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Green Island Outstation of Hanover Parish Court closed for repairs
The Green Island Outstation of the Hanover Parish Court has been temporarily closed by the Court Administration Division to facilitate extensive remedial work. In a statement issued Thursday, the agency said the closure became necessary due to...
CommentsPolice officer shot in the face while investigating a killing in suburban New York
NORTH BAY SHORE, N.Y. (AP) — A police officer was shot in the face while attempting to search a home as part of an investigation into a recent killing in suburban New York, authorities said Thursday. They said the officer was expected to recover...
Comments- Policeman accused of soliciting money from motorist freed
- Man charged after stolen vehicle recovered in police chase
- Appeals court finds Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship unconstitutional, upholds block
- Judge orders release of Jamaican man detained in The Bahamas
- 'Rasta' accused of raping woman after giving her $3,000 and demanding sex
FATAL CRASH RED ALERT Premium
The country’s main road safety advocate group has sounded a “red alert” as the gains made over the first five months of this year in containing the number of fatalities on the roadways have now been wiped out. Up to the end of the first half of...
Comments‘Blood like rice grain’
A former car wash worker yesterday testified that the man who had brought a sofa to her workplace to clean, took over from her while she was power-washing a sofa and that she observed blood “like rice grain” seeping from the sofa. The woman, who...
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Whither African-Caribbean trade
ONE OF the panels at the Africa Caribbean Symposium held inside the Half Moon Conference Centre in Montego Bay, St James on Tuesday, July 8, was entitled, ‘Trade and Finance as a Bridge’ under the theme of, ‘Financing Afro-Caribbean Trade and...
CommentsCorporate Hands | Sanmerna Foundation awards $1.5m in scholarships to top Balmagie Primary PEP students
Comments- Corporate Hands | D&G Foundation, RISE Life empower youth to say no to underage drinking
- Corporate Hands | Sandals gives $3.1m boost to nursery department at BHC
- Corporate Hands | Scotia Foundation donates $5m to support Munro College, Hampton School repairs
- Corporate Hands | Bellevue Hospital, Lions Club, JCF join forces to screen more than 250 for eye health
‘YOU HAVE TO HAVE BELIEF’
KINGSTON, Jamaica: THE WORLD has witnessed Andre Russell’s explosive energy and passion for West Indies cricket over the past 15 years; from his Test debut in Colombo in 2010 to countless match-winning performances in the shorter formats, whether...
CommentsAnother ticket booked
WORLD CHAMPION Shericka Jackson will have company in the 200 metres in Tokyo after National Champion Ashanti Moore eclipsed the personal best she set at the National Junior and Senior Championships last month to earn automatic qualification to the...
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US automakers say tariff deal with Japan bad for them
American automakers are concerned about US President Donald Trump’s agreement to tariff Japanese vehicles at 15 per cent, saying they will face steeper import taxes on steel, aluminium and parts than their competitors. “We need to review all the...
CommentsRestoring balance
The largest shareholder in Innovative Energy Group Limited, IEG, will start selling down shares over the next six months, starting in August, to restore compliance with Jamaica Stock Exchange rules governing public ownership of a listed company. “...
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Protoje proud as Lila Iké makes solo Sumfest debut
Six years ago, Lila Iké made her first appearance on the Reggae Sumfest stage as a guest of Protoje during his set. Now in 2025, the soulful songstress has claimed her own spotlight at Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex in Montego Bay, delivering...
CommentsRecord submissions shape TTFF 2025 programme
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: A total of 88 films from 20 countries have been accepted into the 2025 Trinidad+Tobago Film Festival (TTFF), reflecting a rich and diverse tapestry of Caribbean and diasporic storytelling. This year saw a record-breaking...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Social investment in youth: a national imperative
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica is a young nation – over 60 per cent of our population is under 30 years old. Yet despite years of political rhetoric declaring youth as ‘the future’ real, sustained investment in their development remains dangerously...
CommentsThank you, Andre Russell, you are an inspiration
THE EDITOR, Madam: The People’s National Party extends heartfelt congratulations to Andre Russell on the occasion of his final international cricket match, played last evening at Sabina Park, his home ground and the spiritual heart of Jamaican...
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3 police, 2 civilians killed as gangs overrun central region
PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP): Three Haitian police officers and two civilians were killed in the country’s central region, where gang violence has surged, the government and a police union said Wednesday. The officers were members of a specialised unit...
CommentsJudge rejects Trump administration effort to unseal Epstein grand jury records
AP: A judge on Wednesday rejected a Trump administration request to unseal transcripts from grand jury investigations of Jeffrey Epstein years ago in Florida, though a similar request for the work of a different grand jury is pending in New York....
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Something Extra | Thursday
Fantastic Four: First Steps premiered on Monday at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles. The cast and other stars turned out in fantastic fashion for the big night as they walked the blue carpet. Something Extra brings you the style...
The Fairy Loft offers IV therapy for a self-care escape
Wellness entrepreneur and registered nurse Shantae Wilson is on a mission to make self-care feel both luxurious and practical. As CEO and founder of The Fairy Loft Med Spa, she offers Intravenous (IV) therapy, medical aesthetics, and holistic...
Introducing One Park’s Judah Ellis
One Park Restaurant and Lounge is out to whet appetites with its summer menu. “It’s about diversifying. We are trying to touch on multiple proteins so there is always something here, whether you’re a lover of fish, poultry, or steak. I wanted the...
CommentsPresident dairy brand launched with brunch by Chef Trevanne Donegal
Elegance met indulgence at the Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen as French dairy brand, President, was officially launched in Jamaica by Facey Commodity Merchandise Division . The brunch-inspired event celebrated a new partnership between Facey and...
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Editorial | Clarity still needed on Rowley incident
Najuequa Barnes | Why data privacy must be a regional priority