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March 14, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
Mayor: Businesses behind 80% of MoBay’s illegal dump waste
WESTERN BUREAU: Montego Bay Mayor, Richard Vernon, is urging stricter oversight of the city’s business community, arguing that commercial operators should face prosecution for improper waste disposal.…
March 14, 2026
St Ann ginger farmers trained to combat ‘soft rot’ disease
Ginger farmers from the Grant’s Bailey community in St Ann gathered on Wednesday with one goal in mind, to strengthen the fight against rhizome rot, one of the most damaging diseases affecting ginger…
March 14, 2026
Amb Marks to receive RNFJ’s Inaugural President’s Award
Washington DC: Former Jamaica Ambassador to the United States and Minister of Efficiency, Innovation & Digital Transformation in the Office of the Prime Minister, Audrey Marks, is to receive the…
March 14, 2026
by Keisha Hill
New children’s book invites young readers to explore Jamaica
For Jamaican author, Tonian D. Trowers, storytelling became more than a creative pursuit; it evolved into a source of healing, love and cultural celebration. Her debut children’s book, Kam & Kez…
March 14, 2026
by Derrick Scott
‘The C’bean community has lost a great servant’
WASHINGTON, DC: The Atlanta Jamaican diaspora community is mourning the death of one of its outstanding community leaders, William Anthony “Tony” Gray, who passed away on February 27, 2026, in…
March 14, 2026
by Paul H. Williams
Golding launches nursery rhymes celebrating Jamaican heritage
For generations, basic school students in Jamaica have been reciting nursery rhymes — catchy verses whose playful lines often seem nonsensical at first glance. Yet they carry coded messages far…
March 14, 2026
by Neil Armstrong
Canadian actor brothers of Jamaican heritage honoured
TORONTO: Two Canadian brothers, actors and producers of Jamaican heritage, were honoured on the opening night of the 14th annual Toronto Black Film Festival with a career achievement award.…
Updated 17 hours ago
Middle East war enters third week as Tehran threatens non-US assets in the UAE
Iran openly threatened a neighbouring country's non-US assets for the first time Saturday, warning people to immediately evacuate the busiest port in the Middle East and two others in the United…
Published 18 hours ago
Three Haitians remanded on illegal entry charges
Three Haitian nationals who were allegedly found in a shed in Old Harbour Bay were remanded when they appeared in the St Catherine Parish Court on Friday. The accused are Radelairie Desir, Emanae…