Jamaican conjoined twins depart for Saudi Arabia ahead of life-changing surgery
Conjoined twins, Azaria and Azora Elson, have departed Jamaica for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where they are scheduled to undergo life-changing separation surgery. The 20-month-old toddlers, their mother, Iesha McMurray, and a team of medical...
Retired GraceKennedy CEO dies at 62
Described as a man of unwavering integrity, visionary leadership, and deep national commitment, Don Wehbys passing on Saturday has stirred a wave of heartfelt tributes from across Jamaica and the Caribbean. The retired GraceKennedy Group chief...
Issa leases S Foods Supermarket to Afresh Marketplace in strategic move
WESTERN BUREAU: Businessman Christopher Issa has announced that S Foods Supermarket, located on Worthington Avenue in the Corporate Area, will be leased to Afresh Marketplace Limited, a Montego Bay-based food retail group, effective August 7. The...
CRUNCH TIME
ONE MONTH before the deadline for the entry of all countries athletes to the Tokyo World Championships, several Jamaicans who finished in the top three at the National Junior and Senior and Championships [Trials] are yet to attain the automatic...
Skatalites' member for Presidential Award at NYC People's Ball
New York: The Official Peoples Ball in New York City was created to celebrate Jamaicas independence. This year the event commemorates Jamaicas 63rd anniversary with a grand black-tie gala at the elegant Terrace On The Park in Queens on Saturday..
Editorial | The test of Harmony Cove
When Prime Minister Andrew Holness cut the ribbon last week to launch Phase one of the Harmony Cove resort in Duncans, Trelawny, it was more than a ceremonial gesture. It was a national inflection point – a moment for Jamaica to confront its...
Letter of the Day | Promises on ending corporal punishment fallen by wayside
THE EDITOR, Madam: On July 18, 2021, Nashawn Brown, who was four years old, was brutally beaten by his stepfather for ‘eating slowly, resulting in his death. In response to this tragic incident, Prime Minister Andrew Holness said his...
Something Extra | Monday
In fashion, both proud and bold, the main stage on the lawns of Kings House reflected patriotic streams of black, green and gold as diplomats, government officials and other specially invited guests gathered to celebrate on Thursday night ahead of...
In Sweida, stench of death lingers days after sectarian bloodshed
SWEIDA (AP): The stench of decaying bodies hangs heavy in the streets of the provincial capital in Syrias southern province of Sweida, where fighting recently erupted. Once-bustling roads now lie eerily silent, with only a few people passing by....