Myanmar military strike kills 34 patients at a hospital
(AP) - An airstrike by Myanmar s military destroyed a hospital in an area controlled by a leading rebel armed force, killing 34 patients and medical staff, according to a local rescue worker and independent media reports on Thursday. About 80 other pe
JPS, NWC to waive charges for customers still without service after Hurricane Melissa, says OUR
The Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) and the National Water Commission (NWC) will waive charges for customers who have been without service since Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica on October 28. The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) announc
Roman's choice signals Zulu Warrior's class
Raddesh Roman opting for ZULU WARRIOR after two near misses astride the four-year-old, bypassing United States-bred stablemate, SHOOTING STAR, aboard whom he won back-to-back races, gives more than an insight into the leading riders thoughts for Saturd
Federal Reserve cuts key rate, signals higher bar for future reductions
The United States Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row Wednesday but signalled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months. In a statement released after a two-day meeting, the Feds rate-setting committe
Beyoncé returns as co-chair of Met Gala 2026
NEW YORK (AP): The new Met Gala co-chairs have been announced, revealing a powerhouse quartet. Beyoncé, Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman will join Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour in hosting the star-studded event next May. This marks Williams first
Audrey Stewart-Hinchcliffe | After Hurricane Melissa: Environmental impact on public health and safety
After the hurricane, the environment is impacted by flooding, erosion, and contamination from sewage, dead animals, debris, agricultural waste and chemical substances. The effect is already being felt. While this article was being written, the Ministry of
Letter of the Day | Caribbean Cassandra Complex – failure or not ?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Cassandra, the Greek myth of a woman cursed to tell truths that no one believes, must resonate throughout the islands of the Caribbean. A United Nations Development Programme report estimated that Caribbean countries suffered a 17 per
Something Extra | Thursday
The Treasure Beach Food, Rum and Reggae Benefit Festival at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre on Sunday brought together foodies, music lovers, and festival-goers for a lively one-day celebration. Adjusted from its original three-day plan due to the
A classic Italian cookbook finally gets an English edition
NEW YORK (AP): As a child growing up in Italy, Lidia Bastianich recalls seeing one particular cookbook in just about everyone's kitchen. It was called The Talisman of Happiness, and it was often given as a wedding present to couples starting new lives to