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St James police probing death of 5-month-old allegedly thrown from three-storey building
Charges are pending against a St James mother who allegedly threw her five-month-old daughter to her death from a three-storey building in Barrett Town. The police say the woman, who then jumped from the building, remains in hospital since the...
CommentsCourt gives former Seaforth High principal further stay of dismissal order
Dismissed principal of Seaforth High School in St Thomas Calbert Thomas has been given a further stay of execution to January 24 next year, barring the institution's Board of Management from filling the vacancy. The stay was granted...
Comments- White House threatens patents of high-priced drugs developed with taxpayer dollars
- Football fans launch legal challenge to stop French authorities from banning away supporters at games
- Consumers advised to brace for food supply downturn due to recent flood rains
- Canadian gov’t awards $19.5M to organisations supporting vulnerable Jamaicans
- Region can expect more comfortable weather over the next three months
SSL PLOT TWIST
Security personnel at KingAlarm responded to three separate triggers at investment firm Stocks...
CommentsTufton dissolves UHWI Board over ‘levels of dysfunctionality’
A clash of personalities and dysfunctionality are the reasons Minister of Health Dr Christopher Tufton said led to his decision to dissolve the current Board of Management at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI). The action comes...
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Holness discusses regional security, economy on US working visit
WASHINGTON, DC: Prime Minister Andrew Holness, who is on a working visit to Washington, on Tuesday held high-level talks with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on several matters affecting the region ranging from crime to climate change....
Comments3,124 children with developmental disabilities benefiting from early stimulation interventions – Charles Jr
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is currently providing early intervention services to some 3,124 children between birth and six (0-6) years, with developmental disabilities. Portfolio minister Pearnel Charles Jr made the disclosure in a...
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Mona, Hydel hunt first Manning Cup title
Two schools seeking their first title will contest today’s ISSA/Digicel Manning Cup final at the National Stadium. Kick-off is set for 6 p.m. Mona High, coached by Craig Butler, will be playing in their first final while the Devon Anderson-coached...
CommentsJC, STATHS square off for Walker Cup
THREE-TIME ISSA/Digicel Walker Cup champions Jamaica College (JC) will take aim at title number four when they face St Andrew Technical (STATHS) in the 2023 final at 3 p.m. today at the National Stadium. Heading into today’s final, Davion...
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Mother’s transforming to food company
Hiring ads for fast-food company Mother’s have been popping up recently on multiple channels. Managing Director Sheldon Seymour says it is part of a non-stop expansion push that began with the change in ownership in May 2023. Mother’s refurbished...
CommentsConstruction of cable to connect power grids of Greece, Cyprus to start next year
NICOSIA, Cyprus: Construction of a 1.9 billion-euro ($2.05 billion) section of an electricity cable that will connect the power grids of Greece and Cyprus is slated to begin in the new year, officials said yesterday. An eventual extension of the...
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Five Questions with ... Qyor
Though once known as the soulful Chevaughn, Qyor is shedding his child-star skin while maintaining just that flavour that had Jamaicans falling in love with his melodic perspectives. Catching the eye of reggae legends like Tony Rebel and Jimmy...
CommentsBritish dub poet, political activist with Jamaican roots, dies at 65
LONDON (AP): Benjamin Zephaniah, a British poet and political activist who drew huge inspiration from his Caribbean roots – a Jamaican mother and a Barbadian father – has died. He was 65. Zephaniah died Thursday after being diagnosed with a brain...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Popularity contest will not help win general election
THE EDITOR, Madam: Mark Golding has shown that if you unite and build your party you don’t need popularity to win. The next general election will be decided by the party and personalities. In the 2020 general election it was clear that Andrew...
CommentsReaders’ reactions
Thirty-three additional persons from 12 countries granted Jamaican citizenship While I understand their happiness to become one of us, I’m also confused as to why folks from the likes of France, US, and the Republic of China see it as a success...
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Sister of Fidel Castro dies at 90
MIAMI (AP): Juanita Castro, the sister of Cuban rulers Fidel and Raúl Castro who worked with the CIA against their communist government, has died in Miami at 90. Florida had been her home since shortly after fleeing the island nearly 60 years ago....
CommentsPresident Ali: Guyana preparing to defend itself against Venezuela
SAN JUAN (AP): Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali told The Associated Press on Wednesday that his country is taking every necessary step to protect itself from Venezuela, which has ordered its state-owned companies to explore and exploit oil and...
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Fashion meets food at Grandeur
Prepared for a night filled with culinary splendour, Grandeur offered a surprising combination of fashion and food. Spearheaded by international designer Nigel Ramsay, the fashion segment of the event showcased over a dozen looks from an upcoming...
Something Extra | Friday
Not many have endured the test of quinquennial time, but Island Child Style remains ground-breaking in acknowledging and celebrating the talent and vision of the current and upcoming generations. Parents, families, friends, and members of the style...
Editorial | Chief Justice should expand on DNA remarks
Peter Espeut | Meaning what you sign