Jamaica Diaspora Council elections postponed
Elections for members of the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council have been postponed until January next year. Voting for the council members was slated to run from November 20 until December 13 but a notice issued from the Ministry of Foreign...
BIKES TO THE RESCUE
In the best of times, the drive to Halls Delight in the hills of rural St Andrew is not for the faint of heart. Now, three weeks after Hurricane Melissa dumped several inches of rain on the picturesque community, turning already poor roads into...
THE FINAL FRONTIER
WESTERN BUREAU: With full access to Cambridge by road now restored, the last frontier in the unprecedented destruction heaped on the people of St James is now fully exposed – the widespread devastation of homes, farms, schools, and critical...
Speid's Boyz expected to breeze past New Caledonia in play-off opener
Jamaicas Reggae Boyz and interim head coach Rudolph Speid will enter next years intercontinental play-offs as strong favourites to get past semi-final opponents New Caledonia, a group of islands in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, east of...
Miss Universe Organization says Dr Gabrielle Henry is 'nearing discharge' from Thai hospital
Jamaican representative Dr Gabrielle Henry, who was hospitalised last week after a fall from the main stage during the evening gown segment at the Miss Universe pageant in Thailand, is now reported to be in "good health and nearing discharge,"...
Editorial | CARICOM resilience bond
The visit to hurricane-ravaged western Jamaica last week by a muster of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders was meant as a demonstration of regional solidarity. But, beyond the symbolism, the presence of the heads of government – Gaston Browne,...
Letter of the Day | Understanding the need for NARA
THE EDITOR, Madam: When a country faces a disaster as severe as Hurricane Melissa, the weaknesses of its institutions become painfully clear. Jamaica has relied for decades on the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM),...
Something Extra | Monday
It was pure electricity inside Usain Bolts Tracks and Records in St Andrew as Govana, Ras-I, Everaldo ‘Evie Pukupoo Creary, Yaadcore and a line-up of guests powered the sixth Livewire concert. With patrons also supporting Hurricane Melissa relief.
Indigenous people reflect on meaning of their participation in COP30
BELEM (AP): Indigenous people filled the streets, paddled the water ways and protested at the heart of the venue to make their voices heard during the United Nations climate talks that were supposed to give them a voice like never before at the...