News
August 29, 2026
by Lester Hinds
‘Dervan made the diaspora feel seen, heard, and connected’
Jamaicans at home and in the diaspora woke Friday morning to news that Dervan Malcolm, the popular host of The Jamaican Diaspora Live Online, heard Saturdays on Power 106 FM, had died. The Jamaican…
August 29, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Policy to be developed on security forces’ involvement in demolitions, says Holness
WESTERN BUREAU: Amid backlash over the involvement of the police in the recent demolition exercise at Coopers Pen in Trelawny, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has indicated that the Government is to …
August 29, 2026
by Carl Gilchrist
Ocho Rios entrepreneur develops all-in-one business platform
A Jamaican-built platform that aims to give small businesses a single hub for marketing, sales and customer management is gaining traction across the Caribbean and beyond. SnapTap, an AI-powered…
August 29, 2026
$42.7m road upgrade to support tourism expansion
A $42.7-million road rehabilitation project in St Mary was officially opened on Wednesday as the Government pushes to expand tourism beyond Jamaica’s traditional resort hubs. The upgraded…
August 29, 2026
Montel Gordon | How I will remember Professor Jason Arday
Grief is a strange thing. You’ll often find yourself in solitude late at night, reading through old text messages, listening to voice notes, and reminiscing about memories you shared with said person.…
August 29, 2026
by George Ruddock
Notting Hill Carnival 60 set to rock London
LONDON: It’s August Bank Holiday weekend and London is gearing up to host Europe’s biggest street festival with the 60th anniversary of the Notting Hill Caribbean Carnival set for Sunday and Monday,…
August 29, 2026
by Miickalia Kington
‘Speaking from lived experience’
Western Bureau: Twelve-year-old Khadijah Wright, an outgoing student of Revival Primary and Infant School in Westmoreland, has emerged as the winner of the Lay Magistrates’ Association of Jamaica…
September 3, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Update: St Bess farmer hails $15m road project
WESTERN BUREAU: A St Elizabeth farmer has hailed a $15-million farm road improvement project in his community as a significant investment in the future of farmers and their families. Aslyn Parchment,…
August 29, 2026
by Erica Virtue
Rural parishes shine at JLS National Awards
Rural parishes swept the national awards at the Jamaica Library Service (JLS) 2026 National Reading Competition finale, with Portland copping two top honours and a mother and her son being named…