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Something Extra | Thursday
Disney’s biggest stars stepped out in standout fashion at the 2026 Disney Network Upfront red carpet, held Tuesday at New York City’s Javits Center. The annual showcase brought together talent from Disney, FX, Hulu and ABC as the entertainment giant unveiled its 2026-27 programming slate to advertisers.
Jamaican-American actress Sheryl Lee Ralph turned heads in a tailored periwinkle blue St John suiting set, while fellow attendees delivered a mix of bold colour, embellishment and modern glamour on the carpet.
Jamaican-American actress Sheryl Lee Ralph turned heads in a tailored periwinkle blue St John suiting set, while fellow attendees delivered a mix of bold colour, embellishment and modern glamour on the carpet.
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Wiretaps, videos central to case against Flippa Mafia
Jamaican entertainer ‘Flippa Mafia’ was under video surveillance by United States (US) law enforcement agents when he and three other men allegedly engaged in the sale of various illegal drugs over a nine-month period, court documents have revealed.
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Mya returns with her first album in 8 years
NEW YORK (AP):
To know where the R&B singer Mýa is headed in 2026, it is best to look backwards.
In 2003, she released her third studio album, Moodring, featuring the track Sophisticated Lady.
To know where the R&B singer Mýa is headed in 2026, it is best to look backwards.
In 2003, she released her third studio album, Moodring, featuring the track Sophisticated Lady.
Updated 20 hours ago
Tufton announces $1b injection to create infrastructure maintenance facility; new fund to tackle social determinants of health
Amid ongoing complaints about the state of infrastructure in the health sector, the Government will, this year, be pumping $1 billion into the establishment of its Health Infrastructure Maintenance Fund (HIMF), through which a range of initiatives are to be established this year with the aim of addressing ongoing concerns about the rundown state of facilities in the health sector as well as tackle the social factors that play a role in determining the poor state of health of large segments of the Jamaican population.
May 13, 2026
INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE - Holder helps Gujarat pacers raze Hyderabad for 86 to go top
AHMEDABAD, India (AP):
Gujarat Titans dismissed the batting powerhouse of Sunrisers Hyderabad for their lowest score of 86 runs and went to the top of the Indian Premier League with a fifth straight win yesterday.
Gujarat Titans dismissed the batting powerhouse of Sunrisers Hyderabad for their lowest score of 86 runs and went to the top of the Indian Premier League with a fifth straight win yesterday.
Updated 23 hours ago
Dragon boat ‘twins’ begin to make a name
Updated 23 hours ago
Bishop’s heroics put Pride in position to pounce
May 12, 2026
Beres Hammond turns setback into showmanship - Romain Virgo, Nigy Boy shine at Mother’s Day concert In NYC
What began as an unfortunate situation for singer Beres Hammond became one of the most unforgettable moments of his Beres & Friends Mother’s Day concert at UBS Arena in New York on Saturday.
The lover's rock icon, who was dealing with a left leg injury, appeared on stage seated on a couch, and delivered most of his thrilling performance from right there. Explaining the situation, Hammond said that he had been practising a new dance for the Mother’s Day concert when things went awry.
The lover's rock icon, who was dealing with a left leg injury, appeared on stage seated on a couch, and delivered most of his thrilling performance from right there. Explaining the situation, Hammond said that he had been practising a new dance for the Mother’s Day concert when things went awry.
Updated 11 hours ago
Bank of Jamaica advances plans for new facility beside French Embassy on Hillcrest
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has launched a tender for architectural and engineering consultants to design and oversee the construction of a new business continuity centre (BCC) on a 3.2-acre property near the French Embassy.
Updated 10 hours ago
Jamaica seeks new storm bond as hurricane season looms
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17-y-o Antonio Wallace impresses in bodybuilding debut
At just 17 years old, Antonio Wallace stepped boldly onto the bodybuilding stage for the very first time and made an impressive debut. The Ardenne High School grade-11 student, who resides in Portmore, emerged as the youngest competitor in this year’s Jamaica Bodybuilding and Fitness Association (JABBFA) Novice and Junior Championships, held on April 25 at the Courtleigh Auditorium.
Updated 21 hours ago
Something Extra | Wednesday
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Something Extra | Thursday
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Editorial | Reimagining tourism
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has announced a planned overhaul of Jamaica’s legislative framework, which will replace the 72-year-old Tourist Board Act with a new Tourism Authority Act. The overhaul, Mr Bartlett says, is to modernise the industry, strengthen local linkages, and ensure higher retention of tourism earnings.
Updated 22 hours ago
Editorial | Holness for honest-broker role
Updated 51 minutes ago
Andrene Chung | Cut the salt, save our hearts
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