Gas prices down $3.06
Motorists will pay less for gas when they go to the pumps on Thursday. The state-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, says E-10 87 is to move down by $3.06 to sell for $158.41 per litre and a litre of E-10 90 will down up by $3.06 to sell for $167.43....
POLICY PIVOT
Consideration for the removal of taxes on tips and an efficiency committee headline the Holness administrations pivot towards boosting economic growth, setting the stage for a potential policy showdown with the Opposition ahead of a general...
Residents lock down several St James communities to protest bad roads
WESTERN BUREAU: Unhappy with the poor state of their roads, residents in several St James communities brought traffic to a standstill on Tuesday morning, mounting blockades to draw attention to their plight. Police and fire personnel were kept busy...
‘We know where we need to improve'
FOLLOWING JAMAICAS 5-2 aggregate loss to the United States and elimination at the Concacaf Nations League quarter-final stage on Monday, Reggae Boyz head coach Stephen McClaren said there is a lot work to be done before the next international...
JMMB Group, other fincos on watch for another rate cut
JMMB Group Limited expects further reduction in interest rates this week but remains concerned about the reduced spending in the economy. The Bank of Jamaica, BOJ, will decide on Thursday whether to hold or adjust its policy rate, now at 6.5 per...
GenXS aims to keep it ‘simple' with ‘Kingdom of the Sun'
One of the most anticipated aspects of any carnival experience is the theme. A make-or-break decision for any carnival band, the theme sets the tone for events, brand partnerships, costumes, and so much more. It is with this in mind that GenXS...
Editorial | Start bench trial debate
That Justice Bertram Morrison was forced last week to shift the Mario Deane manslaughter case from St James to the parish of Westmoreland should trigger two things, both of which are related. First, the police commissioner, Kevin Blake, must order...
Letter of the Day | Reset call for track and field
THE EDITOR, Madam: Historically, Jamaica is recognised as a dominant force in the world of track and field, starting from the 1948 Olympics. Not only has this remarkable country created a rich legacy for itself, but it has even seemingly...
The fit financier: Karim Fenton balances fitness and finance
At just 15, Karim Fenton shared the track with Olympic medallist Nesta Carter, both representing Manchester High. Now, more than two decades later, hes pursuing success on a different track, balancing professional achievements with personal...
The importance of glaucoma screening for protecting vision
Glaucoma, often called the ‘silent thief of sight, is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. The condition, in which there is damage of the optic nerve due to increased pressure in the eye (also known as Intra-ocular Pressure (IOP)),...
Residents stand with police in battle to repel latest gang attack
PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP): Gangs launched a fresh attack on Haitis capital early Tuesday, targeting an upscale community in Port-au-Prince where gunmen clashed with residents who fought side-by-side with police. The attack on Pétionville was led by the...