IOM workshop increases gender sensitivity for more inclusive migration governance
In January and February 2026, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Jamaica delivered four hands-on workshops across St. Ann, Manchester, Kingston, and St. Andrew, training 33 representatives from government ministries, child protection agenc
Sykes: Silvera made ‘strategic' guilty plea
Chief Justice Bryan Sykes said former Member of Parliament Jolyan Silveras guilty plea to manslaughter came only after careful consideration of forensic evidence, describing it as “more strategic than remorseful”. On Friday, the 54-year-old was sen
Douglas, Reid in top 100m form at Carifta Trials
SHANOYA Douglas of Holland High and Excelsior Highs Riquelme Reid were in spanking form on yesterdays opening day of competition at the three-day Carifta Trials as both produced personal best times to capture the Under-20 100 metres titles at the Na
Johnmark Wiggan sets the tone with ‘By Fire' preview
The atmosphere inside the Vera Moody Concert Hall at Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts shifted quickly on Wednesday evening when what appeared to be an ordinary gathering of media and guests transformed into worship. Without warning, m
Editorial | Take heed to rising sea levels
The risk of rising seas gobbling up more of Jamaica may be closer than previously thought, which should further concentrate the minds of policymakers who deal with these problems. A study by Wageningen University in the Netherlands, recently published in
When politics sends doctors home
THE EDITOR, Madam: For more than half a century, Cuban doctors have quietly helped hold together the fragile seams of Jamaicas public health system. From rural clinics to busy emergency rooms, they have served communities where there were simply not e
Something Extra | Saturday
If denim, breezy linens, and flowing silhouettes set the unofficial dress code, Kuyah provided the perfect culinary playground for Kingstons stylish crowd on Thursday night. Food lovers converged on the Festival Marketplace in downtown Kingston for the