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Anna-Olivia Gardener, who has been diagnosed with Patau syndrome, or Trisomy 13.
April 30, 2026 by Carl Gilchrist

A blessing for Anna-Olivia

The family of seven-month-old Anna-Olivia Gardener has expressed relief and joy after the child, who is affected by Trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome), was given a new start date of May 11 to begin early…
The late Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart.
April 30, 2026 by Janet Silvera

Pressure mounts on executors after court blocks audit in Stewart estate dispute

WESTERN BUREAU: Attorneys representing Adam Stewart have welcomed last week’s Supreme Court ruling striking out an application by executors of the estate of Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, arguing that the…
April 30, 2026 by Livern Barrett

Cop caught in sting wanted $250,000 from motorist after car crash, court documents claim

Police Constable Andrew Allydice allegedly requested $250,000 from a motorist to provide him with a favourable report following a motor vehicle crash, court documents have revealed. Allydice, who has…
Theresa Cherian, principal of Mt Alvernia Preparatory School in St James.
April 30, 2026 by Christopher Thomas

No panic over PEP

WESTERN BUREAU: Despite still feeling the impact of Hurricane Melissa, which devastated Jamaica last October, the 2026 sitting of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations started smoothly across…
April 30, 2026

Supreme Court stands firm on order in Tank-Weld, Arc rebar case

The Supreme Court has left in place orders it granted earlier this month barring the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) from taking any enforcement action arising from the findings of an investigation it…
This image released by Lionsgate shows Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in a scene from ‘Michael’.
April 30, 2026

Michael Jackson streams skyrocket following biopic release

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The blue capri.
April 30, 2026

Shake it up for Cinco de Mayo - Four tequila cocktails to try

As the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo approaches, the Mezza Luna team is helping you mark the occasion by sharing four cocktail recipes crafted with Don Julio, each offering a distinct take on the…
New York-based, multi-instrumentalist Mike McGinnis joins an impressive collection of Jamaican artistes for this year’s International Jazz Day concert set for the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre today.
April 30, 2026

Jamaica joins International Jazz Day celebrations

It’s International Jazz Day, and Jamaica is joining the celebration at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre on Hope Road in St Andrew, as the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport…
Hugh Grant (right), president and chief executive officer of the Jamaica Public Service, and Stephen Price, vice-president and general manager of FLOW Jamaica, speak on a panel during the Utility Service Providers round-table at the OOCUR 20th anniversary
April 30, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

Utilities warn regulatory delays are driving up costs

WESTERN BUREAU: Leaders of the country’s main utility firms are calling for a quicker turnaround on regulatory approvals and policy decisions, warning that prolonged delays are undermining investment,…