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Mylène Ferriera (left), president, Alliance Française de la Jamaïque, and Dr Kevin Brown (second left), president, University of Technology, Jamaica, cut the ribbon to officially open the new offices of the Alliance Française at the Technology Innovati
April 1, 2026

A French connection

The Alliance Française de la Jamaïque has opened its new location at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) Papine Campus, forecasting a 20 per cent rise in teaching and cultural activity…
From left: Sheldon Seymour, board director at the Nature Preservation Foundation (NPF); Blane Stoddart, director, NPF; Sophia Harris, executive director at the Blue Mahoe Charitable Foundation; Carla Myrie, executive director at the NPF; and David Mullings
April 1, 2026 by Karen Madden

Diaspora targeted to rescue Hope Gardens

Facing an $88-million operating deficit, the Nature Preservation Foundation (NPF) has launched an international fundraising campaign to rescue Hope Royal Botanic Gardens (HRBG). The initiative,…
The order to enroll in another school is one of three conditions that were imposed during a bail hearing in the St Ann Children’s Court on Wednesday.
April 1, 2026

Student charged in attack on classmate granted bail, ordered to enrol in another school

The Aabuthnott Gallimore High School student who is facing a criminal charge for allegedly injuring a classmate with a metal chair during an attack inside a classroom has been granted bail and ordered…
April 1, 2026

Jamaica enforces new spiny lobster rules covering declaration, storage and trade controls

The National Fisheries Authority has begun enforcing new spiny lobster regulations for the 2026 close season, introducing declaration, storage and monitoring requirements while allowing consumption…
NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39-B on April 1, 2026, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
April 1, 2026

New era of moon exploration begins with Artemis II launch

(AP) — Four astronauts embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon Wednesday, humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century and the thrilling leadoff in the US space programme push…
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright (left); Executive Director of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica Dr Velton Gooden, and Chief Executive Officer of the CARICOM Regional Organization for Standards and Qu
April 1, 2026

BSJ to establish regional motorcycle helmet-testing lab

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) will be establishing a regional motorcycle helmet-testing laboratory to help raise awareness about the importance of using certified, high-quality motorcycle…
April 1, 2026

Court frees man after prosecution fails to establish firearm link

A man who was on trial for illegal gun possession was freed in the Gun Court on Tuesday after the prosecution failed to establish that he was in possession of the illegal firearm. Nembhard Fletcher…
Reggae Boyz players Bailey Cadamarteri (left) and Richard King celebrate the former’s 18th-minute goal during a FIFA playoff game against New Caledonia at the Guadalajara Stadium last week.
March 31, 2026 by Audley Boyd

LAST SHOT

It shall be now or never for the Reggae Boyz, when they take their final kick at qualifying for this summer’s FIFA Men’s World Cup against the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) today. Match time…
Tyrese ‘City Puss’ McKenzie
March 31, 2026 by Andre Williams

Killing spree

A 21-year-old police constable is at the centre of a murder-for-hire investigation that has rocked the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), after he was slapped with charges for three homicides committed…