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June 28, 2026

Faith, hustle and healing: Reggaepastor ministers through music
Apostle Lamoy Brown, known in musical circles as Reggaepastor, is proud of the impact his Mount Vernon, New York-based Liberty Vision of Hope Restoration Centre has had on the community. Founded some…
June 28, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Khaylia Brown builds futures through science
For Khaylia Brown, science is more than a classroom subject. It is a way of making sense of the world, unlocking opportunity, and persuading young people to believe in their own potential.
June 28, 2026 by Janet Silvera

Heron vows stronger voice for tourism after JHTA victory
Sandals Resorts International executive O'Brian Heron was on Saturday elected president of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), defeating Christopher Jarrett after members voted for…
June 27, 2026 by Karen Madden

Bigger than football 
At least two of Jamaica’s national footballers support Belgian football star Jérémy Doku’s decision to leave his World Cup team camp in the United States to travel to London for the birth of his first…
June 27, 2026 by Janet Silvera

Dream Weekend expects up to 30,000 visitors to Montego Bay
WESTERN BUREAU: Despite reduced hotel capacity following Hurricane Melissa, Dream Entertainment expects up to 30,000 visitors to descend on Montego Bay for this year's Dream Weekend, betting…
June 27, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

STETHS to get Jamaica's first high school mechatronics and robotics lab
WESTERN BUREAU: In addition to its traditional offerings, come September, St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) will expand its technical and vocational curriculum to include robotics, music…
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June 27, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

CARE Fund to target mental health and other social issues 
WESTERN BUREAU:  Dr Kimorley Humphrey, the principal director of the Ministry of Health and Wellness' Community Action for Rewarding Engagement (CARE) Fund, wants community organisations to…
June 27, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

Murder conviction overturned on faulty ID evidence

A man who had been serving a life sentence for murder had both his murder and firearm convictions quashed after the Court of Appeal ruled that the prosecution's case rested on unreliable…
June 27, 2026 by Christopher Thomas

Community influencers urged to join fight against synthetic drugs
WESTERN BUREAU: Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton wants parents, schools, and community leaders to join in the ongoing fight against the use and distribution of synthetic and…