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August 13, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
AI reshaping Brazilian agriculture
From detecting sick chickens to tracing beef from farm to fork, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping Brazilian agriculture, with lessons that could help improve productivity and food security in…
August 13, 2026
by Kimone Francis
Tremor terror - Jamaican recounts tale of escaping devastating Colombia earthquake
A Jamaican man who found himself caught in the grip of a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia says chaos erupted in the stairwell of the 17-storey hotel where he was staying, as panicked guests rushed…
August 13, 2026
Spanish Town youth advocate earns GGAA honour for community service
When justice of the peace and youth advocate Kaydia Clair reflects on her journey, one principle stands out: service. Clair, a paralegal, was among 39 Jamaicans recognised with the Governor-General’s…
August 13, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
UNFPA donation boosts maternal health services in western Ja
The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is better equipped to protect mothers and newborns in communities still recovering from Hurricane Melissa, following a donation of reproductive health and…
August 13, 2026
Lance Neita | Reflections on Independence Day 1962
Independence Day for modern Jamaica never fails to bring out a sense of nostalgia recalling the celebrations of the first Independence Day in 1962. It was a time when the black, green and gold colours…
August 13, 2026
Movie Review | ‘The Rivals of Amziah King’ is a Southern-fried flick with too many ingredients
It turns out that the honey business isn’t as sweet as it sounds: In the new movie The Rivals of Amziah King, beekeepers steal from each other, poison rivals’ insects and rip folk off. “It’s not full…
August 12, 2026
CARICOM education ministers focus on critical thinking and skills development
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) education ministers began a two-day meeting in Georgetown, Guyana, on Wednesday, with discussions centred on whether the region’s education…
August 12, 2026
JDF soldier charged after ammunition found in knapsack
A 30-year-old member of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has been charged with unauthorised possession of ammunition after three rounds of 5.6 calibre ammunition were allegedly found in his knapsack. …
August 12, 2026
Government steps up support for families displaced by demolition at Cooper’s Pen
The Government of Jamaica has stepped up its multi-agency response to assist families displaced by the demolition of homes in Cooper’s Pen, Trelawny, with several agencies providing emergency relief…