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March 7, 2026
Jamaican-British composer premieres new opera
Internationally acclaimed composer, conductor, scholar, cultural activist and filmmaker Shirley J. Thompson OBE, of Jamaican and English heritage, will unveil the world première of her latest Heroines…
March 7, 2026
by Derrick Scott
Maryland-based organisation to host gala in aid of Hurricane Melissa recovery
NEW YORK: Diaspora group Right Now for Jamaica (RNFJ), formed recently in Maryland, will hold its inaugural Fundraiser Gala Dinner & Concert on March 28 – billed as an elegant evening of culture,…
March 7, 2026
Luciano keeps the message alive
True to his moniker, the ‘Messenjah’, reggae stalwart Luciano continues to deliver powerful and timely nuggets of wisdom between his songs, and his performance at last week’s Reggae Gold Awards was no…
March 7, 2026
IOM workshop increases gender sensitivity for more inclusive migration governance
In January and February 2026, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Jamaica delivered four hands-on workshops across St. Ann, Manchester, Kingston, and St. Andrew, training 33…
March 6, 2026
Melissa damage delays Alpart reopening, gov’t awaiting new timeline - Green
Significant damage to Port Kaiser in St Elizabeth caused by Hurricane Melissa has been cited among the reasons for a delay in the planned reopening of the Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCO) Alpart…
March 6, 2026
PNP Women’s Movement welcomes Jolyan Silvera sentence, calls for end to intimate partner violence
The People’s National Party Women’s Movement has welcomed the sentencing of former PNP Member of Parliament Jolyan Silvera for the killing of his wife, saying justice has been served. “The…
March 6, 2026
Chang defends JCF, says criticism of police must be based on evidence
National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang has defended the work of the police in fighting crime and reducing murders, saying criticisms against the constabulary force are irresponsible, without…
March 6, 2026
Cuba says Jamaica 'yielded' to US pressure; to withdraw all medical workers
Cuba says it will withdraw its 277 medical professionals currently serving in Jamaica, a blow to the island which sought to cushion the fallout from ending a 50-year cooperation programme that helped…
March 6, 2026
Family of Melissa Silvera says sentence for Jolyan Silvera should have been longer
A relative of Melissa Silvera, who was murdered by her husband, Jolyan Silvera, today said the family had hoped for a longer sentence. The former People’s National Party Member of Parliament was…