Something Extra | Wednesday
The fashion conversation continues at the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Associations annual M&E Awards, where guests embraced bold silhouettes, intricate details and standout accessories for a night of celebrating excellence. Staged at The Ja
PSOJ urges water planning overhaul as drought threatens economy
Worsening drought conditions have prompted the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) to call for an urgent “national reset” in the countrys water planning. The business groups call comes as a prolonged dry spell threatens households, agr
Former champions go to work in d'Cup round two
When the ISSA daCosta Cup second round gets under way today, former champions Cornwall College and St James High will square off at the Cornwall College playfield at 3:00 p.m. A total of 16 matches are scheduled across the island. Cornwall College coach L
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In Tuesdays trading session the following reflects the movement of the JSE Indices: - The JSE Combined Index declined by 4,447.05 points ( 1.14 %) to close at 386,900.30 points and the volume traded amounted to 105,514,730 valued at $390,835,284.91. T
R&B singer Freddie Jackson dies at 70
AP: Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson, known for his smooth ‘80s hits Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake) and You Are My Lady, has died. He was 70. A statement shared by his family on his official Instagram account confirmed Jackson died
Editorial | IDT still owes an explanation
The Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) occupies an important place in Jamaicas labour-relations landscape. It enjoys the confidence of most stakeholders, especially workers, who regard it as an honest arbiter of disputes between employees and employers
Answering Warmington's question
THE EDITOR, Madam: Recently, Everald Warmington, in his usual provocative way, asked a question that made many people uncomfortable: If Africans sold other Africans into slavery, why does Jamaica continue to pursue Britain for reparations? Fine. Let us ta
A smarter way to study for exams
If youre dreading a midterm exam, or just studying hard to keep up in any class, chances are your study habits involve taking notes as you read and then going back over them. Maybe you pull out (or click on) a highlighter. It turns out those old-fashio
Blood test or rectal exam?
For a man who has been putting off a prostate check because he fears “the finger”, there is something worth knowing: prostate cancer screening can begin with a blood test. You do not have to agree to a rectal examination before having a prostate-speci
Premier seeks to trademark her voice to combat AI deepfakes
ROME (AP): Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has applied to trademark her voice with the European Unions (EU) Intellectual Property Office, seeking to protect herself against AI-generated deepfakes. The application filed with the EU agency includes a four