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Bruce Golding, former prime minister of Jamaica.
August 3, 2026 by Lester Hinds

Caribbean in a pickle over Trump - Former PM says regional nations forced to be careful with ‘hand in mouth of angry lion’
Former Prime Minister Bruce Golding has defended the cautious approach Caribbean governments have taken in dealing with the Donald Trump administration, pointing out that a wrong move could result in…
Bruce Golding, former prime minister of Jamaica.
August 3, 2026 by Lester Hinds

‘That’s not friendship’ - Golding blasts US gov’t over demands and policies placing pressure on Caribbean nations
Former Prime Minister Bruce Golding has renewed his criticism of the United States’ (US) approach to Jamaica and the wider Caribbean, arguing that Washington’s recent demands and policies are putting…
Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2026, Christine Williams, is flanked by, first runner-up, Dr. Melissa Flinch (left), Miss Manchester and second runner-up, Danielle Cox, Miss Kingston and St. Andrew.
Updated 15 hours ago by Yasmine Peru

Elated Christina Williams wins Nat’l Festival Queen title for Portland

Miss Portland Christina Williams, attorney-at-law and the self-described “country girl with global impact” raised the bar high on Saturday night when she waltzed away with the Miss Jamaica Festival…
Mothers participate in the Baby Matters programme, an initiative of the Violence Prevention Alliance and Project STAR.
August 3, 2026

Baby Matters programme brings parenting support into communities

Parents and caregivers of young children are receiving practical support to nurture their children’s development through Baby Matters, an early childhood parenting programme that is expanding its…
Brooklyn native Sherrille Bethune makes her fourth Dream Weekend a stylish one in a knit maxi dress featuring a dramatic cut-out waist and shimmering sequin detailing.
Updated 3 hours ago

Something Extra | Monday

Dream Weeknd wasted no time getting into full swing as patrons kicked off the festival at Tropical Bliss on Thursday night for the opening party, Bad Beaches. Fresh off travel, including flights from…
Taian Gooden, founder and chief executive officer of TG Incorporated.
August 3, 2026

Building businesses, changing lives - How Taian Gooden is empowering Jamaican entrepreneurs
For many aspiring entrepreneurs, turning a business idea into a legally registered company can be an intimidating process. Complicated requirements, limited access to reliable information, and…
St Lucia Prime Minister and CARICOM Chairman, Philip J. Pierre
August 3, 2026

CARICOM chairman calls for economic freedom and reparative justice in Emancipation Day message

GEORGETOWN, Guyana CMC The Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Philip J. Pierre has called on Caribbean nations to continue the “unfinished journey of emancipation” by pursuing economic…
Dr Natalio Wheatley, British Virgin Islands premier and minister of finance.
August 3, 2026

Wheatley orders multiple investigations into unauthorised government investment

TORTOLA (CMC): British Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley has ordered multiple investigations into an unauthorised government investment in Delta Capital Partners…
Children were among the dozens rescued after the ‘MV Barima’ capsized last month.
August 3, 2026

Search begins for specialist firm to salvage sunken ferry

GEORGETOWN, Guyana CMC The Government has begun the search for an experienced marine salvage company to recover the wreck of the ferry – the MV Barima, nearly two weeks after the passenger and cargo…