Home
NSWMA undertakes clearing of dump site in St Elizabeth
The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) continues to tackle illegal dumping across Jamaica, having undertaken a cleanup operation at a site along Baptist Road in St Elizabeth today. The initiative, spearheaded through the SPM Waste...
CommentsNew York governor regrets saying black kids in the Bronx don’t know what a computer is
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she regrets making an offhand remark that suggested black children in the Bronx do not know what the word “computer” means. Hochul, a Democrat, made the extemporaneous...
Comments- Five gas station workers, café cashier charged by C-TOC over debit/credit card fraud scheme
- Anguish as Kenya’s gov't demolishes houses in flood-prone areas and offers $75 in aid
- 8,000 Jamaicans to get help under Second Chance Smile Programme this year
- Man confesses to killing hospitalised wife because he couldn’t afford to care for her, police say
- Alleged St Catherine car sale fraudster makes restitution
Collymore labelled ‘centrepiece’ of wife’s murder
Omar Collymore was yesterday painted by the prosecution as a cold-hearted man who was struggling for money and, as a result, over several days, engineered the horrific murder of his wife so that he could benefit from her $101-million insurance...
CommentsDefence counsel claim ‘prosecutorial misconduct’ in Petrojam fraud case
The no-case submission by the defence team representing former Petrojam General Manager Floyd Grindley and former Chairman Dr Perceval Singh was part heard yesterday with the prosecution in the line of fire, heavily criticised as being disingenuous...
CommentsMcCalla oozing with confidence ahead of JPL’s second-leg semi-final
He is known as ‘Mr Dependable’ in the Mount Pleasant team, and Sue-La McCalla has been carrying his team’s load all season and has extended that streak into the playoffs. On Sunday, McCalla, as he has done in the past, stepped up in the 73rd minute...
CommentsU17 coaches say two-match friendly among building blocks for growth
FOLLOWING the young Reggae Boyz’s recent two-match friendly against Caribbean neighbours Trinidad and Tobago (T...
CommentsApple suffers biggest drop in quarterly iPhone sales since pandemic
Apple Inc disclosed its steepest quarterly decline in iPhone sales since the pandemic’s outset, deepening a slump that’s increasing the pressure on the trendsetting company to spruce up its products with more artificial intelligence. The 10 per...
CommentsCaribbean Cement rides construction wave to bigger earnings Premium
Caribbean Cement Company Limited, the sole maker of cement in Jamaica, racked up more than $7 billion in sales over three months ending March and reported increased profits, reflecting the robustness of the construction sector. Its performance also...
CommentsBelize opposition leader and ex Bad Boy rapper Shyne ‘shouts out’ Buju
In a social media post last Friday evening after it was revealed that he was in Florida, Buju Banton made the post that fans were waiting for ever since he was seen in an Instagram Live earlier over on DJ Khaled’s platform. “Long was the road....
CommentsFirst Sounds of Sofar rock Trade Centre
Sofar Sounds, on the afternoon of Sunday, April 27, had patrons arriving at a location revealed only 36 hours prior. Laden with cushions, blankets and curiosity around the list of musical performers which they become privy to mere moments before...
CommentsLetter of the Day | CCJ not ideal for Jamaica right now
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the article by Patrick Robinson titled ‘The colonial spectacle’, published in The Gleaner on April 28. Most Jamaicans are not interested in the colonial spectacle, because that is history. They...
CommentsKey traits for workplace efficiency
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the fast-paced and competitive world, success hinges not only on technical prowess, but also on a diverse set of essential skills. These skills are the compass guiding professionals through the complexities of the workplace...
CommentsRussia warns Britain
NewAP: Russia on Monday threatened to strike British military facilities and said it would hold drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons amid sharply rising tensions over comments by senior Western officials about possibly deeper...
CommentsThere’s full-blown famine in northern Gaza – UN
TEL AVIV (AP): The head of the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) says northern Gaza has entered “full-blown famine” after nearly seven months of war between Israel and Hamas. But a formal, and highly sensitive, famine declaration faces the...
CommentsCervical cancer in the Caribbean
CERVICAL CANCER is considered a preventable disease. However, in the Caribbean, it is still one of the fourth most common causes of death in women. Efforts to overcome obstacles to the treatment and control of this preventable disease are being...
CommentsOvarian cancer the silent killer
THE OVARIES are the primary female reproductive organs. These glands have three important functions: they secrete hormones, they protect the eggs a female is born with, and they release eggs for possible fertilisation. Women are typically born...
CommentsAnswered prayers lead to love for the Harrisons
Daniela Blake was on Facebook minding her own business when one day, she received a friend request from a handsome stranger. She didn’t click ‘accept’ right away. Instead, she chose to do so on Sunday, March 28, 2021, and was met with an instant...
Something Extra | Tuesday
The Jill Stewart MoBay City Run 5K/10K saw thousands of participants gather with their crews for the big race day. The highly anticipated charity event, aimed at supporting tertiary education, left patrons satisfied as they showcased their fitness...
Editorial | Watch IC committee
Gordon Robinson | Haemorrhoid piles scorn on indiscipline