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May 13, 2026
Wiretaps, videos central to case against Flippa Mafia
Jamaican entertainer ‘Flippa Mafia’ was under video surveillance by United States (US) law enforcement agents when he and three other men allegedly engaged in the sale of various illegal drugs over…
May 12, 2026
by Kimone Francis
BEYOND AID - EU signals new era in Jamaica relations; sees country as partner of solutions amid global turmoil
The European Union (EU) is seeking to rebrand its relationship with Jamaica, signalling a shift away from traditional donor-recipient dynamics to a partnership of potential amid a crumbling global…
May 12, 2026
by Sashana Small
Tufton promises health sector relief as nurse recruitment drive continues
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton said Jamaicans should begin seeing improvements in the health sector in the coming months as the Government makes progress in addressing the shortage…
May 12, 2026
by Karen Madden
CHEF CLAUDIA PARKINSON - Living her dream
Among the delights of life that bring people together while aligning cultures is food, and Chef Claudia Parkinson knows that only too well.
For the last eight years, the St Mary native has been…
May 12, 2026
Wemyss-Gorman reflects in ‘Life, Duty & Command’
Vice-Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman, chief of defence staff of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), released her first memoir, Life, Duty & Command, on Sunday on Amazon.
Within 24 hours of its…
May 12, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
May 12, 2026
by Lester Hinds
Jamaicans in diaspora see ‘interesting’ years ahead with nomination of new ambassador to island
Politician and former news anchor Kari Lake has been nominated by President Donald Trump to be the new United States (US) ambassador to Jamaica.
The White House made the announcement yesterday.
She…
May 12, 2026
CXC: AI alone won’t determine SBA grades
CXC says AI detection tools will not be the sole basis for decisions on students’ work in school-based assessments (SBAs). Instead, the council will prioritise fairness and human judgement, according…
May 12, 2026
Fraser Fontaine & Kong tops 70 firms to win Corporate Wellness Challenge
Fraser Fontaine & Kong walked away with top honours at the Jamaica Moves Corporate Wellness Challenge 8x8 Edition. The winners were announced at an awards brunch held on Saturday after months of…