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August 3, 2026
‘Dellmar’ Samuels remembered as lensman of a golden era
Headley ‘Dellmar’ Samuels, the celebrated Jamaican photojournalist whose images captured some of the most defining moments in West Indies cricket and chronicled decades of Jamaica’s political and…
August 3, 2026
by Carl Gilchrist
From Florida with love - US high schoolers mix education, philanthropy and fun in Jamaica
Three 17-year-old students from St Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in the United States (US), may have found the perfect itinerary for teens travelling to Jamaica after…
August 3, 2026
Biomedical opens new collection centre in Drax Hall
Caledonia Medical Laboratory (Biomedical) has expanded its national network with the official opening of its 52nd collection centre in Drax Hall, St Ann, reinforcing its commitment to making quality…
August 3, 2026
Jamaica to the world!
Welcome to Children’s Own Watch & Win! Get ready for a brand-new adventure! Children’s Own Watch & Win is here, bringing you even more ways to learn, laugh and have fun. Each week, this page…
August 3, 2026
Patterson Institute: Emancipation remains unfinished without economic empowerment
As Jamaica and the wider Caribbean mark Emancipation Day 2026, the PJ Patterson Institute for Africa-Caribbean Advocacy is urging regional leaders to pursue a broader vision of freedom – one that…
August 3, 2026
St Mary teacher charged after illegal gun allegedly found at his home
A St Mary teacher has been arrested and charged after an illegal gun was allegedly found at his home in Albion Mountain, Port Maria. Charged with two counts of possession of a prohibited weapon and…
August 3, 2026
Jamaica, Ghana strengthen cooperation across key sectors
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says Jamaica and the Republic of Ghana have deepened relations to include cooperation in health, tourism, education and air services. Holness and President of the…
August 3, 2026
Teen boy found dead with chop wounds in St Thomas
The police in St Thomas are investigating the death of a 17-year-old boy whose body was discovered in the Bamboo River community in Morant Bay on Sunday. He has been identified by the police as…
August 3, 2026
Vaz: Demerit point system implementation being reviewed amid concerns
Minister of Transport Daryl Vaz says a review of the implementation of the demerit point system is under way amid concerns about the proposed structure. In a statement today, Vaz noted that a team…