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April 16, 2026 by Mickalia Kington

Vigilance urged in keeping eye open for hand, foot and mouth disease

Western Bureau: With the nation now in one of the windows associated with the emergence of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), health officials are urging parents, caregivers, and educators to…
This album cover image released by Warner Records shows ‘Confessions ll’ by Madonna, set for release on July 3.
April 16, 2026

Madonna announces new album, a sequel two decades later

NEW YORK (AP): As Madonna sang in her 2005 hit, Hung Up, time goes by so slowly. But it continues to move. On Wednesday, the pop superstar announced she’ll release a new album, Confessions on a Dance…
Mushroom soup from ‘The Beetlebung Farm Cookbook’ by Chris Fischer with Catherine Young.
April 16, 2026

Recipe | Mushroom soup with parsley and egg

Shiitake mushrooms from North Tabor Farm, on Martha's Vineyard, inspired this recipe from Chris Fischer's cookbook The Beetlebung Farm. For this soup, you can replace the chicken stock with…
Buju Banton
April 16, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

Buju Banton sings about love on ‘Butterflies’

Fans of Buju Banton will be smiling ear to ear to learn that the Gargamel is back to his old ways, musically. His latest song shouts ‘90s dancehall meets the present, and it is sure to keep the dance…
Participants in the Tabanca in the Kitchen: Passport to New Orleans session pose with their completed dishes on Monday.
April 16, 2026 by Krysta Anderson

JFDK comforts post-carnival blues with Tabanca in the Kitchen

Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen kicked off its Tabanca in the Kitchen series on Monday night with Passport to New Orleans. The vibe and energy of the quaint culinary space set the tone for the…
United States President Donald Trump is joined by Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar at the signing ceremony for the agreement establishing the military alliance known as the Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition.
April 16, 2026

Editorial | CARICOM can’t reverse T&T backing

It is not surprising that many people, including some regional governments, are having second thoughts about the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) endorsement of Trinidad and Tobago for a non-permanent…
April 16, 2026

Basil Jarrett | Opportunities in every (Middle East) crisis

Let’s get this out of the way early. What is happening in the Middle East is a sad, disheartening and completely regrettable waste of human life and property.