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Dr Kishore Shallow
23 Oct, 2026 0

Shallow defends Dehring, says words were ‘taken out of context’

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC): President of Cricket West Indies (CWI) Dr Kishore Shallow has come to the defence of chief executive officer Chris Dehring, who recently called for a revamp of the…
23 Oct, 2026 0

Silky smooth Dreambeachdreaming primed to shine

Never one to push horses, Spencer Chung could be priming his American, DREAMBEACHDREAMING, as a contender for major distance races next season after the Slumber-Manitou Moon gelding debuted with a…
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23 Oct, 2026 0

JP insists Ruddock was advised of right to remain silent

A justice of the peace (JP) on Thursday denied failing to protect murder accused Andre Ruddock’s rights during a caution statement in which he reportedly confessed to killing church member Taneka…
Eighty-eight-year-old Merle Stern, the oldest recipient at Monday’s National Heroes’ Day Salute Parade and Awards Ceremony, is pictured with her son, politician Michael Stern (left), and Councillor Winston Maragh, former mayor of May Pen.
23 Oct, 2026 0

‘You can’t just live for yourself’ - 88-y-o Merle Stern awarded for decades of community service

At 88, Merle Stern has little interest in measuring her life by the accolades she has racked up. For the retired justice of the peace, the greater reward has been the opportunity to help people…
Scott Renner (centre), charge d’affaires at the United States (US) Embassy in Kingston; and Erin Mai Jarrett (third left), public affairs attaché at the embassy, speak with students at the EducationUSA College Fair held yesterday at The Jamaica Pegasus
23 Oct, 2026 0

US college fair opens doors for Jamaican students

More than 800 prospective tertiary students from across Jamaica were given an opportunity to explore higher education options in the United States (US) at the US Embassy’s 2026 EducationUSA College…
Dr Adrian Stokes, chairman of the Education Transformation Oversight Committee.
23 Oct, 2026 0

SHAKE-UP FOR SCHOOL BOARDS - Independent directors to get pay in new pilot; ministry to target skills, performance

In a push to strengthen governance across Jamaica’s school system, the Ministry of Education is moving to recruit board members based on schools’ specific needs and introduce payment for independent…
Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon.
23 Oct, 2026 0

MoBay mayor commits to date for Jarrett Park completion

WESTERN BUREAU: Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon says restoration work at the western city’s iconic Jarrett Park, one of several sporting facilities ravaged by Hurricane Melissa last October, will be…
Miss Universe Jamaica 2024 Rachel Silvera struts in Biggie’s crochet-sequin-inspired silver piece, complemented by matching heels, sunglasses and earrings.
23 Oct, 2026 0

Designer Earl ‘Biggie’ Turner spices up Mouttet Mile’s ‘Dancehall Glam’

Similar to his pieces, donned since the mid-1980s by dancehall royalty, such as Grammy-winning Shabba Ranks and Miss Jamaica World contestants, Earl ‘Biggie’ Turner has proven timeless, sought by…
Angus Young, CEO, NCB Capital Markets.
23 Oct, 2026 0

Western businesses urged to get aboard NaRRA train

WESTERN BUREAU: Western Jamaica’s business community is being urged to position itself for what could become the largest infrastructure spending programme in the country’s history, with NCB Capital…