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04 Nov, 2026 0

‘Kevin Smith killed Taneka Gardner’ - Pathways murder accused continues to reject murder statement

Murder accused Andre Ruddock has denied fabricating a story that a detective constable had instructed him to take the blame for killing Taneka Gardner on behalf of late church leader Kevin Smith.…
Residents gather under a tent at the Windsor Playing field to honour Revolino.
04 Nov, 2026 0

Somerton bids farewell to community stalwart Revolino

Western Bureau: For just over six hours on Sunday, the community of Somerton, St James, paused to celebrate the life and work of the late John ‘Revolino’ McPherson, a man who championed sports and…
Richard Pandohie
04 Nov, 2026 0

UTech to confer honorary degrees on Oliver Samuels, Richard Pandohie and Vivian Crawford

The University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Jamaica) will confer honorary degrees on distinguished nation-builders at its 2026 graduation ceremonies, recognising the contributions of cultural icon…
Debra Kay Palmer, director, World Heritage and Cultural Conventions in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, unveiling the mural of world-renowned Jamaica-born scientist Francis Williams, on a wall of the Inter-Faculty Lecture Theatre a
04 Nov, 2026 0

UWI unveils Francis Williams mural to inspire future scientists

The Faculty of Science and Technology at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, has taken another step in its mission to make science more visible and engaging for young Jamaicans with the…
Senior Managers at Ocean Allure Eden Bay, General Manager Rudy Richardson (right), Director of Sales Tanesha Clarke (second right), and Hotel Manager Guillermo Lachapel (left), cut the ribbon officially signalling the upgrade of the Ocean Eden Bay to Ocean
04 Nov, 2026 0

Ocean Eden Bay moves upmarket with luxury rebranding

WESTERN BUREAU: Ocean Eden Bay in Trelawny is being repositioned as a luxury all-inclusive resort under the H10 Hotels umbrella, introducing upgraded guest services, expanded butler facilities and…
Students engage with engineering and innovation projects presented by UTech student organisations.
04 Nov, 2026 0

JEP Group, UTech forum connects students with Jamaica’s energy future

High-school and tertiary students gained first-hand insight into Jamaica’s evolving energy sector at Classroom to Grid: Jamaica Energy Education Forum 2026, a collaboration between Jamaica Energy…
Robert Nesta Morgan, deputy leader of government business in the House of Representatives.
04 Nov, 2026 0

Morgan condemns Opposition MPs over Parliament fracas

Deputy Leader of Government Business Robert Nesta Morgan has condemned members of the Opposition for their conduct in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, following a heated confrontation…
Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) councillor for the Brown's Town Division, Kim Brown Lawrence,
04 Nov, 2026 0

JLP councillor Kim Brown Lawrence to leave representational politics, denies resignation

Embattled Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) councillor for the Brown's Town Division, Kim Brown Lawrence, has announced that she will not seek re-election at the next local government polls, signalling…
The headquarters of the People’s National Party (PNP) in St Andrew.
04 Nov, 2026 0

Opposition criticises gov’t over handling of Cuba vote censure debate

The Opposition has accused the Government of manipulating parliamentary procedures to stifle debate on a censure motion over Jamaica’s abstention from a United Nations resolution condemning the United…