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Professor Donna Hope.
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Dancehall artistes and the right to free speech

Much has been made of Beenie Man’s recent comments on an international platform when he was asked about Jamaica’s recovery efforts one year after the passage of Hurricane Melissa, and also of Prime…
From left, Kayanne Anderson, Malene Joseph, Janine ‘JKuhl’ Coombs, Arielle Cowie, Alfredo Caxaj, Zorina Andall, Nikita Vaughn Li-Li Octave, Mia Gormandy-Benjamin and stooping at front Christine Semba (left) and Apryl McIntosh-Smith.
09 Nov, 2026 0

Jkuhl shares her WOMEX 2026 experience - ‘I felt like I was destined to be there’

Singer and songwriter Janine ‘Jkuhl’ Coombs dreamt of being a performer at the World Music Expo – better known as WOMEX – and she had submitted applications before, but just didn’t get a favourable…
Reggae Boyz coach Rudolph Speid.
09 Nov, 2026 0

Coach Speid demands commitment

Reggae Boyz interim head coach Rudolph Speid says commitment to the national programme remains an important consideration in his squad selection ahead of Jamaica’s Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal…
Lorna Deers (second right), widow of Howard Deers, presents a symbolic cheque for $150,000 towards the Howard Deers Scholarship to Georgia Green (second left), acting principal of St James High School, and Valette Campbell, the school’s bursar. Sharing i
09 Nov, 2026 0

Late cricket stalwart’s legacy lives on through scholarships

WESTERN BUREAU: THREE YEARS after his death, the legacy of generosity, compassion and community service of the late Howard Deers, a former life member and first vice-president of the Montego Bay…
Above: Nickesha Greenfield (left), sales manager, Beaches Negril, and Giselle Bradshaw, guest experience manager, call for draping and warm, rich tones.
09 Nov, 2026 0

Something Extra | Monday

Glitz, glamour and outstanding service took centre stage at the Montego Bay Convention Centre as the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) rolled out the red carpet for its Tourism Service…
 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
08 Nov, 2026 0

Nvidia investigating reports that CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by Chinese intelligence

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Nvidia is opening an investigation into reports that CEO Jensen Huang was the “target of a foreign intelligence effort,” the company’s board of directors said Sunday. The…
Whether the draw is enough to ease the pressure on coach Michael Carrick remains to be seen.
08 Nov, 2026 0

Man United stages another stunning comeback in 4-4 draw with Aston Villa

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United did it again. Two goals down inside four minutes against Aston Villa in their English Premier League match on Sunday and trailing 4-2 going into…
Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake:“Do not allow the noise around you to become louder than the purpose within you".
08 Nov, 2026 0

Do not focus on "those who thrive on distractions, provocations and the spreading of false information," Commish tells cops

Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake has urged cops to not allow themselves to focus, even for “a moment”, on “those who thrive on distraction, provocation and the spreading of false information”. …
Brighton’s outstanding start to the English Premier League continued with a seventh win from 10 games, leaving them five points behind leaders and defending champion Arsenal.
08 Nov, 2026 0

Brighton wins again, moves to second in EPL

MANCHESTER, England (AP) – High-flying Brighton moved up to second in the English Premier League (EPL) with a 2-0 win against Brentford on Sunday. Liverpool returned to winning ways, beating Crystal…