Hurricane Isaias expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coasts
Isaias surged toward the US Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida. Isaias was forecast to intensify rapidly and bring stro
Restoration Grant Programme launched to assist MSMEs affected by Hurricane Melissa
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) has launched a Restoration Grant Programme to assist micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) affected by Hurricane Melissa. The $500 million programme was launched on Tuesday at the Jama
England named host of 2031 Netball World Cup
England will host the Netball World Cup for the fourth time in 2031. The quadrennial tournament will be held at Manchester's Co-op Live indoor arena, World Netball and England Netball announced on Thursday. Liverpool staged the event when England last ho
Wall Street retreats from its record as stocks fall worldwide
US stocks are pulling back from their record on Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.2 per cent, a day after topping its prior all-time high set in August. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down some 302 points, or 0.6 per cent, as of midday, and the Nas
‘Important to keep Skill Cole's memory, legacy alive'
One year and one month after his passing, family and friends of Allan ‘Skill Cole will celebrate his life at an event dubbed ‘Authentic at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre on Hope Road in St Andrew. David Cole is firmly at the helm of thi
Editorial | One step in jury matter
The Governments decision to proceed with the Kartel amendment on jury tampering, ahead of a broader overhaul of the Jury Act, is a rational move in the face of last months latest collapse of a trial when a judge was forced to dismiss a sitting jury
Finding common ground on Miss Lou and Bob Marley
THE EDITOR, Madam: October has returned, bringing observances such as Heritage Week and National Heroes Day. As usual, discussions will focus on Louise Bennett-Coverley, OM, and Robert Nesta Marley, OM. It is hoped these conversations remain free of parti
Something Extra | Thursday
It was an afternoon of style, networking, and high-performance conversations as PROVEN Group and Mercedes-Benz Jamaica hosted clients, partners, creatives and friends at the Mercedes-Benz showroom on South Camp Road. Dubbed Mirrored Momentum, the exclusiv
Sandz team dishes up ‘premium casual' EGO
Kingston and St Andrews restaurant scene has a new addition, with EGO offering a premium casual dining experience alongside entertainment and a space to unwind. Located at 43 Constant Spring Road, inside 7th Avenue Plaza, the recently opened establishm
Hurricane Isaias expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coasts
Isaias surged toward the US Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida. Isaias was forecast to intensify rapidly and bring stro