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Francesca Tavares, Attorney-at-Law
April 7, 2026

Francesca Tavares | The slave trades the UN forgot

The United Nations’ recent resolution designating the Transatlantic Slave Trade as the “greatest historical evil” is a troubling exercise in historiographical reductionism – one that prioritises…
April 7, 2026

Free cervical cancer screening, HPV vaccinations at select SERHA health centres in April

The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) will offer free Pap smear screenings and Human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccinations at selected health centres across the region during April, in…
April 7, 2026

Two men charged after woman allegedly robbed during Portland taxi ride

Portland detectives have charged two men with multiple offences following the alleged abduction and robbery of a woman in St Margaret’s Bay last month. Charged are 31-year-old electrician Jerome…
April 7, 2026

Three arrested after gun, ammunition seized in St Ann, say police

Three men were arrested and a 9mm pistol with ammunition seized during a police operation on Drax Hall main road in St Ann on Sunday, the police say. Reports from the St Ann’s Bay police are that…
A man inspects the damage to cars and an apartment building struck by an Iranian missile in Ramat Gan, Israel on April 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)
April 7, 2026

Trump warns a 'whole civilization will die tonight' if deal with Iran isn't reached

(AP) — Iranian officials on Tuesday urged young people to form human chains to protect power plants, as US President Donald Trump warned that a “whole civilization will die tonight” if Tehran fails to…
RIDEALLDAY, ridden by Ian Spence, wins the sixth running of the Ian Levy Cup in a track record 1:41:8 seconds at Caymanas Park yesterday.
April 7, 2026 by Ainsley Walters

Rideallday shows classic pedigree in Ian Levy Cup

Journeyman jockey Ian Spence yesterday declared Philip Feanny’s RIDEALLDAY a United States Breeders’ Cup Classic contender after the Mouttet Mile winner obliterated fellow importee Smile ‘N’ Leave’s…
Waterhouse players in a celebratory ood during a Jamaica Premier League encounter against Portmore United at Ferdi Neita Park recently.
April 7, 2026

Waterhouse announces new youth development partnership with FESCO

Waterhouse FC has announced a new strategic partnership with Future Energy Source Company Limited (FESCO) to support and enhance its youth football programme. This sponsorship marks a significant…
Sports
April 7, 2026

Past the finishing post

Apr 6, 2026 Race Results Race 1 Purse $600,000 5YO&UP OPT. CLM($200,0 ONLY)/NB6YO&UP(NW2)&NB5YO(MDN) Off At: 12:12:29 PM Distance: 6 Fur Track Condition: Dirt : Fast Winning Time: 1:18.0…
Jamaica under-15 seamer Hugh Turner (left) just before picking up with wicket of K’Hill Thomas as wicketkeeper Daniel Davidson looks on.
April 7, 2026 by Lennox Aldred

Jamaica U15s claim consolation win

Jamaica’s Under-15s finally tasted victory in the fifth and final match of their CWI Rising Stars bilateral series against Trinidad & Tobago, but the visitors had already sealed the series 3-1…