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February 17, 2026

Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder visionary blind geniuses

Blindness has oftentimes been linked to the success of recording artistes in popular music. Many music aficionados subscribe to the theory that when one sense is impaired, the others develop at a…
Adelyn Mothersill was all smiles as she painted a portrait of the late Bob Marley at his 81st birthday celebration on Friday at the Bob Marley Museum
February 10, 2026

Art, self-expression shape children’s tribute to Bob Marley

Celebration at the Bob Marley Museum took on a youthful air as children marked what would have been the reggae icon’s 81st birthday, their small footsteps animating the historic grounds last Friday.
Jamaica Book Festival Director Latoya West-Blackwood (2nd left), along with members of the Jamaica Book Festival team - prize coordinator Stephanie Koathes (left) and marketing director Joel Nomdarkham (right), share a moment with poetry awardees (from lef
February 10, 2026

Young writers shine at Jamaica Book Festival awards

The Jamaica Book Festival (JBF) proudly celebrated the achievements of Jamaica’s emerging literary voices at the Young Writers’ Prize Awards, held at the Kingston & St Andrew Parish Library. Last…
Sanya Wallace-Innerarity (third right), assistant general manager for strategy, marketing, and sales at JN Money, presents a symbolic cheque to Sandra Samuels (third left), president of Jamaica Reach to Recovery (JR2R), and Roshane Reid-Koomson (second rig
February 10, 2026

JN Money, diaspora donors boost breast cancer support

More than $1 million has been donated to support breast cancer patients in Jamaica, bolstering the efforts of the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS) and Jamaica Reach to Recovery, a breast cancer survivor…
Kelli-Dawn Hamilton, chief executive officer, Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority.
February 10, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

Urgent e‑waste disposal approved amid rebuilding push

WESTERN BUREAU: In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which battered western Jamaica last October, the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (SEZ) has moved to address a bottleneck that industry…
A one-bedroom villa at Excellence Oyster Bay.
February 10, 2026 by Janet Silvera

Over J$5 billion being pumped into Excellence expansion

WESTERN BUREAU: Luxury Resort Excellence Oyster Bay, in keeping with its long-term commitment to Jamaica, has announced a massive US$25-million (J$4.02-billion) expansion programme, alongside a…
Waterford Councillor Dr Fenley Douglas assists Waterford senior Veroni Christian during the care initiative.
February 10, 2026 by Ruddy Mathison

Portmore community rallies to pamper seniors

Two hundred senior citizens from the Waterford community in Portmore were treated to a day of care, comfort, and celebration on Saturday as the ninth staging of “Pampering Our Seniors” transformed the…
Dr Delroy Fray, clinical coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority.
February 10, 2026 by Christopher Thomas

CRH back to pre-Melissa functionality, says Fray

WESTERN BUREAU: Dr Delroy Fray, the clinical coordinator at the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in Montego Bay, St James, says some sections of the facility have been restored to pre-Hurricane…
Novlette Moore (left) accepting M:FP C.A.R.E voucher, on behalf of a beneficiary, from Peter Ivey, founder of Mission: FoodPossible
February 10, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Vaughansfield Primary families get $10,000 in food vouchers

A community-driven relief initiative led by Mission:FoodPossible (M:FP) is making a marked impact in St James, highlighting the role of partnership, compassion and dignity in tackling hunger. The…