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Donor and philanthropist Branatic Neufville giving remarks during the handover ceremony at May Pen Hospital on Thursday, July 16.
July 24, 2026 by Olivia Brown

Hospital donor urges first responder training for police

A former ward of the State who donated more than $5 million worth of medical equipment to the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) last Thursday is urging the Government to consider providing…
McLeggon puts her own spin on classic polka dots with a FiercebyDre top, Tajie’s Trendy Fashion skirt and loafers from Heel-O.
July 24, 2026

Monique McLeggon shares vibrant, modest looks for summer

For years, modest fashion was often associated with shapeless silhouettes, muted palettes and strict guidelines. Today, a new generation of Christian women is reshaping those perceptions, using…
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange hugs Beenie Man at the launch of his Summa Sizzle on Wednesday at 100 Kingston on Hope Road, St Andrew.
July 24, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

‘One Babsy pon di app’: Grange hails dancehall at Summa Sizzle launch

When Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, attended Wednesday’s launch of Summa Sizzle – the stage show curated by dancehall superstar Beenie Man and which returns after…
Stephen Francis
July 24, 2026

Letter of the Day | Schools’ Challenge Quiz shaped Stephen Francis’ career

THE EDITOR, Madam: Since his recent passing, some of us have asked the question: how did attending Wolmer’s Boys’ School, making four straight finals, and winning three seasons of the Schools’…
From left:Mr World Caribbean 2024 Tarique Barrett wears the 876 Black and Gold Mesh Jersey and poses with the 876 Green Mesh Tote Bag.
July 24, 2026

RepJa is building a brand rooted in culture

Jamaica has long exported culture. Its music fills venues across continents, its language has become part of global popular culture, and its influence shapes entertainment, fashion and lifestyle. As…
Shani Coke, the 10-year-old girl who was raped and killed in Trelawny earlier this week.
July 24, 2026

Peter Espeut | The values we abide by

I am sure that most Jamaicans are appalled at the rape and murder of a little 10-year-old girl – Shani Coke – in Troy, Trelawny, on July 21. The alleged perpetrator is a convicted sex offender who…
Government Minister Matthew Samuda
July 24, 2026

Kristen Gyles | Matthew Samuda’s question

Minister Matthew Samuda is right. There is an inherent conflict that arises from parliamentarians having oversight of the operations of the Integrity Commission (IC). The purpose of the Integrity…
Bellevue Hospital
July 24, 2026

Editorial | Whither the ‘unfit to plead’ report?

If, as Jesse James Clarke claims, Jamaica’s police are increasingly being required to respond to incidents involving people with mental problems, they, as he says, need training in this kind of…
Letters
July 24, 2026

Readers’ reactions

Post offices to be upgraded to government service centres I relish the day when Jamaicans don’t have to go to a post office to check for mails. Digitise the system or improve community…