GoodHeart | Andrew Green spells to ‘motivate the men
Fifty-two years ago, a near-fatal car accident squashed Andrew Greens hope of representing his school in The Gleaners Childrens Own Spelling Bee Competition. But, as the saying goes, delayed is not denied. Last Thursday, a triumphant Green –
STICK TO CODES - JTA president rejects anything-goes approach to school dress, public standards
Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) President La Sonja Harrison is calling for a return to stricter dress-code standards in public spaces, including schools and financial institutions, arguing that established rules should be respected and upheld. Harri
World's top two meet in US Open women's final
NEW YORK (AP): Aryna Sabalenka is going for a third consecutive US Open title. Standing in her way is Elena Rybakina, who is taking over from her as the No. 1-ranked womens tennis player in the world. Sabalenka and Rybakina meet in the final today, the
Stephen Marley happy to be ‘Winning'
When reggae royalty Stephen Marley, son of the King of Reggae Bob Marley, links up with dancehall royalty Beenie Man for a collab, chances are it is a winning combination. It comes as no surprise, then, that their new single is titled Winning, an apt desc
Editorial | Case for climate finance
Given the scale of the destruction it faced from last months climate-related flash flooding, the US$20 million Nepal has requested from the United Nations Loss and Damage Fund is a small sum. However, Nepals demand is an opportunity to refocus th
Call to support the police after MoBay shooting
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to express my firm and unwavering support for the men and women of the St James police who were injured while carrying out their duties in Montego Bay. My prayers are with Corporal Smellie, Constable Martinez and Woman Con
Something Extra | Saturday
With New York Fashion Week in full swing, Friday morning saw the presentation of Michael Kors Spring/Summer 2027 at the Museum of Modern Arts Sculpture Garden. Before the pieces hit the runway, several celebrities, many of whom donned Michael Kors, had
Bolsonaro faces corruption probe weeks before elections
SAO PAULO (AP): Brazilian presidential candidate Senator Flávio Bolsonaro is under investigation for corruption, money laundering and tax evasion for receiving millions of dollars from a disgraced banker to finance a movie about his father, former Presid