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Legendary singer Ernie Smith
April 17, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

Ernie Smith has died

The music fraternity is mourning the passing of legendary singer, Ernie Smith, who died on Thursday evening at a hospital in Florida. He was 80 years old. “He’s gone, he’s no longer with us,” his…
Ernie Smith is photographed by The Gleaner during Reggae Month on February 7, 2017.
April 17, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

Ernie Smith dies at 80

The music fraternity is mourning the passing of legendary singer Ernie Smith, who died on Thursday evening at a hospital in Florida. “He’s gone. He’s no longer with us,” his wife, Claudette…
More than two dozens shells were reportedly found in a yard and along the roadway.
April 17, 2026 by Andre Williams

‘We’re tired of it’

A 29th birthday celebration in Trench Town turned into a night of fear and trauma on Wednesday after police officers descended on a family gathering, detained the celebrant, and allegedly discharged…
Everton McFarlane, executive director of the Insurance Association of Jamaica.
April 17, 2026 by Edmond Campbell

IAJ raises alarm over up to 100% jump in insurance industry fees

Executive Director of the Insurance Association of Jamaica (IAJ) Everton McFarlane says players in the insurance industry are concerned about the magnitude of increase in insurance fees, in some…
Consultant neurosurgeon Dr Roger Hunter.
April 17, 2026 by Kimone Francis

Dr Roger Hunter’s suspension overturned

The Medical Appeals Tribunal has set aside the suspension of neurosurgeon Dr Roger Hunter just under a year after it was imposed by the Medical Council of Jamaica in May 2025. The three-member panel…
Wayne Pinnock
April 17, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

JAAA stands by want-away stars

The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) said the four Jamaican athletes who applied for a transfer of allegiance are still considered valued members of Jamaica’s track and field…
Mumbai Indians’ Quinton de Kock hits a boundary during the Indian Premier League cricket match against Punjab Kings in Mumbai, India, yesterday.
April 17, 2026

De Kock century goes in vain as Punjab hand Mumbai fourth loss

MUMBAI, India (AP): Quinton de Kock’s century went in vain as Punjab Kings continued their unbeaten run by handing Mumbai Indians their fourth straight loss in the Indian Premier League yesterday. De…
Jamaica's Roje Stona celebrates an Olympic record-breaking gold-medal performance in the men’s discus at the Stade de France in Paris, France, on Wednesday, August 7.
April 17, 2026 by Karen Madden

BLOCKED!

Shockwaves rippled through the global track and field community – particularly in Jamaica – after World Athletics (WA) on Thursday blocked the transfer of allegiance to Türkiye for 11 professional…
Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers scores his side’s third goal during the Europa League quarter-final second leg match between Aston Villa and Bologna, in Birmingham, England, yesterday.
April 17, 2026

Villa slam Bologna to set up all-English Europa semi-final

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP): Ollie Watkins scored again as Aston Villa knocked Bologna out of the Europa League in a 4-0 rout yesterday to set up an all-English semi-final against Nottingham Forest.…