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FLOW Qatar Spotlight | A maestro departs, Phil Foden gets his chance and Oh Africa!
The Phil Foden experiment England started without Raheem Sterling, choosing instead to go with Phil Foden, similar to the decision, for the most part, of their coach when they were both at Manchester City, Pep Guardiola. On the face of it, a 3-0...
CommentsKim Kardashian and Ye settle divorce, averting custody trial
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kim Kardashian and Ye have reached a settlement in their divorce, averting a trial that had been set for next month, court documents filed Tuesday showed. The former couple and their attorneys filed documents...
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‘The rat trap gone’ Premium
Describing Jamaica’s dangerous criminals as rats who went into hiding during the just-expired states of emergency (SOEs), National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang has pledged that the security forces will hunt down and detain the perpetrators of...
CommentsMom basks in justice for son’s killer Premium
The mother of the young St Mary mason who was viciously murdered by his drinking partner in 2017 rejoiced on Tuesday that her son’s killer was sent to prison for at least 27 years after receiving a life sentence. The confessed killer, 36-year-old...
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COVID-19 would have wrecked economy pre-2000s – Holness
WESTERN BUREAU: PRIME MINISTER (PM) Andrew Holness is asserting that if the COVID-19 outbreak had struck in earlier decades before Jamaica’s current fiscal policies and economic diversification had been implemented, the nation would not have...
CommentsVanessa Kirkland manslaughter appeal put off to April 2023
The appeal involving the three constables who were found guilty for the 2012 shooting death of 16-year-old schoolgirl Vanessa Kirkland has been adjourned to April 17 next year. Constables Andrewain Smith, Durvin Hayles, and Anna-Kay Bailey, who...
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Concacaf not far off the pace, say local coaches
IN ASSESSING the performances of Concacaf teams so far in the 2022 World Cup, the grading has been mixed although former national assistant coach Jerome Waite, former Molynes United coach Calvert Fitzgerald and current Molynes United’s Alex Thomas...
CommentsSelassie make first schoolboy football final
NOT EVEN in his wildest dreams did Haile Selassie High head coach Linval Dixon think that their first season back in schoolboy football would result in an appearance in a final. Now they are 90 minutes away from their first piece of silverware...
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Inflation target to stay Premium
The central bank is not joining the emerging school of economic thought that has floated the adjustment lowering of inflation targets as a realistic response to the current prolonged period of higher inflation. The Jamaican monetary authority has...
CommentsMayberry floating $5b bond
Mayberry Investments Limited is seeking to raise $5 billion from a bond that will be issued in four equal tranches and tradable via the stock exchange. The tranches of $1.25 billion each span 13 months at an annual interest rate of 9.25 per cent,...
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St Lucian singing duo hails dancehall as major influence
Five years ago, St Lucians Tylor ‘Ryie’ Auguste and Jean-Atem ‘Lujo’ Farah, known popularly as the singing duo Lu City, secured a place in the Machel Montano Music Academy, participated and came out on top after three gruelling days of songwriting...
CommentsMavado to perform in New York on December 10
Dancehall artiste Mavado is celebrating his birthday today and ready to hit the stage in New York for his annual birthday celebration. Dubbed as ‘The Return’, the highly anticipated concert, set to take place on Saturday, December 10, is sparking a...
CommentsLetter of the Day | The CSR and crisis management connection
THE EDITOR, Sir: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Crisis Management don’t appear to be related at first glance, but the latest blunder by ZIP FM is a great case study for how interconnected the two concepts, by nature, are and must be....
CommentsShould Christians be involved in politics?
THE EDITOR, Sir: Can someone who professes Christianity and who faithfully upholds the creeds of the Bible appropriately share in the nation’s politics? Can he actually be a guiding light to the State and the moral voice of society? Invariably,...
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NATO renews membership vow to Ukraine, pledges arms and aid
BUCHAREST (AP): NATO doubled down Tuesday on its commitment to one day include Ukraine, a pledge that some officials and analysts believe helped prompt Russia’s invasion this year. The world’s largest security alliance also pledged to send more aid...
CommentsStudents sent home as police try to curb protests
BEIJING (AP): Chinese universities sent students home and police fanned out in Beijing and Shanghai to prevent more protests Tuesday after crowds angered by severe anti-virus restrictions called for leader Xi Jinping to resign in the biggest show...
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Holiday eating tips for diabetics
Managing diabetes is difficult all year round, but it can be especially hard during the holidays. When you are travelling, hosting family and being surrounded by a variety of sweet treats and other snacks, it can be difficult to stay on track and...
CommentsOccupational therapy – A valuable healthcare service
The World Health Organization (2022) reports that almost everyone will experience a disability at some time in their life. The Jamaica Information Service (2022) recorded that approximately 500,000 Jamaicans are living with disabilities....
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Something Extra | Wednesday
The inaugural Mouttete (pronounced Moo-tay) Mile is off to an exciting start, with its post-position draw and reception held at the ROK Hotel in downtown Kingston on Monday night. All roads lead to a fabulous race day on Saturday. Take a look at...
Jamaica Art and Gift Festival a hit with shoppers, vendors
Some 35 entrepreneurs and creatives across Jamaica got a chance to showcase their unique handiwork at the first staging of the Jamaica Art and Gift Festival (JAGFest) held on Sunday at Murray’s Farm in Toll Gate, Clarendon. Sweet treats, luxury...
Editorial | Detail the salary reform agreement
Elizabeth Morgan | Absence of regional trade mainstreaming and policy, and negotiating an FTA with Africa