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Amoy Beckford (centre) receives back-to-school supplies from Portmore Mayor Leon Thomas for her children, who will be transitioning to Gregory Park Primary School, as principal Jennifer James Ferguson shares in the moment.
August 25, 2026 by Ruddy Mathison

Mayor funds back-to-school supplies for Gregory Park students

Parents of 18 students who attended Gregory Park Basic School and will transition to primary schools in Portmore in September are expressing gratitude to Portmore Mayor Leon Thomas for providing…
Adrian Walker, one of the three music ministers who have joined forces to present the Ezer Gospel Concert on September 26 at NCU in Mandeville.
August 25, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

Gospel ministers to stage Ezer benefit concert at NCU

Music ministers Adrian Walker, Gamel Grant, and David Pryce have joined forces for a worthy cause. Their goal is to support students of the Northern Caribbean University (NCU) who have been severely…
Red Stripe Spirits Trade Marketing Executive Chantalle Bryan puts a little bounce in the dress code, striking a playful pose for the lens.
August 25, 2026

Something Extra | Tuesday

The Sunken Garden at Hope Botanical Gardens came alive on Sunday as Solara drew a stylish crowd for an all-white sunset experience. Sponsored by Johnnie Walker and Don Julio, the event featured music,…
Bulky waste, including old appliances and other discarded household items, along Strathbogie Lane as residents work to clear the area.
August 25, 2026 by Mickalia Kington

Rats, rubble and a race against time

A community cleanup effort in Strathbogie Lane, Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, is racing against time to remove piles of bulky waste that residents and health officials say have contributed to a…
Miss Universe Jamaica 2026 Celene Hall.
August 25, 2026

‘Surreal’ Miss Universe Jamaica win for Portlander Celene Hall

With Celene Hall being crowned Miss Universe Jamaica 2026 on Sunday, the parish of Portland was flung into the pageant spotlight for the second time in August, and both times were historic. When…
Director general of the International Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Sciences (ICENS), Professor Charles Grant, addresses a JIS Think Tank on August 20.
August 25, 2026

Growth & Jobs | ICENS trains next generation of radiation safety professionals

The International Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Sciences (ICENS) at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona is playing a pivotal role in training the next generation of radiation-safety…
Actress Hayden Panettiere, who was also a child star, was found unresponsive at a residence in Greenville, South Carolina, earlier this month, and pronounced dead despite attempts to resuscitate her.
August 25, 2026

Actress says Hollywood does not protect child stars

Actress, Anna Paquin has spoken out about the dangers faced by female child stars following the death of Hayden Panettiere. Saying that young performers were “not as protected” by Hollywood as they…
Richard Ruddock (left), a father of six from Llandilo, Westmoreland, thanks Omar Wright, lead, Environment & Community Development Programmes at the JN Foundation, for the grant.
August 25, 2026

Growth & Jobs | JN Foundation supports entrepreneurs rebuilding after Melissa

When Hurricane Melissa tore through sections of Jamaica last year, it left behind a trail of destruction - flattened homes, uprooted crops - and abruptly halted livelihoods. For many families, the…
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August 25, 2026

The Shipping Schedule

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