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May 8, 2026
by Nicola Cunningham
Dean Fraser, Tarrus Riley for special Mother’s Day experience at Plantation Smokehouse
There will be food, music and plenty of new memories made at Plantation Smokehouse in Richmond, St Ann, come Mother’s Day, as saxophonist Dean Fraser and reggae artiste, Tarrus Riley, team up for an…
May 9, 2026
Delcita and daughter Dreanna Williams share creative bond - Actress opens ‘Contestant69’ on Mother’s Day
Veteran Jamaican actress and playwright Andrea ‘Delcita’ Wright has built a career that spans decades of stage performance and comedy, earning her a respected place in local theatre. Beyond her own…
May 8, 2026
Astronomers believe they’ve detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto
A new study suggests that a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto harbours a thin, delicate atmosphere that may have been created by volcanic eruptions or a comet strike.
May 8, 2026
Tech is turning increasingly to religion in a quest to create ethical AI
As concerns mount over artificial intelligence and its rapid integration into society, tech companies are increasingly turning to faith leaders for guidance on how to shape the technology — a…
May 8, 2026
The rapid embrace of AI in China, its biggest testing ground, may shape how AI is used globally
On a recent weekday, around 50 people gathered outside the headquarters of a Chinese mobile Internet company, waiting to get help with installing an artificial intelligence assistant.
May 8, 2026
Bank of England joins other central banks in freezing rate cuts as Iran war upends global economy
The Bank of England kept its main interest rate on hold at 3.75 per cent on Thursday and hinted of hikes to come as policymakers assess the economic impact of the Iran war and Tehran's effective…
May 8, 2026
Worries about AI’s risks to humanity loom over the trial pitting Musk against OpenAI’s leaders
At the heart of the trial pitting Elon Musk against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is a moment when they found common cause on an ever more pressing question: how to protect humanity from the risks of…
May 8, 2026
Senate approves NaRRA bill amid continued oversight concerns
The Senate has approved the controversial National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) bill, with the Government using its majority to reject Opposition amendments targeting additional…
May 8, 2026
US jobless claim applications rise to 200,000 but remain historically low despite economic headwinds
US jobless claim applications rose last week but remain at historically low levels despite elevated inflation and other economic headwinds.