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17 Oct, 2026 0

NAJASO elects president ahead of 50th anniversary

The National Association of Jamaican and Supportive Organizations (NAJASO) has elected Patrick Williams president for the 2026-2028 term, as the umbrella organisation prepares to celebrate its 50th…
Marlon James signs his Booker Prize shortlisted book The Disappearers for a visitor at the book signing event at the Jamaica Patty Company restaurant.
17 Oct, 2026 0

Writer Marlon James closes in on 2nd Booker Prize

LONDON: Jamaica-born author Marlon James is in the running to land a second Booker Prize should he win the coveted award on November 9 when the 2026 winner will be announced in London. James’ latest…
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17 Oct, 2026 0

Hello Mi Neighbour | Sensible people do stupid things too

How many times have you heard sensible people say, “Oh, I’m so stupid!”? I overheard an academic pillar from UWI, Professor Such-and-Such, scolding himself in a Liguanea supermarket one Friday…
Kingston Public Hospital
17 Oct, 2026 0

KPH launches probe into patient’s death amid husband’s concerns

The management of the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) is reporting that it has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the care and subsequent death of a patient. The woman died…
Constable Devoney Rose
17 Oct, 2026 0

JCF mourns death of second policeman shot in St Catherine gun battle

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is mourning the death of the second policeman who was shot during a confrontation with gunmen in St Catherine on Friday. Constable Devoney Rose, 19, died on…
Jamaican-American actress Sheryl Lee Ralph (left), recipient of the International Humanitarian Award, and Adam Stewart, executive chairman of Sandals Resorts International, recipient of the International Achievement Award, pose for the camera at the Americ
17 Oct, 2026 0

Sheryl Lee Ralph, Adam Stewart honoured at AFJ gala

Emmy Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph says Jamaica’s national anthem represents a source of inspiration and pride for her and has encouraged others to play their part in the country’s…
17 Oct, 2026 0

Man charged for fatal stabbing of brother in Portmore granted $1 million bail

The man charged with the fatal stabbing of his brother during a dispute at their home in Portmore, St Catherine was on Friday granted bail in the sum of $1,000,000 with surety. Twenty-nine-year-old…
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates with his teammates Phil Foden and Iliman Ndiaye after scoring his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Ipswich Town, in Manchester, England, Saturday, Oct.1
17 Oct, 2026 0

Another Premier League win for scandal-hit Man City as Haaland keeps scoring

The ongoing financial scandal enveloping Manchester City isn’t affecting the team’s results in the Premier League. Or Erling Haaland’s appetite for scoring goals. City became only the third team to…
The St Catherine Parish Court in Spanish Town.
17 Oct, 2026 0

Businessman accused of fraud over vehicle-buying deal granted $1 million bail

A businessman accused of failing to supply a motor vehicle for which he was given $3.8 million was granted $1,000,000 bail with surety in the St Catherine Parish Court yesterday, after making partial…