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Hugh Wildman, attorney for Fritz Pinnock.
13 Oct, 2026 0

Judge decries ‘inappropriate things’ taking place in CMU trial

The judge presiding over the oft-delayed fraud trial involving former Education Minister Ruel Reid has indicated that “a lot of inappropriate things” have taken place in the case. Senior Parish Court…
From left: Director of Tourism Donovan White and Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett hold two of Jamaica’s seven awards as they pose or a photo with Graham Cooke, founder and president of the World Travel Awards, at the Princess Grand in Hanover on Sunda
13 Oct, 2026 0

Jamaica’s tourism stature reinforced on world stage

WESTERN BUREAU: World Travel Awards founder and president Graham Cooke has hailed Jamaica’s international tourism standing, noting that the island’s selection to host the Caribbean and Americas awards…
Alliyah Shakeer, director of research at the Caribbean Tourism Organization.
13 Oct, 2026 0

Caribbean tourism growth slows as cruise arrivals surge

WESTERN BUREAU: Caribbean tourism is showing signs of slowing growth, with stayover arrivals increasing by just 1.9 per cent during the first half of 2026, even as cruise passenger visits surged 11…
Carla Moore
13 Oct, 2026 0

Breaking the silence - Carla Moore on fighting to protect her mental health

Carla Moore describes herself as a girl from the Jamaican countryside, rooted in Linstead, St Catherine. She is an artist, activist, academic and dog lover who, by day, works as an assistant lecturer…
12 Oct, 2026 0

HIDDEN VICTIMS

Children apprehended for gang-related activities are not typically screened for signs of human trafficking, raising concerns that youngsters exploited by criminal networks could be punished for crimes…
Tamika Harris, president of the Advocates' Association of Jamaica.
12 Oct, 2026 0

Harris wants early guilty pleas to count in more cases

President of the Advocates’ Association of Jamaica (AAJ), Tamika Harris, is calling for greater recognition of early guilty pleas in Jamaica’s criminal justice system, arguing that they can spare…
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton (centre) cuts the ribbon to open the Child and Adolescent Health Centre at the Junction Health Centre in St Elizabeth on Thursday. Sharing in the occasion (from left) are Sean Brissett, parish manager for
12 Oct, 2026 0

Tufton: Stop punishing, start understanding struggling children

WESTERN BUREAU: Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says today’s children are growing up in a far more challenging environment than previous generations as smartphones, social media and…
12 Oct, 2026 0

Appeal court slashes trespass award in Manchester land row

THE COURT of Appeal has slashed a $400,000 damages award to $150,000 while upholding a finding of trespass against the Simmonds family in a long-standing Manchester land dispute between neighbouring…
Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett (right, seated) and Guyana’s Minister of Tourism Susan Rodrigues (left, seated) beam as they sign a special MOU last Friday.
12 Oct, 2026 0

Jamaica, Guyana forge tourism partnership

GEORGETOWN, Guyana: Jamaica and Guyana have signed a tourism cooperation agreement that could open new opportunities for investment, air connectivity and multi-destination travel, as the South…