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Jamaica’s Rowland Phillips plays a backhanded return during Davis Cup Group II action at the Eric Bell Tennis Centre in 2024.
07 Feb, 2026 0

‘We’re here to win’

When the Davis Cup World Group II Playoffs tie between Jamaica and Uruguay takes place across this weekend, both teams will be gunning for the win following intense preparations ahead of the match.…
Homes under water at OceanPointe in Hanover.
07 Feb, 2026 0

Flooding, cold front leave chilling effect in Hanover

Western Bureau: Heavy rains that lashed sections of Hanover this week took a heavy toll on the parish, causing major flooding in the OceanPointe Housing Development and land slippage in other areas,…
Fayval Williams, minister of finance and the public service.
07 Feb, 2026 0

Jamaica eyes stronger ties as CAF rethinks risk metrics

Finance Minister Fayval Williams says Jamaica is looking to deepen its relationship with CAF-Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, noting that the financial institution has grown more…
Sixty-five-year-old US Army veteran Godfrey Wade with three of his grandchildren.
07 Feb, 2026 0

US Army vet booted to Ja

Godfrey Wade, the 65-year-old United States (US) Army veteran who was detained in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility for months, has been deported to Jamaica. Wade arrived in the…
The business matchmaking roundtable, organised by CAF within the framework of the International Economic Forum held in Panama last week, was the first of its kind in Latin America and the Caribbean. It brought together more than 400 business leaders, who h
07 Feb, 2026 0

CAF Business Matchmaking Forum generates over US$72m in commercial expectations

PANAMA CITY, Panama The business matchmaking roundtable, organised by CAF within the framework of the International Economic Forum, was the first of its kind in Latin America and the Caribbean. It…
07 Feb, 2026 0

Search on for missing ballistic evidence as trial continues for cops in triple killing

A search is now under way at the police central store to locate key ballistic evidence collected in the January 2013 fatal shooting of three men along Acadia Drive, St Andrew. The revelation came…
Leco Bradford smiles as Marisa Dalrymple‑Philibert (right), minister of state in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, operates the lift to assist him on to the Justice Bus. Looking on are Dian Watson (left), executive director of the Legal
07 Feb, 2026 0

Government intensifies push for disability access to justice

The Government says it is intensifying efforts to ensure that persons with disabilities are fully integrated into the national discourse and are able to access justice with dignity and opportunity.…
Reggae Queen Marcia Griffiths, seen here performing at the 2025 Coveside Concert in St Ann, shows off her timeless vocal skills with ‘Grateful’ on the ‘Jam Again Riddim’ compilation album.
07 Feb, 2026 0

‘Jam Again Riddim’ project brings joy, nostalgia

Hardcore reggae one-drop music lovers are excited about the release of the Jam Again Riddim album compilation because it conjures up feelings of nostalgia and joy with its authentic one-drop vibe – a…
Afiya Birch-Gentles (second left) poses with a few students from Bridgeport High School (from left) Kaycia Harriott, Dejanique Campbell, and Jayda Campbell, during the project launch of Beauty Beyond Brushes held last Friday at the Portmore City Municipali
07 Feb, 2026 0

GoodHeart | Afiya Birch-Gentles takes Beauty Beyond Brushes

For Afiya Birch-Gentles, confidence starts with the right foundation. Inspired by her reign in pageantry, this self-taught make-up artist has chosen to share her passion with the younger generation…