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Ziping Chen (left), chairman of LCH Development Limited, presents a cheque valued at $1 million from the Chinese Community in Montego Bay to Dave Scott (right), principal of Howard Cooke Primary School. Sharing in the occasion are (from second left) Veroni
14 Apr, 2026 0

Chinese community donates $1m to Howard Cooke Primary’s recovery

WESTERN BUREAU: The Howard Cooke Primary School in Montego Bay, which had its furniture, equipment and vital records destroyed when mud, debris and floodwaters associated with Hurricane Melissa…
Children’s Advocate Diahann Gordon Harrison.
14 Apr, 2026 0

Gordon Harrison suggests Child Diversion Act clarifies ‘accepting responsibility’

Children’s Advocate Diahann Gordon Harrison wants the Child Diversion Act to make it clear that the ‘accepting of responsibility’ by a child who commits an offence should not automatically be followed…
A humanoid robot manufactured by Novautek showcased at an exhibition in Hong Kong on Monday, April 13, 2026.
14 Apr, 2026 0

Humanoid robots show off language and boxing skills in Hong Kong

A humanoid robot about the size of a primary school student had something to share in Hong Kong – it sang songs and spoke to people in Mandarin and English, answering whatever questions they posed and…
Hanover’s police commander, Superintendent Andrew Nish.
14 Apr, 2026 0

Hanover police replace curfew with ‘soca aerobics’

WESTERN BUREAU: Days after a curfew ended in the Hopewell township in Hanover, the parish’s police returned to the community and engaged residents in an initiative dubbed ‘soca aerobics’, which is…
Dancehall star Shenseea popped up on the road, adding a little extra star power to the road in a custom snake-inspired costume designed by Anna-Lisa Guthrie for the 2026 Carnival in Jamaica Road March.
14 Apr, 2026 0

Something Extra | Tuesday

Yard Mas, Gen XS, and Xodus revellers brought unmatched energy to Carnival Sunday, taking over the streets in a dazzling road march display. The streets of New Kingston and St Andrew were alive with…
Denise Cagley‑Jefferson, newly appointed executive director of Food For The Poor Jamaica.
14 Apr, 2026 0

Food For The Poor Jamaica appoints new executive director

Denise Cagley-Jefferson has been appointed executive director of Food For The Poor Jamaica (FFTP Jamaica). She brings more than 20 years’ experience in the international non-profit sector, with a…
Sherando Ferril (right) and Christopher ‘Johnny’ Daley.
14 Apr, 2026 0

Unscripted Sundays celebrates first anniversary

They initially gathered simply to read scripts and breathe life into characters born from their imagination. What began as a simple exercise soon evolved into an exciting creative incubator. A project…
From left: Sandra Glasgow, managing director of RevUp Caribbean Limited; Melanie Subratie, chairman of FirstAngels Caribbean Limited; Dr Kevin Brown, president of the University of Technology, Jamaica (both holding folders containing signed copies of the a
14 Apr, 2026 0

New partnership targets startup growth, innovation

A partnership between the University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica’s Technology Innovation Centre (TIC), RevUp Caribbean Limited and FirstAngels Caribbean (FAC) is intended to strengthen the…
Jamaica‑born visual artist Andy Ballentine (second left) poses with his official proclamation alongside Miramar Vice Mayor Eddy Edwards (second right), Commissioners Maxwell B. Chambers (left) and Avril Cherasard last Friday.
14 Apr, 2026 0

Spanish Town‑born artist honoured in Miramar

Spanish Town–born visual artist Andy Ballentine has been recognised for his contributions to art and community development in Miramar, Florida. Ballentine, an alumnus of Spanish Town High School, was…