George Quallo is a fine chap who, apparently, had an unimpeachable reputation in the police force. He was affable and, perhaps, got along with most of the boys, if not everyone.But the shoes of the police commissioner were too large for his little...
So in the midst of the most murderous January we have ever experienced, the police force is left headless again, unreformed despite promises, demoralised without proper wages and equipment, and in danger of a political take-over by a trumpish...
They have lived without water in their pipes for so long that residents of Red Berry and Reeves Wood in south Manchester have forgotten what many Jamaican take for granted, turning on the tap inside their house.These residents have learnt to depend...
To show their commitment to Marley's life, legacy and cultural significance, Grant said Irie Jam Radio will host an 'earthstrong' celebration, billed 'The Birth of A King', on Tuesday, February 6, at SOB7s Club in Manhattan.The event will feature...
Sagicor Bank's new CEO, Chorvelle Johnson, assumes office today, almost two months after her appointment was first announced on December 5 last year.Christopher Zacca, president and chief executive officer of Sagicor Group Jamaica, expressed his...
The decision by senior West Indies players Darren Bravo, Sunil Narine, Kieron Pollard, and Andre Russell to declare themselves unavailable for the crucial qualifying tournament for the 2019 ICC World Cup coming up in March, once again highlights the...
In his State of the Union presentation tomorrow, President Donald Trump is expected to promote his new proposal for US$25 billion for a wall along the Mexican border and for a path to citizenship for nearly two million young people taken to the US...
WASHINGTON (AP) :Seeking to move past the shadow of the Russia investigation, President Donald Trump is aiming to use his first State of the Union address to note the economic progress under his watch while pushing for bipartisanship with Democrats...
PARIS (AP):France's government is sticking by its budget minister as he fights a rape accusation.Budget Minister Gerald Darmanin is the highest-ranking French official accused of sexual misconduct since the scandals that broke in Hollywood.Darmanin...
JERUSALEM (AP):A recording of Benjamin Netanyahu's wife raging at an aide surfaced on yesterday, creating a new headache for Israel's embattled premier.Sara Netanyahu is heard complaining that a gossip column about her did not mention her...
BERLIN (AP):Jamaican forward Leon Bailey's remarkable form continued yesterday as he scored again to help Bayer Leverkusen reclaim second place in the German Bundesliga with a 2-0 win over Mainz.The visitors defended doggedly in the first half, but...
SAO PAULO (AP):Police say a bus overturned on a curve in northern Brazil, killing seven passengers and injuring 20.The accident occurred early yesterday near the city of Dianopolis in the state of Tocantins.Police told reporters the accident appears...
Shot putter Danniel Thomas-Dodd and 400m runner Akeem Bloomfield were the star Jamaican performers on the US Indoor circuit last weekend. Thomas-Dodd upped her national shot put record to 18.46m at a meet in Northwest Ohio, while Bloomfield produced...
Rain can't stop soca, but the GG can. Soca lovers and fete-a-holics have a popular saying, that the rain only stops a cricket match, not a soca party.Rain or shine, the fun must go on. That's usually true, but not so last Friday night when Governor...
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has said that the Government takes the role of protecting the rights of all citizens seriously.He noted that in dealing with the incidence of crime, the Government is ensuring that there will be justice for all."If it...
While decrying the blood-letting taking place islandwide since the start of 2018, some Manchester residents are adamant that apart from the three murders recorded in the parish up to January 20, things have been relatively calm there compared to...
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP):As Roger Federer cried while accepting his 20th Grand Slam title, Rod 'Rocket' Laver took a chance to snap a picture for posterity.Federer has won more major tennis titles than any man, including a record-equalling six on...
What better way to end the week but with a Xaymaca pop-up lyme? Last Friday, the band house came alive with loyal supporters finding the perfect chill spot at Barbican Beach. The right blend of drinks, plus doctor-ordered mixes, had persons letting...
Pointing to bright employment prospects in various sectors of the economy, Minister of Education, Youth and Information Ruel Reid recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) to increase...
LONDON (AP:)Even though Pep Guardiola will not admit it, Manchester City has an increasingly serious chance of completing the quadruple this season.Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling scored as City advanced to the fifth round of the FA Cup with a 2...