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April 27, 2026

Yoga: Answer to deal with modern stress

In the vibrant, fast-paced life — from bustling streets to the industrious energy of our corporate hubs – stress has become an uninvited guest in many of our homes and workplaces. While we are a…
The JMMB SME Resource Centre team pose for a photo with Cohort 3 graduates of the SME PowHERful Women in Business Programme.
April 27, 2026

Third cohort of PowHERful Women in Business Programme graduates

The JMMB Group, through its SME Resource Centre, recently celebrated the graduation of the latest cohort of its PowHERful Women in Business Programme at a ceremony held at the AC Hotel.
April 27, 2026

Acts of violence in schools must be stopped

THE EDITOR, Madam: The world is at a crossroads, though it has been like that. However, while we cannot “blame di youth”, we must correct them and make restitution regarding our own errors. …
Brian Anderson, the president of the National Secondary Students’ Council.
April 27, 2026 by Christopher Thomas

NSSC wants greater focus on neurodivergent students’ issues

WESTERN BUREAU: The National Secondary Students’ Council (NSSC) is calling for education stakeholders, including teachers, parents, students, and policymakers, to pay greater attention to the issues…
Rick Houghton, whose drive-time show reaches 80,000 listeners in Liverpool, goes live at exactly 10 a.m. local time, last Monday, for his 4-7 p.m. show on In Demand Radio’s Decades channel. In Demand Radio is among four United Kingdom radio channels and
April 27, 2026

International radio blitz aimed at boosting tourism

Jamaica’s tourism pitch to visitors from the United Kingdom (UK), Canada and the United States (US) has been a whole lot louder as of last Monday, with 11 overseas radio stations broadcasting from…
Tennis player Kevin Simms shows Broughton Primary students the basics of tennis, as they eagerly take to the court during the programme’s launch.
April 27, 2026

Broughton students help to build new tennis court, spark excitement for sport

Excitement is building at Broughton Primary School in Westmoreland following the completion of a newly marked tennis court – an initiative aimed at boosting physical activity and introducing students…
April 26, 2026

PNPYO enters NaRRA debate, questions executive powers and oversight limits

The People’s National Party Youth Organisation (PNP YO) has rejected the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Bill in its "current form", escalating the political debate…
Mark Malabver, president of the Jamaica Teachers' Association.
April 26, 2026

Wear black, stay alert! - JTA rallies teachers ahead of Tuesday's salary talks with gov't

Teachers across Jamaica have been asked to wear black on Monday and Tuesday as the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) meets with the Ministry of Finance on Tuesday to negotiate outstanding…
April 26, 2026

JLP mobilises political backing for NaRRA bill amid parliamentary scrutiny

The ruling Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) Area Council 3 has endorsed the proposed National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) bill, boosting political support amid concerns about its…