Guyana appoints experts tasked with investigating ferry capsizing that killed dozens
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Guyanas government on Sunday appointed a group of international experts to investigate the recent sinking of a state ferry that killed dozens of passengers in the countrys worst maritime disaster on record. The 87-year-
Guyana appoints experts tasked with investigating ferry capsizing that killed dozens
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Guyanas government on Sunday appointed a group of international experts to investigate the recent sinking of a state ferry that killed dozens of passengers in the countrys worst maritime disaster on record. The 87-year-
Jamaica to bank on sprints, relays at CAC Games
In less than 10 days, Jamaicas young athletes will be chasing glory at the World Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, with the five-day competition getting under way on August 5. Two years ago in Lima, Peru, Jamaica won five medals – four gold a
Hotel pipeline tops US$4.2b, but brand name projects face delays
Jamaica has facilitated more than US$4.2 billion in hotel investments through JAMPRO, but roughly 10 per cent of the pipeline remains delayed, including a Marriott-branded property in Trelawny. These projects – facilitated in the fiscal year that ended
Dream Weekend eyes new chapter as festival prepares for Montego Bay debut
After nearly two decades of calling Negril home, Dream Weekend is entering a new phase as Jamaicas largest summer party festival prepares for its first staging in Montego Bay. For Scott Dunn, group managing director of Dream Entertainment Ltd, the mov
Editorial | Andy Burnham's lost Raj
A week ago, Andy Burnham, Labours new leader, became Britains seventh prime minister in a decade, the amount of time Andrew Holness, who is still in office, has held the job in Jamaica.
Dream House | Hanover retreat designed for comfort, elegance
There it sits, sequestered in the highlands of Hanover, shielded by security measures for its residents peace of mind. From its breezy vantage point on two acres, the substantial house built in 2009 offers views of the Caribbean Sea and its gardens th
Imani Tafari-Ama | The hidden trauma of everyday violence
The tragedies that many Jamaicans endure every day rarely command international headlines. Yet the absence of global attention does not lessen the suffering they inflict on victims, their families, or the communities forced to absorb the consequences. Vio
The Audi Q5 Sportback and Porsche Macan 4S Electric go head-to-head
The luxury crossover market has evolved past standard boxy frames. In Jamaica, corporate professionals and tech leaders require vehicles that handle city traffic, cruise coastal roads, and look sophisticated outside business hubs. This head-to-head analys
What living in one of the world's hottest towns feels like
BANDA, India (AP): Heat at all hours, even in the middle of the night. Long stretches without electricity, meaning some homes cant even use basic fans. And a constant search for relief, like being hosed down with water or sleeping outside. For many res