KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) is calling for Jamaica’s beaches to be legally recognised as a public commons and held in public trust, as debate continues over beach access and the Government’s Beach Access and Management Policy, issued in March 2026. In a statement on Thursday, JET said the central issue should not simply be how many beaches are available to the public, but whether access to the...

Reggae artiste Isha Bel is reconnecting with Jamaica’s rich cultural traditions through her new single, Time Nah Wait, a vibrant recording inspired by childhood ring games, traditional rhythms and the urgency of pursuing one’s dreams. Produced by veteran musician Grub Cooper, the song is the lead single from her upcoming project, Rockfort Heart. Isha Bel said the idea came to her approximately six years ago while working at home. “The melody and...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) has received three pulse oximeters equipped with neonatal probes, along with a reclining chair for the NICU Parents’ Room, through a donation from the Kiwanis Club of New Kingston. The pulse oximeters will support the NICU team in monitoring oxygen saturation and heart rates in newborns receiving specialised care. The reclining chair will...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, will be honoured as a tourism icon at the PYNE Awards Africa 2026, recognising his global leadership in building tourism resilience and advancing stronger partnerships between Africa, the Caribbean and the wider Global South. Bartlett will receive the prestigious honour during the awards scheduled for September 24–26, 2026, in Maputo, Mozambique. The awards celebrate leaders across Africa, the Caribbean and the...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) has welcomed the announcement of a revised National Student Dress and Grooming Policy but is urging the Government to ensure that the new framework protects students’ rights and prevents arbitrary enforcement of appearance standards. The announcement of the revised policy was made by Minister of Education and Youth Dr Dana Morris Dixon during the Jamaica Teachers’ Association’s 62nd Annual Conference at...

In the era of #MeToo Movement, the days of inappropriate behaviour, especially toward women, is all but over. In Look But Don’t Touch, P’damore advises men to keep their hands to themselves. The song, produced by Enos Robinson, was released in July. Based in Toronto, Canada, P’damore says he was inspired to write and record it after a conversation with a friend. “She opened up to me about the constant...

International model and runway expert, Lu Sierra, a prominent figure in the beauty and fashion industry, headlines this weekend’s inaugural staging of Jamaica Beauty, Fashion and Wellness expo, which takes place on Saturday and Sunday at the AC Hotel in Kingston. The two-day expo is a precursor to the grand coronation of the 2026 Miss Universe Jamaica beauty pageant which is set to begin at 8:00 pm on Sunday inside...

TORONTO, Canada (AFP) — United States (US) and Canadian negotiators were set to resume trade talks in Washington on Thursday, after Prime Minister Mark Carney briefed Canada's regional leaders on the outlines of a pact to stabilise bilateral trade. Canada's minister in charge of US-Canada trade, Dominic LeBlanc, will meet US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer shortly after midday, Ottawa confirmed. On Wednesday, both sides said they had moved close to...

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BOGOTA, Colombia (AFP) — A landslide at an illegal gold mine in southwestern Colombia has killed 13 people and injured seven, a government official said Thursday. "Due to the activity taking place in the mine, a slope collapsed onto the people," Narino department government secretary Fredy Gamez told Caracol Radio about the incident, which took place Wednesday night. Accidents at mines in Colombia, particularly in unregulated work sites like the...

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