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Michael W. Smith leads patrons in worship during his headline performance at Come Alive 2026: A National Call to Worship on the King’s House East Lawn.
August 6, 2026

Michael W. Smith, Papa San strike powerful balance at Come Alive

Long after dusk settled over King’s House East Lawn, the crowd was still on its feet. Hands stretched into the night air, familiar choruses rolled across the grounds and, with each change in tempo,…
From left: Reverend Dr Alberto Gordon May, guest speaker and resident of San Andrés; musician Jimmy Archbold; fellow San Andrés resident Ishmael May; and Emiliana Bernard Stephenson, ambassador of the Republic of Colombia to Jamaica, at the Caribbean Con
August 5, 2026 by Paul H. Williams

Colombian island joins C’bean push for reparative justice

San Andrés, a Colombian overseas department located approximately 300 miles from Jamaica and about 467 miles from mainland Colombia, is joining the Caribbean campaign for reparations for the harms…
A little girl enjoying the Grand Gala celebrations at the National Stadium.
August 5, 2026

Emancipation Jubilee was a resounding success

THE EDITOR, Madam: I recently attended the annual Emancipation Jubilee at Seville Heritage Park in St Ann and can confidently say it was one of the best in the 10 years that I have been attending the…
Hugh Graham.
August 5, 2026 by Neville Graham

Paramount nearly quadruples profit despite Melissa

Paramount Trading Jamaica Ltd nearly quadrupled its net profit for the financial year ended May 2026, powered by cost discipline and one-off gains that offset a revenue dip linked to the impact of…
Grace & Staff Community Development Foundation Programme Manager Sujae Boswell (centre) shares a light moment with participants at the foundation’s recent Football Bonanza.
August 5, 2026

Grace & Staff uses football to build skills and community ties

More than 30 teenagers from four communities, downtown Kingston, Majesty Gardens, Barbican and De La Vega City in Spanish Town, recently gathered at The Queen’s School football field for the inaugural…
August 5, 2026

Caribbean remittance growth cools as uncertainty rises and pandemic momentum fades

Remittance inflows across the Caribbean grew 5.9 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, compared with the year-earlier period, but the pace of growth has decelerated, according to a recent report from…
We Inspire Women exhibitor Shauna Kaye Whitter (left) of Kay Anne’s Kollection engages with Charissa Clemetson during the 2023 event.
August 5, 2026

Women entrepreneurs invited to showcase brands at We Inspire brunch

Women-owned businesses are being invited to showcase their products and services at the We Inspire Women 10th Anniversary Brunch, with organisers offering subsidised exhibition booth spaces as part of…
August 5, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Beyond the scale: Understanding the role of peptides in weight management

As the demand for weight-loss solutions continues to grow, peptides have emerged as a topic of increasing interest in conversations about body sculpting, fat loss and metabolic health.
The confidence that comes with progress can become a powerful source of motivation.
August 5, 2026

Lighter, stronger, more confident - Two women share their weight-loss journeys

Excess weight is more than a number on the scale. For millions of people, being overweight or living with obesity can affect energy levels, confidence and quality of life, while also increasing the…