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Dr Benjamin Powers, executive director of The Southport School, co-founder of The Southport CoLAB in Connecticut, and director of the Haskins Global Literacy Hub at the Yale Child Study Center, engages in discussion with Nakitalee Francis, Deonne Buchanan,
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WWKIDS Conference trains teachers in proven reading methods

Nearly 120 Jamaican educators recently gathered at the S Hotel Kingston for an annual education conference, where they received training in evidence-based literacy instruction and classroom strategies…
Dr Shanelle Dempster-Peart (left), regional dental surgeon, and Dr Janique Baldwin-Miller, regional psychiatrist, both of the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), at the opening of the Junction Child and Adolescent Wellness Centre and the Junction De
17 Oct, 2026 0

Junction facility to restore smiles and address mental health

WESTERN BUREAU: Dr Janique Baldwin-Miller, regional psychiatrist at the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), says the opening of the Child and Adolescent…
Jamaica’s Honorary Consul to Atlanta, Dr Elaine Bryan (second right), shares a light moment with, from left, Dr Joseph Dove; Dr Yvonne Smith Blake, CEO of the Montego Bay-Atlanta Cities Committee; Dr Christopher Parker, research associate professor and d
17 Oct, 2026 0

Atlanta-based charity honours community servants at fundraiser

ATLANTA, Georgia: Two Jamaicans have been recognised for their contributions to community development and service by Atlanta-based charitable organisation Jamaicans Caring for Jamaicans (JCJ), as the…
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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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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
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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…