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The Reverend Paul Lewis at the courthouse in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland during his trial in Jamaica in 2010.
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Jamaica-born televangelist Paul Lewis sentenced to 14 years in prison

Western Bureau: In 2009, popular televangelist Paul Lewis walked free from the Savanna-la-Mar courthouse in Westmoreland after being found not guilty of carnal abuse. Today, he is languishing in…
From left: Singer J’s father, Michael Lattibeaudiere; Singer J; Cecil and Jacqueline Lattibeaudiere, siblings of Bob Andy; and Godfrey ‘Bobby’ Anderson, the legendary singer and songwriter’s son, gather at the tribute to Bob Andy at Kingston Night
29 Oct, 2026 0

Bob Andy birthday tribute a huge success

Godfrey ‘Bobby’ Anderson, the son of legendary singer and songwriter Bob Andy, was all smiles as he watched the tribute event to his father unfold at Kingston Night Market on Tuesday. It was the eve…
 Jay-Z poses on the sidelines at the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game on February 9, 2025, in New Orleans.
29 Oct, 2026 0

Jay-Z to headline Super Bowl half-time show

LOS ANGELES (AP) : The man who helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight: Jay-Z will headline it himself. The NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation announced Monday night…
Emergency services work at the scene of a collision between two trains in Urda, Spain, on Wednesday.
29 Oct, 2026 0

Dozens killed in country’s second deadly rail crash this year

URDA (AP): A high-speed train slammed into another that had stopped on the tracks in Spain Wednesday, killing at least 68 people and injuring dozens in the second deadly rail collision this year. The…
President Donald Trump listens as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at a roundtable event in the East Room of the White House on October 21 in Washington.
29 Oct, 2026 0

Iran war’s cost to US taxpayers reaches an estimated US$47.1b

WASHINGTON (AP): The cost of the Iran war to American taxpayers has grown to US$47.1 billion, according to a new estimate the Pentagon has provided to Congress. The fallout from the conflict has…
The dragon fruit lemonade in red and the spiked lemonade.
29 Oct, 2026 0

Brew Society offers fresh take on party experience

Good vibes. People. Experience. The atmosphere was charged with energy at the official launch of the Brew Society, held at EGO Experience at 7th Avenue Plaza in St Andrew over the weekend. The…
Letters
29 Oct, 2026 0

Jamaica’s children must not be forgotten

THE EDITOR, Madam: One year after Hurricane Melissa unleashed its destructive force on Jamaica, our nation remains far from full recovery. Homes remain damaged, families are still rebuilding, and the…
Letters
29 Oct, 2026 0

Letter of the Day | Let us elevate national discussions

THE EDITOR, Madam: Recent national discussions highlight a troubling trend in our public discourse: the rise of unverified accusations and a rush towards extreme solutions. From claims of policy…
29 Oct, 2026 0

Earth Today | Sharp emissions cuts needed to bring global warming back below 1.5°C

YEARS OF inadequate climate action have put the world on an unavoidable path to exceeding global warming of 1.5 degrees Celsius, but whether that becomes the new normal depends on the choices…