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Montel Gordon is a James McCune Smith PhD scholar at the University of Glasgow researching race and education.
August 29, 2026

Montel Gordon | How I will remember Professor Jason Arday

Grief is a strange thing. You’ll often find yourself in solitude late at night, reading through old text messages, listening to voice notes, and reminiscing about memories you shared with said person.…
Carnival revellers will be on the road in Notting Hill this weekend.
August 29, 2026 by George Ruddock

Notting Hill Carnival 60 set to rock London

LONDON: It’s August Bank Holiday weekend and London is gearing up to host Europe’s biggest street festival with the 60th anniversary of the Notting Hill Caribbean Carnival set for Sunday and Monday,…
Khadijah Wright is flanked by Custos Hartley Perrin (left) and Westmoreland Mayor Danree Delancy during a courtesy call at the Westmoreland municipal office.
August 29, 2026 by Miickalia Kington

‘Speaking from lived experience’

Western Bureau: Twelve-year-old Khadijah Wright, an outgoing student of Revival Primary and Infant School in Westmoreland, has emerged as the winner of the Lay Magistrates’ Association of Jamaica…
Aslyn Parchment, St Elizabeth farmer.
September 3, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

Update: St Bess farmer hails $15m road project

WESTERN BUREAU: A St Elizabeth farmer has hailed a $15-million farm road improvement project in his community as a significant investment in the future of farmers and their families. Aslyn Parchment,…
The Jamaica Library Service (JLS) National Reading Competition champions for 2026 (from left) Yash Makhijani, of the 9-11 age group; Liam Williams, of the 6-8 age group; Haley Clarke, of the 15-20 age group; Yandi Burke, of the 12-14 age group; and Sashana
August 29, 2026 by Erica Virtue

Rural parishes shine at JLS National Awards

Rural parishes swept the national awards at the Jamaica Library Service (JLS) 2026 National Reading Competition finale, with Portland copping two top honours and a mother and her son being named…
August 29, 2026

US authorities seize over 22,000 artefacts

United States (US) authorities have seized more than 22,000 artefacts as part of an ongoing investigation into global antiquities smuggling. It’s believed to be the largest such seizure in American…
Two pilots were killed in the March 22 Air Canada crash
August 29, 2026

NYC air traffic controllers facing dismissal for allegedly leaving work early on night of deadly crash

New York (AP) Two air traffic controllers at LaGuardia Airport in New York could be fired for allegedly leaving the tower about an hour early on the night an Air Canada jet smashed into a fire truck…
Devon McPherson, 31, also known as "Jay" and "Rat Poison", a forklift operator, has been charged with the murder, possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorised possession of ammunition, conspiracy to murder and using a weapon to commit a felony.
August 29, 2026

Man charged for murder of St Catherine higgler

A St Catherine man has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of another man in the community of Central Village last week. Devon McPherson, 31, also known as "Jay"…
August 29, 2026

Murders, shootings continue to decline, Commish warns against complacency

Jamaica’s murder toll is 20 per cent below last year’s historic low, but Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake says this is no time for celebration. Shootings are also down 24 per cent this year from…