Jamaica achieves record vote in IMO Council return
JAMAICA HAS been re-elected to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, securing 129 votes, the highest number the country has ever received in an IMO Council election. The result strengthens Jamaicas ability to represent the...
‘Knockout blow'
The Supreme Court has thrown out an application brought by the Peoples National Partys Paul Buchanan to overturn the results of the St Andrew West Central general election which he lost to Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness. Buchanan, who was the...
St Elizabeth farmers get solar-powered cold storage
More than 1,000 fruit and vegetable farmers in Flagaman, St Elizabeth and surrounding areas now have access to modern cold storage facilities worth US$57,000 ($9 million). The facilities are expected to reduce spoilage, increase productivity and...
STARS ALIGN?
CELEBRATING THEIR 50th anniversary, the 30th anniversary of their ‘triple crown season and being coached by the captain of their 1988 Manning Cup-winning team, the stars seem to be aligning this year for Charlie Smith High School. A school steeped...
Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros, challenging US$72b offer by Netflix
Paramount on Monday launched a hostile takeover offer for Warner Bros Discovery, initiating a potentially bruising battle with rival bidder Netflix to buy the company behind HBO, CNN and DC Studios, and the right to reshape much of the nations...
Prayers for Miss Universe Jamaica after extent of injuries revealed
There has been an extra outpouring of love and prayers for Miss Universe Jamaica, Dr Gabrielle Henry, since the Miss Universe Organisation revealed via an Instagram post on Monday morning, the full extent of her injuries, following a fall from the...
Editorial | Income-linked student loans
The Governments movement to implement its so-called debt-reset programme for student borrowers will be of unquestionable value to the debtors, especially in an economically difficult post-hurricane period. However, the scheme, rolled out last week...
Letter of the Day | Myth of the able-bodied
THE EDITOR, Madam: Each year, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities prompts reflection. Yet, what is needed is a profound global paradigm shift. The very phrase “persons with disabilities” itself is a misnomer. As eloquently noted by...
Something Extra | Tuesday
From flower-power dresses with knee-high platform boots to match, to groovy bell bottoms and complementing afro-centric hairstyles, and high-waisted wide-leg trousers and disco looks in-between, guests embraced vibrant ‘70s fashion. Specially...
Kingston Wharves opens commercial stripping centre
KINGSTON WHARVES Limited (KWL) has opened a dedicated warehouse and stripping centre to enhance its support to commercial customers and expand its bonded warehouse capacity. The new facility, located on the terminal, officially opened on Wednesday...