CARICOM education ministers focus on critical thinking and skills development
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) education ministers began a two-day meeting in Georgetown, Guyana, on Wednesday, with discussions centred on whether the regions education systems are equipping learners with the skills and conf
Chuck draws line on kids with guns - Justice minister scoffs at proposal to have children caught with firearms automatically sent to child diversion programme instead of facing charges in court
A recommendation by an opposition lawmaker that children found in possession of a firearm or ammunition should be referred to the child diversion programme rather than placed before the court on gun charges was yesterday rejected by the chairman of the jo
Windward Islands Women keep Guyana winless
ST JOHNS, Antigua (CMC): Windward Islands Women boosted their hopes of reaching the bronze-medal match with a 15-run victory over winless Guyana Women in the CWI Rising Stars Under-19 Womens Championship yesterday. After electing to bat first at the
US inflation slows but prices remain elevated as Iran war and spending on AI push up prices
US inflation declined slightly last month as the cost of gas and groceries slipped, though prices are still rising more quickly than before the Iran war, posing challenges for the White House as the midterm elections near. Consumer prices increased 3.4 pe
Thanksgiving service for Fantan Mojah today; funeral Saturday
There will be two thanksgiving services to honour the life of dancehall and reggae artiste Owen ‘Fantan Mojah Moncrieffe. The first service takes place in Kingston this morning, and the second service and funeral rites are scheduled for this Saturda
Editorial | What NaRRA needs from Peru
The chief executive officer of the NaRRA, Ambassador Antony Anderson, is in Peru this week studying that countrys experience with reconstruction, resilient infrastructure, and large-scale project delivery. The visit, funded by the UK Government, comes
Managing Jamaica's water wisely
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica has long been known as the “Land of Wood and Water”. The description reflects the islands lush forests, numerous rivers, springs, and waterfalls. The country is blessed with significant natural water resources, including
Something Extra | Thursday
Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum continued its month-long Rum Month celebrations with an intimate media engagement event last Friday at 105 Water Lane in Kingston. The evening brought together media professionals and thought leaders for a relaxed celebration
Appleton Estate celebrates Rum Month with Spanish Sherry Cask expression
August is Rum Month, and Appleton Estate is inviting rum lovers across Jamaica to celebrate all month long. At the heart of this years celebration for the brand is the Appleton Estate Spanish Sherry Cask, a limited-edition, premium expression that brin
Court deals major blow to Amazon soy moratorium
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP): Brazils Supreme Court yesterday dealt a major blow to the future of the countrys soy moratorium, upholding state laws that deny tax incentives to farmers who complied with the agreement barring the purchase of soy grown on defor