NWA pushes to reopen Over River Bridge in St James for new school year
The National Works Agency (NWA) is reporting that it is fast-tracking plans to have the Over River Bridge in St James reopened to the public by the start of the new school year. The bridge was washed out during the passage of Hurricane Melissa last Octo
NWA pushes to reopen Over River Bridge in St James for new school year
The National Works Agency (NWA) is reporting that it is fast-tracking plans to have the Over River Bridge in St James reopened to the public by the start of the new school year. The bridge was washed out during the passage of Hurricane Melissa last Octo
Final attempt brings Jamaica first World U20 Gold
Triple jumper Michael-Andre Edwards gave Jamaica its first gold medal at the World Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, last night, winning the men's triple jump with a personal best and world-leading 17.08 metres with a legal wind reading of 1.1 met
A grand celebration of Jamaica 64
A grand celebration of 64 years of Jamaicas Independence unfolded seamlessly inside a sold-out National Stadium on Thursday at the annual, showpiece event, the Independence Grand Gala. This year, the gala took on a more musical overtone, with the intro
Editorial | Steelpan and the imperative of cultural preservation
On August 11, the United Nations observes World Steelpan Day, celebrating what has been widely acknowledged as the only significant instrument developed in the 20th century. When the General Assembly passed the resolution in 2023, it recognised the steelp
Robust infrastructure leadership critical for road development
THE EDITOR, Madam: Public discussion about Jamaicas roads often focuses on potholes, traffic congestion, construction delays, road closures and the cost of repairs. These are important concerns, but another part of the discussion deserves attention: t
Something Extra | Saturday
Rise and Toast kicked off Best Weekend Ever with an Independence Day celebration at Plantation Cove in St Ann on Thursday. The Smirnoff-sponsored event saw patrons put their own spin on the ‘Old Skool, New Skool theme, turning up in colourful, bold l
US court orders Instagram and Facebook's Meta to pay $567M to address kids' mental health online
A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay US$567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms in the second phase of a landmark trial. Judge Bryan Biedscheid said in a ruling late Thursday that the b