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Culture and Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange pictured with Anthony 'Supa Dee' Wilson, the veteran music producer, promoter and sound system operator remembered for his role in Jamaica’s sound clash era.
February 3, 2026

Minister Grange saddened by death of sound system veteran Supa Dee

Culture and Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange has expressed sadness at the sudden death of Anthony 'Supa Dee' Wilson, a veteran music producer, promoter and sound system operator. …
February 3, 2026

Power outages hit several parishes as cold front brings strong winds

The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) has reported power outages in several parishes as strong winds associated with the cold front impacting the island disrupt electricity supply. Affected areas…
February 3, 2026

Another cold front to affect Jamaica this weekend

Jamaicans are being advised to brace for unsettled weather over the next several days as a trough and another cold front are expected to affect conditions across the island. A trough across the…
Bottles of Pepsi are displayed for sale at Hawthorne Market on January 6, 2026, in Portland, Oregon.
February 3, 2026

PepsiCo plans price cuts as demand for its drinks and snacks slip

(AP) — PepsiCo is cutting prices on Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos and Tostitos chips this year to win back customers exasperated by years of price hikes. PepsiCo has leaned on price increases as the…
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February 3, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

Private contractors not expected to know FAAA, court hears

Contractors who do business with the Government, as well as private-sector workers, are not necessarily expected to understand or comply with the Financial Administration and Audit Act (FAAA), a…
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February 3, 2026 by Andre Williams

Witness’ death weighs against adjournment in Clansman gang case

The reported death of a prosecution witness last week was raised before the Supreme Court on Monday as a critical factor weighing against any lengthy adjournment in the long-awaited Clansman gang…
Dujuan ‘Whisper’ Richards in action for Chelsea’s Under-21s.
February 3, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

‘THIS IS A GREAT STEP’

Craig Butler, agent of Jamaican international Dujuan ‘Whisper’ Richards, says the player’s loan move to Leicester City is a positive step in his football development. Richards is set to complete a…

Sunshine Girls head coach, Sasher-Gaye Henry-Wright.
February 3, 2026 by Robert Bailey

Sunshine Girls settle Down Under

Head coach of the national senior netball team, Sasher-Gaye Henry, says the Sunshine Girls have settled in well since arriving in Australia and are intensifying preparations ahead of their three-match…
Sydney Pagon’s Alexia Palmer.
February 3, 2026 by Raymond Graham

Western schools turn out for STETHS meet

LAST Saturday’s staging of the STETHS-Olliviere-Smith Invitational meet, held at St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS), was well supported by high school teams from the western part of the…