AI creating workforce and ‘businesses of one’
Private companies in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean are building artificial-intelligence (AI) tools into their operations even though the Government’s national AI policy is still being drafted, according to the head of the island’s AI task force. Christopher Reckord, chairman of Jamaica’s National Artificial Intelligence Task Force, said public consultations on the policy will begin in the coming weeks, within a month.
More than $1 billion worth of cocaine seized in 48 hours
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has seized more than $1 billion worth of cocaine in a series of counter-narcotics operations over 48 hours, including two major interceptions at the Kingston Freeport Container Terminal (KFTL) and a separate bust at Sangster International Airport in St James.
Trump endorses embattled Netanyahu for reelection
United States President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu late in his reelection campaign, a coveted boost because of Trump’s popularity but one that the American had withheld for months as the vote neared and the leaders’ strategies in the Middle East diverged. Trump said in a post on social media that Netanyahu “has been a Great Warrior Prime Minister, and an even greater Partner for Peace in combatting the Islamic Republic of Iran”.
Ronaldo suspended for 30 days and fined US$285 for walking out on Portugal camp
LISBON, Portugal (AP) – Walking out on the Portugal camp earned Cristiano Ronaldo a 30-day suspension and 255 euros (US$285) fine from the national federation. The Portuguese Football Federation had provisionally suspended Ronaldo and on Monday called the punishment "adequate and sufficient". The federation said Ronaldo fully admitted the facts underlying the charges through a formal statement submitted on Friday. It said his confession and clean disciplinary record helped to reduce the punishment.
Arnett rally to deny MBU
PSG-Barcelona match in Champions League to go ahead amid shock over France's violent unrest
Tivoli rebound in style
East vs west showdown in Negril
A Touch of Tosh: Reggae icon’s ‘earthstrong’ today
‘A Touch of Tosh’ was the name that the family of late reggae icon and activist, Hubert ‘Peter Tosh’ McIntosh gave to last Wednesday’s tribute and celebration of the 50th anniversary of his iconic album Legalize It.
‘From a Yardie to a Yankee’ heads to BIFF
Negro spirituals for NCOJ’s Songs of Faith & Freedom
‘Timeless’ eternally enjoyable
Mailpac cuts $900 million off My Cart price, seeks approval to issue shares to close deal
Mailpac Group Ltd. will ask shareholders to approve issuing 50 million shares to complete its acquisition of former rival My Cart Quick Ltd., a deal whose value has been cut by three-quarters from the amount the company previously recorded. Shareholders will vote on Resolution 6, which covers the share issue, at the annual general meeting on November 4, according to a notice posted to the Jamaica Stock Exchange in the week. The shares would be issued on top of cash already paid.
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Anna-Maria Toby drawing on faith and community
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Editorial | The Jamone Lyle affair
The Jamone Lyle affair at Jamaica College (JC) has reopened an old but unresolved debate over what should be the expectation of, and limits placed on, the student athlete and, therewith, the obligation and responsibilities of the school.
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Photo Gallery
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Pearl Harbor survivors watch a vintage WWII airplane fly over Pearl Harbor at the ceremony commemorating the 72nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, in 2013, in Honolulu.
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Members and volunteers of the Ananda Marga pose for a photograph as they prepare to head out to distribute relief supplies to people affected by Hurricane Melissa in western Jamaica.
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West Indies’ Shimron Hetmyer celebrates scoring a half century during the T20 World Cup cricket match against Zimbabwe on Monday.
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Glenmuir High School players in a celebratory mood.