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May 14, 2026
by Karen Madden
Coding his future - UTech student eyes Caribbean tech transformation
When the next academic year begins in September 2026, Jamaican Justin Brown will be one of 10 international students starting a Master of Management in Analytics postgraduate programme at McGill…
May 14, 2026
by Ruddy Mathison
‘Get your facts straight’- Portmore council rejects Morris Dixon’s red‑tape claim on school fencing
The Portmore Municipal Council has sharply rebuked Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, the minister of education, skills, youth and information, accusing her of misleading the public with claims that…
May 14, 2026
by Andre Williams
A mother’s nightmare - Coma, fear and a family’s fight to save 13-y-o stabbed in domestic dispute
A 13-year-old Excelsior High School student remains in a coma at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) after she was stabbed while trying to intervene in a violent domestic dispute in Bayshore Park in…
May 14, 2026
by Omar Tomlinson
EITS Cafe's Mother's Day Brunch signals reopening after six-month closure
"I [felt like a] phoenix rising from the ashes," Robyn Fox reflected on the resilience within her as the reopening of Europe In The Summer (EITS) Café loomed for its Brunch 'n Beats…
May 14, 2026
Something Extra | Thursday
Disney’s biggest stars stepped out in standout fashion at the 2026 Disney Network Upfront red carpet, held Tuesday at New York City’s Javits Center. The annual showcase brought together talent from…
May 13, 2026
Wiretaps, videos central to case against Flippa Mafia
Jamaican entertainer ‘Flippa Mafia’ was under video surveillance by United States (US) law enforcement agents when he and three other men allegedly engaged in the sale of various illegal drugs over…
May 13, 2026
Mya returns with her first album in 8 years
NEW YORK (AP):
To know where the R&B singer Mýa is headed in 2026, it is best to look backwards.
In 2003, she released her third studio album, Moodring, featuring the track Sophisticated Lady.
May 14, 2026
by Nicola A. Cunningham
Spragga Benz celebrates legacy with Journey to Kingston - Salutes dancehall’s next generation putting in the work
There are few names in dancehall as recognisable as Spragga Benz. More than three decades after entering the music arena, the veteran deejay continues to command attention, with fans still drawn to…
May 13, 2026
Andrene Chung | Cut the salt, save our hearts
As Salt Awareness Week is observed from May 11 to 17 under the theme ‘Salt It Out’, we are being called to take a serious look at how much salt we consume — and the heavy toll it is taking on our…