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Children among at least 22 dead in amusement park fire in India, police say
NEW DELHI (AP) — A massive fire broke out Saturday at an amusement park in Gujarat state in western India, killing at least 22 people, including several children, police said. The fire erupted at the park in the city of Rajkot in Gujarat...
CommentsNicki Minaj’s England concert postponed after rapper detained by Dutch authorities over weed
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Nicki Minaj's concert in Manchester scheduled for Saturday night was postponed after police in the Netherlands discovered marijuana in her bags as she was preparing to leave the country. Promoter Live...
CommentsMICE to drive more tourism revenue to Jamaica
WESTERN BUREAU: Highlighted as a pivotal moment in this year’s just-concluded Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM) was the unveiling of the Caribbean Meetings, Incentives and Exhibitions (MICE) Exchange, which drew the attention of 13 planners,...
CommentsOur strongest asset is our people, Bartlett tells Caribbean Travel Marketplace
The audience, which included tourism stakeholders and media practitioners from all over the world, listened in rapt attention as Jamaica’s tourism minister, Edmund Bartlett, talked about the state of tourism in Jamaica. This was during the Jamaica...
CommentsChase inspires Windies series win
IN A pulsating encounter at Sabina Park, the West Indies, on the back of a man-of-the-match performance from all-rounder Roston Chase, secured a workmanlike victory over South Africa in the T20 International series, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in...
CommentsRichardson sublime, Thompson Herah not so much
AN EXPECTED mega Women’s 100 metres clash at yesterday’s Diamond League in Eugene, Oregon, between Olympic champion Elaine Thompson Herah of Jamaica and world champion Sha’Carri Richardson of the United States turned into a mismatch with the latter...
CommentsCIBC Caribbean ploughing US$30m into Jamaica operation
CIBC Caribbean will close its Bahamas call centre and relocate the one in Jamaica to Kingston amid plans to reshape all its call centre operations into a “digital branch”. The banking group also reported on Friday that it will be deploying another...
CommentsBondholders want percolated interest on Specialty Coffee bond Premium
Specialty Coffee Company bond met with the JCSD in the past week to discuss their demands ahead of a vote to extend a bond issued by the coffee investment company, an entity connected to businessman Michael Lee-Chin. “The trustee received a request...
CommentsJoe Higgs a legacy not to be forgotten
Lloyd ‘Bread’ McDonald of legendary reggae group, Wailing Souls, has hailed pioneer Joe Gibbs as a mentor and teacher who gave selflessly to the youth of Trench Town and emphasises that his legacy should never be forgotten. “Joe taught us all about...
CommentsNew Jamaican film to make debut at Toronto’s Black and Diversity Film Festival
After the riveting success of the Bob Marley biopic, the local film industry is already seeking the next viable project that will highlight the island’s unique cultural heritage. That project may well be the film Behind Closed Doors, the brainchild...
CommentsUS extends condolences to families of US citizens killed by gangs in Haiti
CMC: The Biden administration late Friday extended “deepest condolences” to the families of the two US citizens killed by gangs in Haiti. “On behalf of the President, our Ambassador in Haiti is in touch with the families who we know are...
CommentsSunak betting that calmer economic conditions will get him re-elected
LONDON (AP) British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has portrayed himself as thorough and evidence-led. That’s why his gamble to call a United Kingdom (UK) general election for July 4 has come as such a surprise. Those personal traits were supposed to...
CommentsPOEMS
Awakening Awakened by a conscientious-conflict The Frankenstein Monster within, rebels against me Gnawing off quickly the wrangles, setting itself free. Incited in a frenzied faceoff...
CommentsBarney’s Flower and Hummingbird Garden
Nestled in the lush embrace of Negril’s West End, Barney’s Flower and Hummingbird Garden isn’t just a tourist attraction, it’s a testament to the restorative power of nature and the enduring spirit of Jamaican hospitality. Its story stretches back...
CommentsThe 2024 Porsche Panamera: Evolving Grace and Power
The Porsche Panamera has come a long way since its debut in 2009. Initially, the sleek silhouette challenged the brand’s association with the iconic 911. However, much like the 944, the Panamera has matured into its own, carving a unique niche in...
CommentsClassic cars take over Constant Spring
Automotive rumbled into Super Value Town Centre on Constant Spring Road last Sunday to see what the fuss was about. The Jamaica Classic Car Club (JCCC) hosted its lively social event, showcasing over 70 gleaming classics that left onlookers...
CommentsNew hope for homebuyers
Amid the dread of the current real estate blackhole that young Jamaicans are attempting to manoeuvre, Duane Marzouca Equipment Co Limited is positioning themselves as a port in the storm for protective new home owners. Through partnership with an...
Something Extra | Saturday
On Thursday, while the rest of the island was engaged in their annual labours, Fontana Pharmacy brought together the staff from all seven of their stores to honour them for their dedicated service. The celebration took place at The Jamaica Pegasus...
Glen Tucker | Policing the parents
About seven months ago, the first item on the evening television news had to do with the addition of recruits to the ranks of the police force. Minister in charge Horace Chang also promised that there would be more recruits coming soon. The...
CommentsImani Tafari-Ama | Fulbright: Proposing peace in a warring world
Nine months ago, I joined 34 colleagues who had embarked on the Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (SIR) journey. This Fellowship enables scholars to assume duties in various universities in the United States of America (USA). I was hosted by the...
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