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Royal Air Force Chinook helicopter conducting routine flying training in the Mountain Flying Training Area (MFTA) located in North Wales.
02 Nov, 2026 0

UK’s Royal Navy, Royal Air Force designated as ‘terrorist organisations’

TEHRAN (ANI): Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday announced the designation of the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as “terrorist organisations” and classified its Secret…
Jhanine Jackson, daughter of the late bassist Jackie Jackson assists his former bandmate Paul Douglas when he broke down during a tribute at the St James Parish Church last Saturday.
02 Nov, 2026 0

One-of-a kind musical farewell for Jackie Jackson

WESTERN BUREAU: Had it not been for the thick walls of the historic St James Parish Church, all of Montego Bay might have heard saxophonist Dean Fraser pouring his heart into Dance With My Father on…
From left, Andrew McRae - Universal Service Fund; Zanetta Scott - National Housing Trust; Brandon Wallace - Wray & Nephew; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange ; Billy Heaven - CHASE Fund; and Herrick Passley - Television Jam
02 Nov, 2026 0

JCDC celebrates partners and sponsors

Last Tuesday’s affair on the Roof Terrace, Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport was “not an occasion for speechification”, as Jamaica Cultural Development (JCDC) Executive Director,…
It’s another award for Jamaican jazz pianist Dr Monty Alexander, this time courtesy of the French government.
02 Nov, 2026 0

Monty Alexander honoured in France

Award-winning Jamaican jazz pianist, Dr Monty Alexander, has added another title to his lengthy resume, as he recently received France’s prestigious Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters…
Letters
02 Nov, 2026 0

Letter of the Day | Respect religious diversity in public schools

THE EDITOR, Madam: We write in response to the letter published on October 24, 2026, titled ‘Strengthening devotional guidelines for schools’, which calls for greater protection of Christian…
Letters
02 Nov, 2026 0

Artificial intelligence: Security’s new threat

THE EDITOR, Madam: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most transformative technologies of this century, revolutionising industries across all sectors. However, as AI capabilities…
02 Nov, 2026 0

Ruthlyn James | The bully’s uniform

A recent bullying allegation involving a student at a Corporate Area high school, which reached television news, is disturbing, beyond the alleged act itself. According to the child’s mother, faeces…
Members of Parliament before at the swearing-in ceremony for members of the upper and lower houses of Parliament held on September 18, 2025 in Gordon House.
02 Nov, 2026 0

Ronald Thwaites | Can Jamaica afford its government?

Can the economy support the cost of the State? That was the question posed by two economists last week in this space. Their data and reasoning are convincing. Their recommendations are unlikely to be…
Senator Keith Duncan.
02 Nov, 2026 0

Duncan: Productivity key to breaking Ja’s low-growth cycle

Government Senator Keith Duncan has signalled that the only way for Jamaica to make a meaningful breakthrough to break the low-growth cycle dogging the economy for several years is to increase…