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Alando Terrelonge (left), minister of state in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, with responsibility for diaspora affairs, greets Brian Wallace, Jamaica’s ambassador to the United Nations, upon his arrival at the opening of the second Ja
25 Oct, 2026 0

Terrelonge hails diaspora’s US$3.12b contribution to Jamaica

Jamaicans overseas sent home US$3.12 billion in remittances during the 2025-2026 fiscal year, with contributions increasing significantly in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, underscoring the…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness
25 Oct, 2026 0

Holness to headline ACMF Anchor Awards

The American Caribbean Maritime Foundation (ACMF) will host its ninth annual Anchor Awards fundraising function on November 5 in Florida, with Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness serving as keynote…
This image released by MUBI shows Sofia Coppola (centre) with cast members Jason Schwartzman (left) and Kirsten Dunst on the set of ‘Marie Antoinette’.
25 Oct, 2026 0

Eleanor Coppola died before she could finish ‘Making Marie Antoinette’

In 2005, Eleanor Coppola shot 80 hours of behind-the-scenes footage during the production of Marie Antoinette. It was her daughter Sofia Coppola’s third feature and a quite ambitious one at that, with…
Contributed St Ann-born psychologist and entrepreneur, Carlotta Tate Olason, who has spent years building fashion connections in Iceland, is now bringing that experience home.
25 Oct, 2026 0

From Iceland to Ocho Rios

WESTERN BUREAU: From the icy landscapes of Iceland to the sun-drenched shores of Ocho Rios, a Jamaican woman is preparing to bring two worlds together in a spectacular celebration of fashion, culture…
Students and Principal of Rusea’s High School receive a development fund donation from McBride Caribbean Limited’s Beep,Bop and Go brands, facilitated through ACADO Jamaica. Pictured from left are Kamaica Fagan, brand manager for Beep, Bop and Go; stud
25 Oct, 2026 0

McBride Caribbean supports three schools

McBride Caribbean Limited, owners of the Beep, Bop and Go brands, has donated to three schools as they continue efforts to strengthen their programmes and resources following the challenges brought by…
Dr Carl Bruce, medical chief of staff at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), poses with Dr Sandra Lindsay, vice president of public health advocacy at Northwell Health and mission lead.
25 Oct, 2026 0

‘We got you’ - Kashiema Ladrick’s story at UHWI

The call came after more than two years of waiting. For Kashiema Ladrick, the news that she would finally undergo surgery brought relief and an overwhelming rush of emotion. After years of living with…
The cottage’s serene bedroom offers a restful retreat, with natural surroundings adding to the sense of tranquillity.
25 Oct, 2026 0

Dream House | Riverside retreat in the hills of St Mary

The historic Warwick Castle Estate in the hills of St Mary is a 2,131-acre property, with the Rio Nuevo River running right through it. Today, we visit 28-year-old businessman Brandon Marsh at an…
Designer – a Ayoung Kim, K-Pop theme inspired art created from Microsoft Copilot.
25 Oct, 2026 0

Could thoughtful ‘AI art’ counter the rise of ‘AI slop’?

A thread on Reddit features a photograph of a poster advertising the National Gallery of Victoria’s upcoming triennial, an image from Ayoung Kim’s multi-channel video installation, Delivery Dancer’s…
Keody Thompson, realtor at Jamaica Sotheby’s International Realty
25 Oct, 2026 0

Seaside villa earnings shrink a year after Melissa

Short-term rental earnings at villas and seaside properties along Jamaica’s north coast fell over the past year, even as earnings rose in most other markets. Average annual earnings at coastal villas…