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Some houses in Alligator Pond.
01 Nov, 2026 0

When the sea comes knocking - Erosion leaves residents in Alligator Pond fearful

One of the most recurring questions facing people who have lost their homes to Hurricane Melissa in Alligator Pond is: “What did you expect when you were building a home so close to the sea?” It is a…
Reece Nelson on the catwalk in Paris for the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2025 Ready-To-Wear collection by the fashion house’s menswear creative director Pharrell Williams.
01 Nov, 2026 0

British-Jamaican model Reece Nelson attracts Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry, Versace, and Gucci

Luxury fashion houses love Reece Nelson. Be it Burberry or Versace, the British-Jamaican model’s impressive run of high-profile bookings continues. He is among the models selected by Dolce &…
Real Estate Board
01 Nov, 2026 0

Social media real estate posts face regulatory scrutiny

The Real Estate Board has opened a review of its code of ethics to set standards for how agents advertise property on social media and has sued a company it alleges brokered property without a…
Patrick Stewart attends the 84th Annual Peabody Awards on Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Beverly Hills, California. The legendary actor died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following “a brief and poignant journey” with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia,
01 Nov, 2026 0

Patrick Stewart found ‘Star Trek’ fame but always returned to Shakespeare, the stage

LONDON (AP): Before he captained the Starship Enterprise, Patrick Stewart commanded the Shakespearean stage. And it was the stage to which he returned time and again even after Star Trek: The Next…
Winston Ewart (centre) is brought back on stage by Soprano Ava Haynes following the National Chorale of Jamaica’s performance of ‘Porgy and Bess’ at the Courtleigh Auditorium in 2024. Soprano Joyce Tomlinson (right) shares the moment with fellow choi
01 Nov, 2026 0

Winston Ewart: A remarkable journey

When the National Chorale of Jamaica (NCOJ) opens its classical season with Songs of Faith & Freedom today, Winston Ewart will be among those in the audience at the University Chapel in Mona, St…
01 Nov, 2026 0

Don Robotham | SPARK or BOOST? STEAM or maths? Issues in educational reform

Recently, ETOC, the Education Transformation Oversight Committee, presented a progress report on the implementation of the recommendations of the Patterson Commission on Education Reform. According to…
01 Nov, 2026 0

WISDOM OF THE WEEK - Addiction to excitement

Have you noticed how easily life begins to feel boring? The same routine, familiar faces, and everyday responsibilities often leave us drained and longing for something different. We seek excitement…
The cover of Danielle Wong’s book ‘Under Spiritual Attack.’
01 Nov, 2026 0

Debut book recounts author’s extraordinary life experiences

LONDON: British Jamaican author, Danielle Wong celebrated her debut book at a special launch party at the Bankside Hotel in Southwark, south London, on Saturday, October 24. The work – Under…
Sports
01 Nov, 2026 0

Mohanlal upstages rivals in Caymanas Park Announcers’ Trophy

RICHARD Azan’s MOHANLAL, the lone three-year-old in yesterday’s Caymanas Park Announcers’ Trophy, upstaged non-winners of an overnight allowance race in the six-and-a-half furlong event, subjecting…