Man, reportedly of unsound mind, allegedly kills brother in St Thomas
Police in St Thomas are investigating a homicide after a man said to be of unsound mind allegedly fatally stabbed his elder brother on Thursday night. The deceased has been identified as Marvin Phang, 46, a mechanic of Pamphret district, in the...
Insurance plea
WESTERN BUREAU: School administrators are urging the Government to introduce special insurance coverage for schools and their most valuable assets to better protect the education sector from future disasters, following the extensive damage caused...
Labour inspectors strengthen fight against human trafficking
Labour inspectors at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security are playing a significant role in Jamaicas anti-human trafficking drive, says National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, Diahann Gordon Harrison. Delivering the 22nd Annual George...
Recovery on track
Head coach of Holmwood Technical High Schools female track and field team Dave Anderson says he is encouraged by the preparations so far despite the major setback caused by the passage of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa on October 28. The powerful...
Lee-Chin's AIC to make payment this month
AIC (Barbados) Limited has formally confirmed its obligation to make principal and interest payments in January totalling US$94.09 million to bondholders, following weeks of tension and a public ultimatum issued by investors. “[We] confirm that...
5 Questions With Heavy D
In the entertainment ecosystem, the name Heavy D is one that resounds in a powerful way. He refers to himself as God-blessed, and, after more than 40 years in the business as promoter, artiste manager, tour manager and booking agent, Heavy D has...
Editorial | When CARICOM meets
Given the potentially existential stresses being faced by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), it is a strategic and tactical lapse by regional leaders that they have not brought forward the first of their regular bi-annual summits. So this years...
Letter of the Day | Let's rebuild and rise together stronger in 2026
THE EDITOR, Madam: As closed 2025 filled with speeches, promises, dreams, challenges, and visions that at times seemed to whirl away like a sudden whirlwind, we pause to reflect. Even when our dawn felt distant, each ending carried within it the...
Shani McGraham-Shirley's holistic approach to wellness
From the bright lights of the Miss Universe Jamaica stage to the energetic pulse of her Caribbean Fit Fiyah Soca workouts, Shani McGraham-Shirley has always been a woman on a mission. However, her path to empowerment has been anything but...
New CARICOM chair says differences ‘not unusual' to bloc
GEORGETOWN (CMC): St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew says recent international developments, including geopolitical tensions in the region and external policy decisions affecting Caribbean nationals, “remind us of a fundamental...