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July 31, 2026
National collection of children’s books launched
The Jamaica Children’s Book Collective (JCBC) has launched a national call for published children’s books that reflect Jamaican culture and experience, as part of a first-of-its-kind initiative to…
July 31, 2026
by Keisha Hill
Attorney explores justice, power in new book
Attorney, entrepreneur and author David Wong Ken is inviting readers into a world where justice, power and history collide in his latest legal thriller, Presumption of Guilt. Rich in courtroom drama,…
August 1, 2026
Something Extra | Friday
Flowing cocktails, lively music and conversation set the tone as invited guests gathered at Big Buy Plaza in Portmore, St Catherine, on Wednesday for the official launch of De Ferrano. The new rooftop…
July 31, 2026
by Neville Graham
Seprod enters real estate with housing development in St Thomas
Seprod Ltd, the manufacturing conglomerate, plans to break ground on its first housing development, a joint venture with parent company Musson Group on 3,000 acres of agricultural land at Belvedere in…
July 31, 2026
Microsoft beats Wall Street expectations with US$90b in revenue
Microsoft posted strong results for its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, beating expectations and showing strong growth in its cloud computing platform and a boost in paid AI users. The Redmond,…
July 31, 2026
JMMB’s Dom Rep arm deploys US$11m to solar, wind through fund
JMMB Group’s Dominican Republic (DR) fund management subsidiary has placed US$11 million (J$1.5 billion) in renewable energy investments through its Sustainable Energy Fund, marking one of the more…
July 31, 2026
Charlene Ashley | 60 minutes or billions of dollars?
The United States House of Representatives has once again ignited the debate over Daylight Saving Time. Supporters want to stop changing clocks. Opponents worry about darker mornings, schoolchildren,…
July 31, 2026
5 Questions With Boom Boom
For more than 30 years, Boom Boom, also known as World Boom and Billboard Selector, has been at the centre of some of dancehall’s biggest moments. Whether behind the turntables, in front of a crowd,…
July 31, 2026
Oran Hall | Why Jamaican athletes should prepare for life after sports
Our athletes are busy, and there are opportunities for professionals and amateurs. Some are making good money, and others are on the cusp. But money can be fleeting and the active years relatively…