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February 27, 2026 by Andre Williams

Defence challenges cop’s account of 2018 operation

Proceedings in the trial of alleged Clansman Gang leader Tesha Miller and 24 co-accused intensified Thursday as the 11th prosecution witness, a detective inspector, continued under cross-examination…
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton (left) and Dr Delroy Fray, clinical coordinator, Western Regional Health Authority, converse during a press briefing at the WRHA’s offices in Montego Freeport on Thursday.
February 27, 2026 by Janet Silvera

Ja equipped to stablilise severe burn cases, says health officials

WESTERN BUREAU: Amid public concern over local treatment options for severe burn victims, health officials have insisted that Jamaica’s health system has the capacity to stabilise critical cases…
Dr Darien Henry, the principal of the Montego Bay Community College, delivers the keynote address at the Institute of Vocational Education and Skills Training Limited’s graduation ceremony on Wednesday.
February 27, 2026 by Christopher Thomas

‘Dismantle TVET stigma’

WESTERN BUREAU: Dr Darien Henry, principal of the Montego Bay Community College (MBCC), says stigma against technical and vocational education and training must be end for students to advance in the…
From left: Rochelle Daley, resident advisor at Rex Nettleford Hall; Michael Mullings, keynote speaker and CEO of Chatflow; Sandrene McKenzie, CEO of San’script; and Khalia King, owner of Elethia Creative, in dialogue at Rex Nettleford Hall’s business e
February 27, 2026 by Corey Robinson

Young Caribbean entrepreneurs urged to stare down obstacles

Young Caribbean entrepreneurs are being urged not to fear the challenges in the region but, instead, to use those obstacles to find innovative solutions to problems. The call was made on Wednesday by…
Janice McIntosh, newly elected member of the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council.
February 27, 2026 by Lester Hinds

Several first-time candidates elected to Global Jamaica Diaspora Council

Several newcomers have been elected to the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC), according to the results of the recently held election for council and youth council members. In the United States…
A scene from the performance titled ‘Bondage’.
February 27, 2026 by Paul H. Williams

UTech’s first season of dance makes historic debut

UTech’s 2026 Season of Dance was nothing short of historic – a one-night premiere that marked the Centre for the Arts’ first-ever formal season, Mudayane, a Swahili term meaning “we are one” and…
Dr Mary Anne Chambers, recently retired chair of Grace Foods Canada’s board.
February 27, 2026

Grace Foods Canada funds Black History Month bursary

Grace Foods Canada is marking Black History Month by supporting the University of Toronto’s 2026 Black History Month Luncheon with an in‑kind contribution valued at CDN$15,000 and a CDN$5,000 student…
Students at Church Teachers’ College participate in an activity using laptop computers inside the Manchester-based institution’s newly opened smart lab.
February 27, 2026

Church Teachers’ College gets $12m smart lab

Digicel Foundation has handed over a US$80,000 ($12.4 million) smart lab to Church Teachers’ College in Mandeville, Manchester, as part of efforts to strengthen teacher preparation. Assistant chief…
Dr Shauna Martin Lee (left) conducts a diabetes test on a patient at the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation Health Expo, held on Wednesday at the Jubilee Commercial Centre, West Parade, downtown Kingston.
February 27, 2026

Downtown market vendors benefit from health expo

Vendors and workers within the downtown market area benefited from a health expo, which was aimed at improving access to basic health services for under-served communities. Wednesday’s event, which…