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Man charged after woman hauled into bushes, robbed and sexually assaulted in St Thomas
A St Thomas construction worker accused of abducting, sexually assaulting, and robbing a woman of $94,000 in January has been charged with multiple offences, the police say. An alleged accomplice is being sought. Charged is 49-year-old Anthony...
CommentsTourism officials elated at news of travel advisory review by the US
Local tourism officials and stakeholders say they are elated with the announcement that the United States (US) will be reviewing its travel advisory for Jamaica. Government officials, hoteliers, restaurant and attraction owners, say comments...
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Holness firm on Cuban docs
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has defended Jamaica’s use of Cuban medics to support the local health sector, declaring that there is no exploitation in the programme that has surfaced as a blot on the Trump administration’s radar. Holness, who,...
CommentsRubio to re-evaluate US travel advisory for Jamaica
While lauding Jamaica for making “impressive” strides in its crime-reduction efforts, United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio has promised to re-evaluate the US travel advisory for Jamaica to reflect the current reality regarding crime....
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Beverley Manley Duncan honoured by PNP Women’s Movement
WESTERN BUREAU: At age 83, Beverley Manley Duncan still stood tall as she soaked up the admiration of family and friends beneath the chandeliers at Hilton Rose Hall in Montego Bay, St James, where she was honoured by the People’s National Party (...
CommentsKnockalva ready to recapture old agriculture glory
Western Bureau: Eighty-five years after the Hanover-based Knockalva Polytechnical College, formerly known as the Knockalva Agricultural School, was founded, efforts are now being made to revitalise the institution in the hope of restoring it to the...
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‘There is no hiding’ Premium
ALTHOUGH REGGAE Boyz coach Steve McClaren believes the team is slowly coming together, he said the quality of local playing surfaces presents a challenge to the style of play he and his coaching staff are trying to implement. After a far from...
CommentsRecords begin to fall
KINGSTON COLLEGE’S Julius Itubo smashed one of two records to fall on the second day of the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships (Champs) on at the National Stadium yesterday. The second record of the day came from the Class 3...
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US could run short of money to pay its bills by August
The United States is on track to hit its statutory debt ceiling – the so-called X-date when the country runs short of money to pay its bills – as early as August without a deal between lawmakers and the White House, according to a Congressional...
CommentsPrivate sector wooed to manage Tryall Beach
The Government of Jamaica wants private sector partners to manage and operate Tryall Beach in Hanover, which serves as a rest stop near a golf course. The beach spans approximately 200 metres and features a shallow shoreline with few benches,...
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Irie Souljah announces new trio Rising Suns, European tour set
After performing at the Earth Hour acoustic concert on Saturday, Irie Souljah knew it was the right time to announce Rising Suns, the new trio he recently joined alongside reggae and roots talents Quan Dajai Henriques and Matthew Malcolm. During...
CommentsWorld Theatre Day tribute to Olive Lewin, Barbara Requa, Barbara Gloudon today
The Jamaica Women in Theatre Festival (JWTF) rounds off its four-day celebration with a special tribute on World Theatre Day to its three honorees — Dr. Olive Lewin, Barbara Requa and Barbara Gloudon — this evening at 7 p.m. the Little Theatre in...
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Letter of the Day | The unsung heroes of rights
THE EDITOR, Madam: We need, as a nation, to honour the architects of human rights. In particular, it is vital that we spotlight the pivotal yet often overlooked contributions of the Global South – especially the remarkable efforts of Jamaica and...
CommentsJamaica not a very happy country
T HE EDITOR, Madam: “ We can be out here selling and lose our life same way. We as a people too vicious against one another and just sit down and plot how to take each other life. There is more to life.” Those are the reflections of a vendor in...
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Palestinians protest Hamas in rare public show of dissent in Gaza
CAIRO (AP): Thousands of Palestinians marched between the wreckage of a heavily destroyed town in northern Gaza on Wednesday in the second day of anti-war protests, with many chanting against Hamas in a rare display of public anger against the...
Comments‘Coalition of Willing’ for Ukraine gathering to mull options for possible force
PARIS (AP): Their collective name, ‘Coalition of the willing’, suggests that the loose grouping of Ukraine’s allies certainly wants to help. But as the nearly three dozen nations gather again for more talks in Paris, it is still far from clear...
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Something Extra | Thursday
On Sunday, One Park Restaurant and Lounge in Kingston set the tone for PRIVÉ Brunch Inclusive Soirée, a GenXS lead-up to the carnival season. Hosted by the Trini-soca artiste Yung Bredda, the exclusive affair saw patrons dressing to impress in...
Physiotherapist Tashara Harriott-Green’s mission to help children with cerebral palsy
Tashara Harriott-Green, a physiotherapist at the Rehabilitation Institute of the Caribbean Limited, is part of a team dedicated to the care, support, and training of children living with cerebral palsy at the institute’s Kingston location. While...
Chop’d offers fresh, Lent-inspired options with a tasty twist
With Lent upon us, Chop’d – a popular Kingston spot for salads, wraps, and bowls – is offering specials and a buffet for those looking to enjoy healthier, meat-free meal options during the season. Highlights from the menu include the bang bang bowl...
CommentsNajee Bascoe named top bartender at Jamaica Bartender Week
It’s a timeless tradition for one man to calculate, formulate and serve spirited sensations from behind a counter. These days, even women have come to the fore, blending the way many view and experience this beautiful artform. For the recent...
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Editorial | BPO in a world of AI
Basil Jarrett | AI is doubling down on us