Jamaicans account for 15 per cent of Antigua prison population, PM Browne says
Jamaicans account for about 15 per cent of the prison population in Antigua and Barbuda, according to Prime Minister Gaston Browne, who says his government is tightening immigration enforcement against people living or working in the country without legal
Buchanan launches fresh battle over Holness' seat
Paul Buchanan has launched a new legal challenge to the September 2025 election result in St Andrew West Central, filing a constitutional motion seeking to have the poll declared void and a fresh election ordered after Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness ret
Witness David vs Goliath
Following their emphatic opening win against Colombia at the 2026 Pan American Mens Lacrosse Championship, Jamaica Lacrosse Association (JLA) president Calbert Hutchinson has called for public support ahead of the teams second match against the Unit
Shakira commits to rebuilding earthquake-damaged schools in Colombia
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP): Colombian superstar Shakira made a surprise visit to a hard-hit region of her home country Monday, announcing multiple commitments to rebuild schools and a university there after Colombia suffered a devastating earthquake last week
Editorial | Mandate rainwater harvesting
With two major water transmission and distribution projects under way on Jamaicas north and south coasts, the government expects that, over the next three years, the islands periodic water crises will be substantially eased. When the more advanced o
Letter of the Day | JamaicaEye is expanding, is its oversight keeping up?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica is making another substantial investment in its national surveillance network. The government has approved almost $791 million in JamaicaEye contracts, including $439.4 million for 300 CCTV cameras and related infrastructure i
What to wear to stay cool in the heat
AP: When temperatures soar, dressing for the heat may seem simple. Choose something light, loose and breathable. But textile researchers say staying cool involves more than fabric. Weight, construction, fit and even colour can affect how well clothing hel
The invisible woman
Have you ever walked into a room and felt like no one saw you? Not literally. You are there, standing, present and engaged, but somehow you feel unseen. People talk over you. Your opinions are overlooked in decisions that once depended on your input. The
Trump threatens Oman over Strait deal
CAIRO (AP): US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he is unhappy that the country is close to a deal with Iran to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, two regional officials said yesterday, a day after Trump levelled the th
