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Region Two Vice President Tavia Robinson at Annotto Bay High School.
February 14, 2026

Prefects fight hurricane trauma in schools

Over the past year, the Jamaica Prefects’ Association (JPA) has intensified its national outreach given the lingering impact of Hurricane Melissa on students’ mental health. While last academic year…
JPA President Nashá Patterson.
February 14, 2026

‘We need to find the students’

Jamaica Prefects’ Association (JPA) President Nashá Patterson is calling for urgent, coordinated action to locate and re-engage students who have stopped attending school following the passage of…
Deputy Superintendent of Police Roderick Reid, the acting operations officer for St James, addressing the monthly meeting of the St James Municipal Corporation on Thursday.
February 14, 2026

St James councillors urged to engage their constituents in crime reduction

WESTERN BUREAU: Deputy Superintendent of Police Roderick Reid, the acting operations officer for the St James Police Division, is urging the councillors at the St James Municipal Corporation (StJMC)…
Jamaica Under-17’s Kelvin D Brown (left) celebrates after scoring a goal against Aruba with teammates Jude Royes (centre) and Jaheem Bennett during their Concacaf U17 Qualifier at the Costa Rica Football Federation field on Friday, February 6.
February 14, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

Kelvin Brown eyes the world stage

With five goals in three games during Jamaica’s run at the Concacaf Men’s U17 Championship, Kelvin Brown has been in terrific form and is confident his drive can take him to the highest level of…
An executive member of the Kiwanis Club of Linstead addresses students at the college fair.
February 14, 2026

Kiwanis Club of Linstead hosts first college fair

Students from across St Catherine recently gathered at Dinthill Technical High School for a college fair organised by the Kiwanis Club of Linstead, the first event of its kind hosted by the chapter.…
Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore
February 14, 2026

Funeral, musical tribute for Cat Coore set for February 19–20

The funeral service for legendary musician Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore will be held at The University Chapel at The University of the West Indies next Thursday, February 19, the Ministry of Culture, Gender,…
(From left): Jaxen Mitchell, Jacob Wong and Gia Whyms-Stone, members of Reach Academy robotics team, assembling a robot that won gold in the World Robotics Competition in 2024.
February 14, 2026

Editorial | Opening doors for girls in science and technology

In Jamaica, girls, as they do almost every sphere of education, outperform boys in maths and science in primary and high school. By age 15 – according to the OECD’s Programme for International…
Roots reggae artiste Yeza strikes a pose for our camera at the Lost In Time media launch on February 5.
February 14, 2026 by Kenrick Morgan

Yeza ready to bring ‘rude girl roots’ to Lost In Time

Rising roots reggae artiste Yeza says she was surprised to be invited to perform at this year’s Lost In Time Festival. As a recording artiste still establishing herself in the reggae scene, she hadn’t…
Director of Operations Jonathan Buchanan smiles as he discusses the brand’s expansive offerings developed over the years.
February 14, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

GoodHeart | Black Angel Foundation still honouring Joseph Buchanan with music scholarships

Valentine’s Day is special on a sombre note for the family of the late Joseph ‘Black Angel’ Buchanan. However, they have added an element of philanthropy to the day, which has served to light a flame…