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August 22, 2026

Tony Deyal | Chickens, chicks, cars and eggs

In my days moving around for different companies, I found out that Argentina is the eighth-largest country in the world and the second-largest in South America. I found out that there was a “bimbo”…
From left: Senior Superintendent of Police Eron Samuels, commanding officer for the St James Police Division; Councillor Richard Vernon, mayor of Montego Bay; Jason Russell, president of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and Roshane Reid-Ko
August 22, 2026 by Christopher Thomas

More compassion needed for cancer patients, says JCS head

WESTERN BUREAU: Executive director of the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS), Roshane Reid-Koomson, is urging Jamaicans, particularly employers and healthcare workers, to show greater compassion towards…
Former international supermodel and pageant and runway coach, Lu Sierra.
August 22, 2026

Jamaica Beauty, Fashion & Wellness Expo promises ‘epic’ weekend

Jamaica’s beauty, fashion and wellness industries will take centre stage this weekend as Jamaica Beauty, Fashion & Wellness Week culminates with the 2026 Miss Universe Jamaica Grand Coronation.…
Delroy Chuck (right), minister of justice and constitutional affairs, chats with Justice Bryan Sykes, chief justice of Jamaica, during the Judiciary’s Strategic Management Retreat at the AC Hotel in Kingston on Monday.
Updated 22 hours ago by Tanesha Mundle

Digital court case management system to go live in October 2027

Jamaica’s Judiciary is aiming to launch an integrated electronic case management system (IECMS) on October 1, 2027, as the government and the courts prepare to invest millions of US dollars in…
Letters
August 22, 2026

Why not call for better governance?

THE EDITOR, Madam: The growing call for a stronger political opposition in Jamaica is understandable. A healthy democracy requires effective scrutiny, accountability, and a credible alternative to…
Lishann Salmon
Updated 22 hours ago

Retired US Navy Officer Karl Bryan to be installed as Ja’s Honorary Consul in Richmond

Washington, D.C.: The Embassy of Jamaica will formally introduce Jamaica-born retired United States Navy officer Karl Bryan to the Jamaican community in Virginia as Jamaica’s second honorary consul…
Immediate Past President Mark Malabver passes the baton to La Sonja Harrison, the newly installed president of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, during the investiture ceremony at the association’s 62nd Annual Conference at the Ocean Coral Spring Hote
August 22, 2026 by Christopher Thomas

Returning JTA president raises $18-billion school repair doubt

WESTERN BUREAU: La Sonja Harrison, the newly reinstalled president of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), wants the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information to say whether the $18…
Ian Allen/PHotographer Hayden Hiltz (left) from Jamaica scores against Puerto Rico duing the 2026 Pan-American Men’s Lacrosse Championship at the Stadium East field on Friday.
August 21, 2026

Jamaica qualify for World Lacrosse Championship

Jamaica secured their spoke at the 2027 World Lacrosse Men's Championship after a comprehensive 13-6 win over Puerto Rico at the 2026 Pan-American Men's Lacrosse Championship on Friday night…
August 21, 2026

TikTok reaches US$400 million settlement with US Justice Department over children's privacy

AP – TikTok has reached a US$400 million settlement with the US Department of Justice, ending a 2024 lawsuit alleging the company violated federal children's privacy laws. The DOJ said Friday…