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Daryl Vaz, minister of science, energy, telecommunications and transport.
April 17, 2026 by Carolyn Guniss

Economist urges Jamaica to leave oil alone

Executive director of the Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CAPRI) Dr Damien King hopes Jamaica never strikes commercially viable oil – and he means it. King, a former lecturer in economics at the…
Whoopi Goldberg
April 17, 2026

Whoopi Goldberg launches WhoopInk, a Blackstone Publishing imprint

NEW YORK (AP): After publishing more than a dozen books of her own, Whoopi Goldberg wants to help others do the same. The Oscar-winning actor and co-host of The View has launched the imprint WhoopInk,…
This cover image, released by G.P. Putnam’s Sons, shows ‘Go Gentle’ by Maria Semple. 
April 17, 2026

Oprah Winfrey names Maria Semple’s ‘Go Gentle’ as latest book club pick

NEW YORK (AP): Maria Semple’s Go Gentle, a comic novel about a Stoic philosopher and single mother in Manhattan who finds herself caught up in events that challenge her capacity for acceptance, is…
A fisherman of more than 40 years, Kevin Absolom, who fishes around the Kingston Harbour, says he has resorted to making shorter trips.
April 17, 2026 by Sashana Small

Shorter trips, higher prices

Rising oil prices are taking a toll on Jamaican fishermen, forcing many to make shorter trips out to sea and to increase the price of their catch to cope with the escalating fuel expenses. “It rough…
With a focus on the spring/summer couture designer collections unveiled in Paris back in January, the new ‘Vogue Korea’ editorial spotlights SAINT’s Sanique Dill in a black mesh dress and floral earpiece by Dior Haute Couture.
April 17, 2026

Sanique Dill scores ‘Vogue Korea’, ‘Heroine’

Gap-toothed, green-eyed Jamaican beauty Sanique Dill’s stocks are on the rise. From London to Paris, photographers jostle to lens the SAINT International stunner. Dill’s expanding resume of glam…
‘You, Me & Tuscany’ is a romantic comedy film directed by Kat Coiro and written by Ryan Engle.
April 17, 2026

Movie Review | Halle Bailey searches for romance in ‘You, Me & Tuscany’

AP: This may seem like a small nit to pick. But before we get started on You, Me & Tuscany, can we ask this one nagging question: Why can’t movies be realistic about luggage? When Anna (Halle…
Omar Wright (left), lead, environment and community development at the JN Foundation presents a cheque to Reverend Father Garvin Augustine, executive director of Mustard Seed Communities to carry out repairs to Blessed Assurance in St James, which was dama
April 17, 2026

Mustard Seed to undertake critical repairs with funds raised by JN

The JN Foundation has channelled approximately $1.4 million to the Mustard Seed Communities’ (MSC) Blessed Assurance home in St James to assist with critical rebuilding following severe damage by…
Voice had a full week on The Rock for Carnival in Jamaica, our lens captures the soca star at Lost in Paradise, where he also hit the stage.
April 17, 2026

Something Extra | Friday

Flirty, floral, and full of energy, the Campari-sponsored Xodus Lost in Paradise brought a fresh vibe to Carnival in Jamaica last Friday. Set against dreamy backdrops at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, the…
Kith‑Ann Excell, organiser of the Comfort and Care Relief Drive, stands alongside donated relief supplies at a Florida warehouse.
April 17, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Relief drive seeks sponsors to deliver donated supplies

Relief supplies assembled for Jamaica’s elderly in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa have yet to reach their intended recipients. The items have been collected and packed, but their organiser is now…