Nicola Andrews | Every child must learn…But at what cost?
The inequality of teacher-led extra lessons The phrase “Every child can learn, every child must learn” is widely recognised as a policy mantra developed and adopted by the Jamaican Ministry of Education. This phrase embodies a rights-based and incl
‘Hurts deeply': Leon Bailey reflects on World Cup miss for Jamaica
Jamaican winger Leon Bailey has issued an apology to Jamaica after the Reggae Boyz failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a post on his Instagram account two days after the teams defeat to the DR Congo national football team, Bailey expres
FIFA raises top ticket price for World Cup final to US$10,990 during glitch-hampered sales reopening
FIFA raised its top ticket price for the World Cup final to US$10,990 during the glitch-hampered reopening of sales Wednesday after the 48-team field for this years tournament was finalized. The price had been US$8,680 when FIFA sold tickets after th
MSMEs seek bigger share of $470 billion procurement bill
Jamaicas Government spends about US$3 billion (J$470 billion) per year to procure goods and services from the private sector, with only about one per cent going to micro, small, and medium sized companies (MSMEs). A thrust is now on to allocate a large
Johnmark Wiggan's ‘By Fire' launch ignites worship
The Karl Hendrickson Auditorium at Jamaica College became a sanctuary of sound, fire, and purpose last Saturday, as gospel artiste Johnmark Wiggan staged the official launch of his sophomore album, By Fire. And, for Wiggan, seeing the event and most impo
Nicola Andrews | Every child must learn…But at what cost?
The inequality of teacher-led extra lessons The phrase “Every child can learn, every child must learn” is widely recognised as a policy mantra developed and adopted by the Jamaican Ministry of Education. This phrase embodies a rights-based and incl
Letter of the Day | Justice as the engine of prosperity
Something Extra | Thursday
Giving throwback energy with timeless vibes, T.O.K. lit up Fri-Nally last Friday at the Courtyard at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre. After more than a decade away from the Jamaican stage, the group made a highly anticipated return, and they didn
Chef Nichola McBeam reimagines classic J'can Easter bun
In many Jamaican homes, Easter starts in the kitchen, with a bun in the oven and the scent of spice filling the room. Its a familiar ritual that has become a cherished part of the culture, symbolising togetherness and shared moments among family and fr
Trinidad and Tobago Police Service website faced shutdown due to non-payment to service providers
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Homeland Security Minister in Trinidad, Roger Alexander, confirmed on Wednesday that the website of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) was shut down in February following the non-payment to service providers.