sir Patrick Allen says leadership is not merely a title, but a privilege and solemn responsibility. Allen made the declaration while delivering remarks before he administered the…
Maliek Headed of Rusea's High tries to shake from Frome Technical High's Jevani Plummer (left) during their ISSA daCosta Cup Zone B match at the Collin Miller Sports Complex in Lucea, Hanover on Tuesday, September 16. The match was called off owing to ligh
December 9, 2025

Rusea's, Frome daCosta Cup match called off due to rain and lightning

Today's ISSA daCosta Cup first-round match between Zone B rivals Rusea's High and Frome Technical High had to be called off during half-time due to lightning and pouring rain. The match was…
Raine Cooper
December 9, 2025 by Olivia Brown

Glenmuir valedictorian stands out among nation’s brightest scholars

Raine Cooper’s journey is one of faith, discipline, resilience, and unwavering family support. At 16 years old, the Glenmuir High School valedictorian has distinguished herself among Jamaica’s…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness delivering his address after taking the Oath of Office at his swearing-in at King's House on September 16.
December 9, 2025

'Much more to build': Holness signals no plan to walk away

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has dismissed suggestions that he could soon make way for new leadership after presiding over a period in Jamaica’s history that has seen significant reductions in…