The New York Knicks are NBA champions after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the NBA Finals, ending a championship drought that stretched back to 1973. The title was secured at Madison…
From Home Cook to Champion: British-Jamaican Jhané Gibson Wins MasterChef UK
ritish-Jamaican cook Jhané Gibson has been crowned the winner of MasterChef UK 2026, becoming the latest champion of one of Britain’s most watched cooking competitions. Gibson, who has Jamaican roots through her father’s…
Jamaican Artistic Swim Team Wins 7 Gold Medals in Florida
Jamaica’s artistic swimming programme continued its steady rise on the international stage after Team Jamaica, competing under the JAMUNITED banner, won 21 medals at the Coral Springs Worldwide Invitational 2026 in Florida. The…
No bank failed on my watch, says outgoing BOJ Governor Byles
No commercial bank failed in Jamaica during his nearly seven years at the helm of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), outgoing Governor Richard Byles told Parliament’s Standing Finance Committee on Wednesday — a…
NCB lists $2 billion in repossessed properties amid post-Melissa loan stress
The nation’s largest commercial bank, National Commercial Bank Jamaica Ltd (NCB), has placed roughly three dozen repossessed properties on the market carrying a combined assessed value exceeding $2 billion, spanning 10 parishes. It…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Beyond the Why
As Jesus and His disciples encountered a man who had been blind since birth (John 9), the disciples immediately asked a theological question: “Who did sin?” (v. 2). Their question reflected a common…
She Sat Frozen When Her Name Was Called: Jamaican Diana McCaulay Wins Top Literary Prize
Jamaican writer Diana McCaulay has added another major achievement to her literary career after winning the 2026 RSL Ondaatje Prize for her novel A House for Miss Pauline. The award, presented annually by…
SpaceX wants regular investors to help its stock launch. Here’s what to know before clicking ‘buy’
When SpaceX makes its debut on the US stock market, it wants smaller-pocketed, mom-and-pop investors to play a big role in what may be the biggest IPO ever. Elon Musk’s rocket company, formally…
Former T&T energy minister flags Jamaica’s power costs as ‘uncompetitive’ and among region’s highest
Jamaica’s power rates are among the region’s highest, but renewing the licence of Jamaica Public Service (JPS) alone will not likely lead to lower prices, according to a former Trinidad and Tobago energy…
The Reggae Boyz Missed the World Cup But This New Commercial Proves Jamaica Still Rules the World Stage
Jamaica is completely missing from the field at the FIFA World Cup 2026, yet the cultural impact of the island is dominating the global stage anyway. While the national football team did not…