By: Staff Writer August 28, 2026 The Global Peace Index, 2026, produced by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) said that Jamaica is the third most peaceful country in…
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Technology and the New Canvas of Jamaican Literature
August 25, 2026 In an era when technology is often criticised for distracting people from reading and creative expression, it is refreshing to witness how digital innovation can instead become…
Pollyanna Project Opens Lasting Doors to Village African Village
July 21, 2026 When Pastor Francis Contech first connected with Jamaican-born philanthropist Donna More Stewart several years ago, he did not ask for money or material assistance. Instead, he sought…
Jamaica Claims CARICOM Chairman’s Trophy at 19th CARICOM Road Run/Walk
July 7, 2026 The 19th CARICOM Road Run/Walk was held today, Sunday, 5 July in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia. Barbados’ Carlie Robinson claimed the CARICOM Secretary-General’s Trophy – Female and first prize in…
Jamaica hosting 20th CWA “a powerful symbol of resilience, recovery, and regional solidarity” – CARICOM SG
May 26, 2026 CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett, on Thursday highlighted the significance of the 20th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) being hosted by Jamaica, less than a year after…
Jamaican-Born Nurse Everet E. Owens Gets Top Trailblazer Award in New York
By: Garfield L. Angus May 12, 2026 For Jamaican-born nurse and diabetes specialist, Everet E. Owens, a lifetime of service rooted in compassion, resilience and unwavering commitment to community has…
Fewer Crashes, Same Danger: Why Manchester’s Roads Still Feel Unsafe
By: Shantae Porter April 24, 2026 Road fatalities across Jamaica continue to raise alarm, with hundreds of deaths recorded annually, reinforcing concerns that the country’s road safety measures are not…
Western Jamaica Still Haunted by Trauma Months After Hurricane Melissa
By: Shantae Porter April 24, 2026 Months after Hurricane Melissa tore through western Jamaica, the debris has been cleared and roofs patched. But for thousands of survivors across Westmoreland, Hanover,…
Ex-Jamaican MP sentenced to 20 years for wife’s murder
By: Staff Writer March 10, 2026 Former People’s National Party (PNP) Member of Parliament, Jolyan Silvera, is to serve 20 years and 10 months in prison for the killing of…
Guidance brought ‘Food Basket’ to schools on Jamaica Day
March 6, 2026 The entire island celebrated Jamaica Day last Friday, February 27. School children, teachers and even several workplaces had their employees clad in their Jamaica shirts or colors…
Holness “sensitive” on humanitarian crisis in Cuba
By: Staff Writer February 27, 2026 Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica, highlights the severe economic hardship and growing humanitarian strain in Cuba. Holness, raising his concerns at the 50th…
Veteran Journalist Celebrates 35 Years, and Honours the Pillars of His Career at Pre- Early Retirement Luncheon.
February 17, 2026 The beautiful Footprints Café, at 5 Belmont Road, Kingston, Jamaica, was filled with laughter, nostalgia, and a profound sense of respect, recently, as colleagues, friends, and family…