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April 10, 2026
by Krysta Anderson
Sherry-Kay Jones looking to turn heads on carnival day in Monet
Celebrating the beauty, vibrancy, joy and unstoppable energy of the soca season is what attracted Sherry-Kay Jones to carnival in the first place. Growing up, she admired the fashion paraded through…
April 10, 2026
by Corey Robinson
Garbage, crime linked at troubled Hughenden dumping site
An illegal dumpsite in Hughenden, St Andrew, that was once used by criminals to dispose of bodies is now at the centre of a growing public health and security concern, with Councillor Andrew Harris…
April 10, 2026
Something Extra | Friday
As Easter weekend drew to a close, Camp Porti saved its best for last with a duo of events that captured the essence of Portland’s allure. Saturday’s Porti Sunset set the tone for an evening of…
April 10, 2026
Primrose Thompson returns for second Carnival in Ja
For Miami-based teacher Primrose Thompson, arriving in Jamaica for carnival had an unexpected highlight. Stepping off her flight at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) on Monday, she was…
April 10, 2026
Melissa-related disruptions cut Montego Bay arrivals; Kingston posts modest gain
Passenger arrivals at Jamaica’s two international airports declined in March, reflecting shocks from Hurricane Melissa at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, according to new disclosures by…
April 10, 2026
Lee-Chin wins US court confirmation of DR arbitration award
A US federal court has confirmed a US$43.7-million arbitration award in favour of Jamaican-Canadian investor Michael Lee-Chin, rejecting the Dominican Republic’s bid to overturn the ruling. US…
April 10, 2026
Oil found in seabed samples off Jamaica’s southern coast, survey shows
United Oil & Gas Plc has confirmed the presence of oil indicators on the seabed floor offshore Jamaica following a recent survey.
April 10, 2026
The playbook for Jamaica’s next outsourcing chapter
When it comes to outsourcing, US clients are no longer looking simply for headcount. They are looking for delivery ecosystems that support analytics, automation, and AI-enabled service performance.…
April 10, 2026
US economy grew a sluggish 0.5% in fourth quarter, gov’t says, downgrading previous estimate
The American economy, slowed by last autumn’s 43-day government shutdown, grew at a sluggish 0.5 per cent annual pace from October through to December, the Commerce Department reported on Thursday in…