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Newly elected House Speaker Juliet Holness (left) feigns reluctance as Former House Speaker Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert ‘drags’ her to the chair to take the oath of office during the swearing-in ceremony for members of the Upper and Lower Houses of Parl
September 2025 by Livern Barrett

Holness pledges accountability framework as 84 lawmakers sworn in

The process to formally introduce job descriptions for Jamaica’s lawmakers will be “advanced” during this new five-year term of the Parliament, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has said. All 84…
Stewart Jacobs
September 2025 by Christopher Thomas

NPTAJ president says strong PTA support will lead to strong school leadership

WESTERN BUREAU: Stewart Jacobs, the president of the National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPTAJ), says strong support from the nation’s parent-teacher associations (PTAs) is crucial in…
Aspiring musician Daine Macklimore, the founder of the Montego Bay-based Impulse Tiling and Construction Company, has had a lifelong passion for music, which he is now pursuing in Ghana.
September 2025 by Christopher Thomas

Jack-of-all-trades Daine Macklimore reviving dormant musical passion

WESTERN BUREAU: Daine Macklimore, a versatile jack-of-all-trades who has garnered experience in various fields from hospitality to tiling over the past 20 years, is returning to his old youthful…
Donna-Lee Donaldson, who was last seen on July 11, 2022.
September 2025 by Tanesha Mundle

No blood at sofa wash site, says investigator

A forensic crime scene investigator testified Thursday that no traces of blood were found at the location where a sofa – allegedly stained with blood – was reportedly washed, casting doubt on earlier…
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September 2025

Former manager admits to stealing $57m from hotel accounts

A former operations manager at a boutique hotel in Negril is to be sentenced on October 13 after admitting to embezzling more than $57 million from his employer’s bank accounts, which he initially…
Former Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller.
September 2025 by Erica Virtue

Portia’s quiet strength

For years, it has been whispered in political and other circles – both within and outside of the People’s National Party (PNP), the political movement she once led as its first female president – that…
The prime minister and members of his cabinet pose for a photo: In front row (from left) are: Desmond McKenzie; Dr. Horace Chang; Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness; Olivia Grange; Robert Montague. Second row: Daryl Vaz; Pearnel Charles Jr; Audrey Marks; Dan
September 2025 by Sashana Small

CABINET FOR RENEWAL

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness yesterday announced a 19-member Cabinet, the composition of which he said is aimed at building on the momentum and experience of the previous administration, while…
September 2025 by Gregory Bryce

‘I tried my best’

A SORE hamstring could not prevent Jamaica’s Tajay Gayle from a strong performance in the final of the men’s long jump, as he took the silver medal at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships on day…
Dr Andrew Wheatley, arriving at King’s House yesterday, shortly before being sworn in as minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for science, technology and special projects.
September 2025

Wheatley back in action

Dr Andrew Wheatley, who has been newly reinstated to Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’ Cabinet, is urging Jamaicans to judge him on his performance, rather than “propaganda” as he assumes his role as…