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The police on the crime scene in the vicinity of Kensington Court in New Kingston on Friday night.
April 27, 2026 by Andre Williams

Organised crime on cops’ radar in New Kingston murder

A 61-year-old Colombian national was gunned down in a brazen attack at Kensington Court in New Kingston on Friday night, in what investigators believe may be linked to transnational organised criminal…
Dr Ian Bambury... ‘If there are high-risk behaviours, then recommendations for screening would have to be taken into consideration. But generally, we recommend screening to begin at age 21 years.’
April 27, 2026 by Erica Virtue

Small victories over virus

The Government’s push to provide free cervical cancer screening for women and raise awareness during April is showing results, with some clinics reporting that they have exceeded their screening…
April 27, 2026 by Erica Virtue

Rodent patrols

During four days on a cardboard bed in the Half-Way Tree lock-up –in a 31-year-old case that has lingered in the system since 1995 – Courtney Anderson was introduced to the rats that patrol the cells,…
Newly-weds Junelle Lyles and Noah Lyles make a stylish red carpet appearance — Junelle in Meshki with jewellery by Avianne & Co, and Noah, a 2026 TIME100 honouree, in AMIRI.
April 27, 2026

Something Extra | Monday

From global power players to cultural trailblazers, the spotlight shone brightly at the annual TIME100 Gala, held at Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City on Thursday. Celebrating the world’s 100…
A section of Seaforth High School in St Thomas.
April 27, 2026

PALS: Recent tragedies show conflict resolution needed in Jamaica’s classrooms

The Board and members of Peace and Love in Society (PALS) Jamaica is mourning the death of 13-year-old Kland Doyle, a Seaforth High School student fatally stabbed last week following a long-standing…
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April 27, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

Free after 15 years

Two St Catherine men, who had spent more than 15 years behind bars for the killing of a mother of five in Central Village, were on Friday freed after the Court of Appeal quashed their murder…
Dr Christopher Clarke, one of the recipients, receives his award from Professor Zoyah Kinkead Clarke, deputy dean of Graduate Studies in the Faculty of Humanities and Education, UWI, Mona, and manager of the Dudley Grant Early Childhood Resource Centre.
April 27, 2026

JN Foundation honours 15 early childhood pioneers

Fifteen early childhood educators, researchers and academics were recently honoured for their long-standing contributions to the advancement of early childhood education in Jamaica by the JN…
Nancy Pinchas, executive director of the Council of Voluntary Social Services.
April 27, 2026

Civil society urges consultation on new NPO law

Civil society leaders are calling for broad and meaningful consultation as Jamaica moves toward introducing a new Non-Profit Organisations (NPO) Act, expected in October 2026. The proposed…
Choir members perform a song during a practice in Belgrade, Serbia.
April 27, 2026

A growing amateur choir brings joy and community to hundreds

BELGRADE (AP) An amateur pop choir that started with a couple dozen singers in a small Serbian town has found unexpected success across the country. Its motto? Anyone can sing. While community…