Huawei racketeering trial opens in New York with duelling accounts
A racketeering conspiracy trial of Huawei Technologies began in New York on Wednesday with federal prosecutors accusing the Chinese tech company of a litany of crimes, including stealing technology from American companies, abusing the US financial system,
Int'l experts to help fix adoption gaps
Local policymakers have partnered with international legal experts to overhaul Jamaicas adoption and foster care frameworks, aiming to strengthen child-safety protocols and eliminate bureaucratic delays that leave prospective parents on years-long wait
Netball Jamaica continues funding drive for trainer
President of Netball Jamaica (NJ) Karen Rosen-Baugh says the organisation is continuing its search for corporate sponsorship to help fund a full-time strength-and-conditioning trainer for the national netball programme. Rosen-Baugh said the position is cr
Why investors held on to their GOJ bonds
The Government of Jamaica (GOJ) launched an invitation for bondholders of the notes due in 2028, 2036 and 2039 to exchange their notes for cash as the country restructures its debt profile. The offer targeted the purchase of the fixed-rate 2028s at 102.62
Movie Review |‘Practical Magic 2' should have stuck to the original spellbook
AP: Getting a sequel greenlit nearly 30 years after the original movie floundered upon its release likely required a stroke of magic. The 1998 Practical Magic, led by Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as the Owens family witches, eventually became a cult c
Editorial | Gun law misfires?
When policy or laws deliver perverse or unintended outcomes, or threaten to do so, those who have the power to make adjustments must take note and consider necessary adjustments.
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Govt plans $8b max-security prison “Lets redirect those funds to the hospitals, schools, roads and some low-income housing.” - @Nikkiregallegal
Brotherhood in focus
For eight years, Andre Hudson has been pulling his twin brother Andrew in front of the camera every birthday, turning what began as a simple photoshoot into a cherished celebration of their bond. Now celebrating their 44th birthdays, the Montego Bay broth
Zelenskyy meets Carney to seek more military aid for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Canada yesterday for talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney, his latest international trip aimed at locking in future support for the fight against Russias invasion. Ukraine is under pressure from Russia