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Roasted carrots topped with spinach-parsley pesto.
April 9, 2026

Recipe | Roasted carrots with spinach parsley pesto

Roasted carrots are one of the simplest and most colourful ways to round out a holiday meal, and carrots and Easter go together like … well, carrots and bunnies. But what if I told you that with just…
It’s a girls night out for Daniela Carey (left) and her gal pal Maiah Lewis.
April 9, 2026

Something Extra | Thursday

Camp Porti 2026 unfolded in Portland with a gentle invitation to unwind and connect. Welcoming activities set the tone at Porti Village, allowing weekenders to mingle and enjoy a convivial brunch at…
Beres Hammond performing at the All White Night segment of the 2026 Love and Harmony Cruise.
April 9, 2026 by Anthony Turner

Top acts, gospel segment ignite Love and Harmony Cruise

From the moment the Norwegian Jewel ship fired up her 100,000 horsepower engines and left port in Miami, Florida last Wednesday afternoon for the ninth annual Love and Harmony Easter voyage 2026, it…
Shantell Hill-Afonso (right), marketing manager at Sunshine Snacks, presents an assortment of snacks to Audley Feare, principal of Aberdeen High School in St Elizabeth. Sharing the moment are (from left) Marilyn McDonald, manager of community renewal at th
April 9, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

JPS powers $10m extra-lessons programme for western students

WESTERN BUREAU: The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has launched a $10-million extra-lessons initiative to assist students who will begin sitting the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) and the Caribbean…
The statue of of retired track and field superstar Usain Bolt in Water Square in Falmouth, Trelawny.
April 9, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

Grange: Bolt statue ready, dedication date to be announced

WESTERN BUREAU: Sport Minister Olivia Grange says the official dedication of the statue honouring Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt in Falmouth will take place once a new date is finalised. Speaking…
Chef Jacqui Tyson’s Luxe Privé Gourmet Box offers an elevated take on the classic picnic experience, featuring Bellini Cipriani prosecco, charcuterie in a cup, smoked marlin with a French-inspired twist, and a croissant and cupcake pairing designed as a
April 9, 2026 by Nyoka Manning

Le Dîner en Blanc Jamaica teases gourmet experience

Long before the final location is revealed and white-clad diners take their seats beneath the night sky, the culinary experience of Le Dîner en Blanc Jamaica begins with a picnic basket, thoughtfully…
Dr Christopher Tufton, minister of health and wellness.
April 9, 2026 by Andre Williams

Tufton urges accountability after tragic infant loss

Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has signalled that decisive action will follow the tragic death of a newborn at the Cornwall Regional Hospital, declaring that the authorities must…
Actor Kevin Hart (left) celebrates with Bryson DeChambeau on the third hole during Augusta National’s Par-3 Contest ahead of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, yesterday.
April 9, 2026

Kevin Hart, Jason Kelce among celebrity caddies at Augusta National’s Par 3 Contest

AUGUSTA, Georgia (AP): Comedian Kevin Hart captured the mood of the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National when he showed up as Bryson DeChambeau’s caddie — and sounded ready to take over the rest of the…
This cover image released by Legacy Lit shows ‘The Perilous Fight’ by Colin Kaepernick.
April 9, 2026

Kaepernick to publish memoir ‘The Perilous Fight’

NEW YORK (AP): A decade after he first took a knee during the national anthem, Colin Kaepernick will be publishing his life story.