Cedric E. Stephens | Silent road hazards – why we need micro-mobility rules now
Jamaicas transportation landscape is quietly undergoing an important shift. Driven by lower import duties and rising fuel costs, electric scooters, e-bikes, and high-powered personal transport devices are quietly multiplying on public roads. Yet, while
J'cans in US, Canada secure multiple nat'l awards
NEW YORK: Jamaicans across the United States and Canada have been well represented among the 140 people in this years list for national honours and awards list. At least 12 diasporans are set to be among those honoured on National Heroes Day in October
Douglas, Card take silver medals - Americans sweep U20 sprint titles
JAMAICA'S athletes picked up their first two medals on yesterdays second day of competition at the World Under-20 Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, but they were not the colour many had expected. Favourites Shanoya Douglas and Gary Card, wor
KingAlarm enters real estate development with 10-project pipeline
KingAlarm, the Azar family-owned security company, plans to develop real estate properties, with land already acquired for two initial projects in Kingston and Ocho Rios and eight more in the pipeline. The developments, located on Millsborough Avenue in S
Ariana Grande says decision to step back isn't impulsive
NEW YORK (AP): Ariana Grande chose to “clear the air about a few things” during her concert Monday night, following the news that she will be taking a break from being in the public eye after the conclusion of her Eternal Sunshine tour. While on stage
Editorial | The value of Bruce Golding
It is not known if, or how much, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness knew beforehand of Bruce Goldings several recent stinging criticisms of US foreign policy, or if the Jamaican leader shared Mr Goldings concerns.
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Back to Africa – Mahama revives right of return to motherland All this ‘back to Africa sentiment needs context. Is ‘Africa ready and waiting with open welcoming arms to embrace these dispersed diasporans? Who is going to meet us at the air
Dwayna Mayler celebrating Jamaica, one tote at a time
Dwayna Mayler is wearing her patriotism on her sleeve – or, more accurately, over her shoulder. Rooted in national pride, the designer has created celebratory totes that arrive in time for Jamaicas Independence festivities while remaining stylish eno
Hiroshima marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary
TOKYO (AP): Hiroshima yesterday marked the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing of the western Japanese city, with its mayor criticising major powers for waging wars and urging them to stop justifying the possession of nuclear weapons as a method of