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Cuba suffers another massive power outage leaving millions in the dark
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba suffered a massive power outage Friday night affecting Havana and the country's provinces that left millions in the dark. Cuba's Ministry of Energy and Mines said around 8:15 p.m. local time an outage at the Diezmero...
CommentsCurfew reimposed in two St Mary communities
For the second time in a little over a week escalating gang-related violence and criminal activities have forced the police to impose a 48-hour curfew in two rural communities in St Mary. On Friday, the police imposed a curfew in Marson Town and...
Comments- Investigation into cause of fire at NMIA to begin today as normal operations resume
- Holness: PNP must not return to power, JLP to undertake voter awareness campaign
- Kingston airport fire impacting flights, passengers urged to contact airlines
- More arrests, stolen vehicles recovered in C-TOC crack down on car-stealing ring
- JLP has earned a third term, says PM
Jamaicans with green cards think twice about travel
As the immigration policies being implemented by the Donald Trump Administration take hold, travel anxiety has developed among Jamaican green card holders in the United States (US). As a result, the island’s tourism industry is bracing for a...
Comments‘They died alone’
Decraig Green, a psychiatric nursing assistant at the Black River Hospital in St Elizabeth, had just finished his afternoon shift and had planned to celebrate the rest of his birthday with his co-worker and friend, Patrick Henry. Henry was off work...
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6 Caribbean nations reportedly listed to face US travel ban
(CMC): Antigua and Barbuda has formally requested clarification from the United States (US) following reports that it is among six Caribbean countries placed on a “yellow list” of nations facing potential travel restrictions. In a diplomatic note...
CommentsSouth St James communities waiting decades for change to water woes
Suzette Green’s weekly routine involves doing her family’s laundry under a large tree outside her German Town, St James home, surrounded by five pans and buckets. Water is a scarce resource in the area, so her washing machine is merely a showpiece...
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Messi the spark for Reggae Boyz flame?
NEWLY APPOINTED JFF Ambassador Tanya Lee Perkins, the driving force behind the Reggae Boyz’s sponsorship efforts in 2025, believes Lionel Messi’s visit to Jamaica has sparked momentum for the country’s football beyond the dedicated fans. “The aura...
CommentsNo World Indoor women’s 4x400m team for Jamaica
FOR THE first time since the 2012 World Indoor Championships, Jamaica will not field a team in the women’s 4x400m relays according to the list of athletes selected for this year’s event from March 21-23 in Nanjing, China. A contingent of 24...
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Jamalco to invest $11b in capital projects
Bauxite mining and alumina refining company Jamalco will invest US$70.5 million ($11 billion) to extend the life of its mining operations by accessing additional bauxite resources in Manchester, though its plan remains a “sensitive” issue. The...
Comments138SL seeking clarity on monies owed by UWI
Student accommodation provider 138 Student Living Jamaica Limited, 138SL, hopes to come to an agreement with its host, UWI Mona, to settle monies owed to the company by the university. Chairman Ian Parsard says receivables amounting to $700...
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Reggae icon Cocoa Tea rocked the racetrack, stage
Born Colvin Scott in 1959, Cocoa Tea grew up in the rural fishing village of Rocky Point. Raised by a single mother, it was during his years as a student at Bustamante Junior Secondary School that he became a member of the singing group the...
CommentsPageants, sisterhood helped Keri-Ann Greenwood heal after parents’ passing
Keri-Ann Greenwood has had a difficult few years. She lost her mother in 2020 and her father three years later after a battle with cancer. But amid her grief, she found the strength to press on and moments of note and celebration. “I was very lost...
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Once-routine immigration check-ins become high-stakes calculation as some are detained
AP When a couple from Colombia who was planning their wedding showed up for a check-in with United States immigration authorities, one was given his next appointment date. The other was detained and deported. Jhojan doesn’t know why Felipe was...
CommentsImmigrants fuel growth in major urban counties
AP Immigrants kept the largest urban counties in the US growing last year. Core counties in the Houston, Miami, and Phoenix metropolitan areas grew more than any others in the country primarily because of people moving in from outside the United...
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Neil Richards | Ward Theatre deserves critical care
It is quite regrettable that the iconic venue of the performing arts named The Ward Theatre is a big casualty of sustained disrepair. The building sorely needs the serious, well-programmed attention that it richly deserves. The Ward Theatre was...
CommentsCelebrating creativity and community
For Plaid Puma, storytelling has always been at the heart of her creative journey. “In high school, I used to handwrite entire composition books, creating stories that filled my world,” she shared. It wasn’t until later that anime showed her the...
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Hybrid minivan test: the Kia Carnival Hybrid versus Toyota Sienna
It was a bold move when the current-generation Toyota Sienna debuted five years ago exclusively as a hybrid. It may have sacrificed acceleration bragging rights to its V6-powered minivan competitors, but its fuel economy smoked them with a 13- to...
CommentsA New Era: ADA Jamaica Embraces Diversity and Forward Momentum
In a significant evolution for the Jamaican automotive industry, the Automobile Dealers Association (ADA) Jamaica, a cornerstone of the sector since its inception in 1955, has ushered in a new chapter with the appointment of Jacqueline Stewart...
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Just what the doctor ordered
A prescription of relatable warmth, administered with doses of direct honesty, are Dr Jodi Jackto-Tafari’s distinct calling cards. The family physician’s endearing personality has secured fierce loyalty among patients, so much so that patient...
Dream House | A Seaside Sanctuary: Where luxury meets hawksbill conservation
Did you know that the anatomy of sea turtles has influenced the architectural design of a few homes worldwide primarily because of the formation and distinguishing appearance of their intricate, protective shells? This presented villa did not try...
Imani Tafari-Ama | Stench inna di city
The putrid smell of raw sewage contrasts sharply with the stunning beauty of the waterfront area of downtown Kingston. The stench is so dense that there is no escaping it. It hits you with a bang as you come around the corner just past the Rae Town...
CommentsMark Wignall | Sipping at the cruelty cup
The NBC online title blared, “US citizen child recovering from brain cancer deported to Mexico with undocumented parents.” The cynical may say that showing a human face when executing government policy is highly inefficient, both philosophically...
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Editorial | Trump’s tariffs bury Alpart
Garth Rattray | Is our food still nutritious?