The Jamaica Beacon

01/06/2026

FULL REPORT: Funeral for Ishmael Anderson, also called Tailor and Sonny of Lluidas Vale district, St Catherine

01/06/2026

She had only four biological children, but the late Gwendell Smith, affectionately called Miss Gwen, was a mother-figure to many in the communities where she resided - St John district in Clarendon and Portland Road in Kingston.

She passed away peacefully on Saturday, 28 February 2026. And she has been laid to rest beside her sister at Sunset Burial Park in St Andrew.

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31/05/2026

A 77-year-old tailor, who spend most of his life transforming simple fabrics into cherished attire, has been laid to rest in the rural community he served for more than 60 years - Lluidas Vale, St Catherine.

Ishmael Anderson, affectionately called Tailor and Sonny, died of an illness on Friday, 10 April 2026.

A 77-year-old tailor, who spend most of his life transforming simpl...

31/05/2026

Walker's Foundation is again hosting what has become one of the biggest back-to-school treats held annually in Jamaica.

To register, scan the code on the flyer.

28/05/2026

The man who died after choking during a bun-eating competition held in the Easter season has been laid to rest in the cemetery beside the sanctuary where he worshipped - Litchfield Baptist Church in Trelawny.

Keron Powell, affectionately called Handy, died on Saturday (22 March 2026) or 10 days before what would have been his 38th birthday.

The highly unusual incident happened in the town of Christiana, Manchester, which is relatively close to the deceased man's native community of Litchfield where he was laid to rest.

The man who choked and died during a bun-eating competition during ...

28/05/2026

Though she had only four biological children, the late Gwendel Smith, affectionately called Miss Gwen, was a mother-figure to many in the communities where she resided - St John district in Clarendon and Portland Road in Kingston.

She passed away peacefully on Saturday, 28 February 2026. And she has been laid to rest beside her sister at Sunset Burial Park in St Andrew.

Gwendel Smith, affectionately called Miss Gwen, who hails from St John district in Clarendon and Portland Road in Kingston, has been laid to rest beside her ...

28/05/2026

The late Babes Perry was no ordinary dog.

And that's why her farewell was extraordinary - one with all the trappings of funerals reserved for human beings.

The lavish send-off was the brainchild of the mongrel dog's owner Peter Perry, who operates Perry's Funeral Home in Spanish Town, St Catherine.

The late Babes Perry was no ordinary dog; and that's why her farewell was extraordinary - one with all the trappings of funerals reserved for human beings.Th...

27/05/2026

Funeral Report: Gwendell Smith of Kingston as well as St John district in Clarendon.

15/05/2026

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