McKenzie announces clean-up, reinstalling streetlights in Denham Town
Following the tragic killing of three-year-old Jayce Pinnock in Denham Town, Kingston, Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, has announced measures to enhance the safety and security of citizens. The actions include cl
‘Reckless and unbecoming' …Opposition condemns Chang's ‘blood money' remark about JFJ
Opposition Spokesperson on National Security, Fitz Jackson, has condemned recent remarks by Minister of National Security Dr Horace Chang describing the human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) as “living off blood money,” characterising t
‘This one hit hard'
Middle- and long-distance coach at Kingston College (KC) Hamlin Pagon is among members of the local track and field community paying tribute to experienced coach and teacher Rahnsomn Edwards. Edwards passed away in hospital yesterday after a period of ill
Century pumps US$34m into Jamalco
Century Aluminium pumped US$34 million (about J$5.3 billion) into capital upgrades at its majority-owned Jamalco alumina refinery, racing to sever the operations dependence on the islands power grid after Hurricane Melissa exposed the cost of that v
Mr Teen Universe Jamaica 2025 reign defined by leadership, service
As Jamaica searches for its next international male ambassadors, attention has turned to the Mister Universe International Jamaica and Mister Teen Universe International Jamaica franchises. At the heart of the movement is 21-year-old Bradley Clarke, the o
From repair to reinvention: Jamaica's defining post-hurricane choice
In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, the public conversation has centred on an understandably sensitive issue: should Jamaicans pay more to rebuild? Roads were washed away, schools closed their doors, small businesses absorbed losses they were never st
Responsible leadership requires difficult choices
THE EDITOR, Madam: As a young Jamaican, I understand persons unease about new taxes. Nobody likes to pay more. It affects families. It affects businesses. It sparks strong opinions. However, responsible leadership is not about what feels good in the m
Social media overuse isn't just for teens; adults can struggle too
(AP): Social media addiction has been compared to casinos and cigarettes. While theres some debate among experts about the line between overuse and addiction, and whether social media can cause the latter, there is no doubt that many people feel like t
Breaking the silence: confronting dementia care stigma in Jamaica
In many Jamaican homes, dementia is not spoken about openly. It is whispered about, dismissed as ‘just old age, or quietly concealed for fear of being labelled ‘mad. Families often struggle in isolation as a loved one gradually loses memory, ind
Marco Rubio defends US ouster of Venezuela's Maduro to Caribbean leaders unsettled by Trump policies
BASSETERRE, St Kitts and Nevis (AP) — United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday defended the Trump administrations military operation to capture Venezuelas Nicolás Maduro, telling Caribbean leaders, many of whom objected to that m