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Soca performer Voice performs ‘Cyah Behave’ at WiFete
April 14, 2026

WiFete delivers high-energy

Carnival Saturday found its rhythm in New Kingston as WiFete returned with a staging that leaned fully into performance, energy, and scale. Powered by title sponsors Smirnoff and Johnnie Walker, the…
Leeds’ Bureaustoel and goalkeeper Karl Darlow celebrate after the Premier League match against Manchester United at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, yesterday.
April 14, 2026

Okafor’s decisive double helps Leeds win Old Trafford thriller

MANCHESTER, England (AP): Noah Okafor scored twice in the first half-hour as Leeds United beat Manchester United 2-1 at Old Trafford to climb six points clear of the Premier League relegation zone…
Barcelona’s Marcus Rashford (left) celebrates after scoring his side’s fourth goal with Lamine Yamal (right) and Pedri during the Spanish La Liga match against Espanyol in Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday.
April 14, 2026

Yamal channels LeBron, Neymar as Barcelona eye Champions League comeback

MADRID (AP): Lamine Yamal is looking to LeBron James for some inspiration as he tries to lead Barcelona to a Champions League comeback. Barcelona visit Spanish rivals Atlético Madrid today needing to…
Caron Chung, executive director, American Friends of Jamaica.
April 14, 2026

American Friends of Jamaica to present over $145m to 65 organisations

The American Friends of Jamaica, Inc (AFJ) will present a total of 69 grants valued at J$145.2 million at its annual Grant Award Ceremony today. The invitation-only ceremony will be hosted by Chargé…
Ziping Chen (left), chairman of LCH Development Limited, presents a cheque valued at $1 million from the Chinese Community in Montego Bay to Dave Scott (right), principal of Howard Cooke Primary School. Sharing in the occasion are (from second left) Veroni
April 14, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

Chinese community donates $1m to Howard Cooke Primary’s recovery

WESTERN BUREAU: The Howard Cooke Primary School in Montego Bay, which had its furniture, equipment and vital records destroyed when mud, debris and floodwaters associated with Hurricane Melissa…
A humanoid robot manufactured by Novautek showcased at an exhibition in Hong Kong on Monday, April 13, 2026.
April 14, 2026

Humanoid robots show off language and boxing skills in Hong Kong

A humanoid robot about the size of a primary school student had something to share in Hong Kong – it sang songs and spoke to people in Mandarin and English, answering whatever questions they posed and…
Children’s Advocate Diahann Gordon Harrison.
April 14, 2026

Gordon Harrison suggests Child Diversion Act clarifies ‘accepting responsibility’

Children’s Advocate Diahann Gordon Harrison wants the Child Diversion Act to make it clear that the ‘accepting of responsibility’ by a child who commits an offence should not automatically be followed…
Hanover’s police commander, Superintendent Andrew Nish.
April 14, 2026 by Bryan Miller

Hanover police replace curfew with ‘soca aerobics’

WESTERN BUREAU: Days after a curfew ended in the Hopewell township in Hanover, the parish’s police returned to the community and engaged residents in an initiative dubbed ‘soca aerobics’, which is…
Dancehall star Shenseea popped up on the road, adding a little extra star power to the road in a custom snake-inspired costume designed by Anna-Lisa Guthrie for the 2026 Carnival in Jamaica Road March.
April 14, 2026

Something Extra | Tuesday

Yard Mas, Gen XS, and Xodus revellers brought unmatched energy to Carnival Sunday, taking over the streets in a dazzling road march display. The streets of New Kingston and St Andrew were alive with…