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May 5, 2026

JDF soldier wins UTech pitch competition with AI business

With a desire to improve customer service in Jamaica, Andre Thomas, an entrepreneur and Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) member, entered and emerged winner of the University of Technology (UTech)…
May 5, 2026

TAJ says motor vehicle registration services restored islandwide

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that the system issue which temporarily disrupted the processing of motor vehicle registration-related transactions has been resolved.
May 5, 2026

Couple opening doors to tertiary education for St Thomas students 

For Kenroy and Melaine Moyston, access to higher education should never be limited by a student’s financial circumstances.  Guided by this belief, the husband-and-wife team has launched the Open Door…
May 5, 2026

Special-needs students gain work experience at PBCJ

The Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica (PBCJ) recently hosted three special-needs students, aged 17 to 19, from the Best Care Special Education School for a three-week work-experience…
May 5, 2026

Exciting storytelling experience for Child Month

Ntukuma, The Storytelling Foundation of Jamaica moves into high gear with its Storytelling Extravaganza for Child Month 2026. Powered by the nomination of its 2025 production for Best Children’s…
May 5, 2026

JCDC Music National Finals - 8-year-old beats nerves to win top awards  

At just eight years old, Na’Quan Brown stood on the national stage and did something many twice his age still struggle to do, he believed in himself. The young singer from Montego Bay, representing…
May 5, 2026

Cultural showcase honours the spirit of Cinco de Mayo 

Espolòn Tequila commemorated the historical significance of Cinco de Mayo with an immersive cultural showcase at Terrace at 100 Bar and Restaurant, highlighting the shared legacies of resilience,…
Letters
May 5, 2026

Rising gas prices fuelling hardship and frustration

THE EDITOR, Madam: As gasoline prices continue to rise at an alarming rate, people are strained and frustrated. While fuel is a necessity, the increasing cost is placing a significant financial…
Letters
May 5, 2026

Are young people merely puppets in the hands of the adults?

THE EDITOR, Madam: We write with deep concern following recent radio commentary surrounding the proposal to increase the age of consent to 18. In that discussion, it was suggested that adolescents…