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Curfew in sections of Green Island, Hanover extended
The 48-hour curfew that was imposed in sections of Green Island, Hanover has been extended. The curfew runs from 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 9, and ends at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 11. The boundaries of the curfew are: North: From the...
CommentsJLP councillors demand answers regarding signatories on St Catherine Municipal Corporation's bank account
Today's general council meeting of the St Catherine Municipal Corporation descended into chaos as Jamaica Labour Party councillors, led by Minority Leader Theresa Turner Flynn, demanded answers about why Chief Executive Officer Marvalyn...
Comments- Blockchain technology to be utilised in safeguarding authenticity of Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee
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Generous support pours in for Adrianna
WESTERN BUREAU: Following his urgent plea for help a few days ago, Adrian Laing, now in the United States with his daughter, 15-year-old burn victim Adrianna Laing, undergoing corrective surgeries at Boston’s Shriners Children’s Hospital, says he...
CommentsA ‘Waterific Day’
Some 2,500 residents of Port Royal and surrounding areas are set to benefit from an enhanced water supply and distribution system, following the commissioning of a new pipeline on Tuesday. The milestone comes almost two years after the project’s...
CommentsForced to quit
FORMER REGGAE Boyz coach Heimir Hallgrímsson said he could not see himself continuing with the Caribbean team for another two years because of what he perceived as a poor working environment. The Icelander joined the Reggae Boyz in September of...
CommentsYoung Reggae Boyz through to Torneo de Sol quarters
JAMAICA’S UNDER-17 Reggae Boyz bounced back from their first loss in Mexico’s Torneo de Sol to charge into the competition’s quarterfinals courtesy of a 3-1 win over Seleccion Liga Premier yesterday. Playing in Group 3, the Jamaicans finished...
CommentsByteDance’s Lemon8 gaining traction amid TikTok ban threat
Amid a looming ban on TikTok in the United States, content creators have been pushing the platform’s sister app. Lemon8 resembles an amalgamation of the types of short-form videos found on TikTok and the picture-perfect aesthetic of Instagram and...
CommentsTrump says he will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico
President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would move to try to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America”, a name he said has a “beautiful ring to it.” It’s his latest suggestion to redraw the map of the Western Hemisphere. Trump...
CommentsA befitting farewell for Robert ‘Ducksie’ Russell
WESTERN BUREAU: It was a vibrant celebration of a remarkable legacy, one shaped by devotion to music, family, friends, and his beloved Jamaica. On Wednesday, Robert ‘Ducksie’ Russell’s farewell at the Montego Bay Convention Centre marked the...
CommentsAlaine joins line-up for Musical Delights
Reggae sensation Alaine has joined a galaxy of musical legends who will be performing on the 15th edition of Musical Delights, to be hosted by the Lions Club of Kingston on Sunday, February 9, in the Gardens of The Jamaica Pegasus. Known for...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Jamaica’s influencer market a catalyst for positive change
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica is riding the social media wave, with influencers becoming key players in shaping opinions, trends, and even consumer habits (Jackson, 2024). These digital darlings, buzzing across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, have...
CommentsThe importance of early financial literacy
THE EDITOR, MADAM: “What is your biggest regret in life?” This question, posed by a popular Jamaican content creator, made me reflect deeply. My answer would be: not learning financial literacy at an early age. In my youth, education was...
CommentsThousands flee as wildfires burn out of control
LOS ANGELES (AP): Multiple massive wildfires tore across the Los Angeles area with devastating force on Wednesday, destroying more than 1,000 structures and killing at least two people as desperate residents escaped through flames, ferocious winds...
Comments‘The joke is over’
TORONTO (AP): US President-elect Donald Trump’s comments that Canada should become the 51st state are no longer a joke and are meant to undermine America’s closest ally, Canada’s finance minister said Wednesday. Dominic LeBlanc, the country’s point...
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Something Extra | Thursday
Right out of the starting block at Caymanas Park in St Catherine, it was a race to beat the sunset as stunning and suave high rollers arrived for the long-awaited event of the new year, Zimi Seh Brunch. Feeling flush with excitement, the Casino...
Something Extra | Wednesday
Patrons braved the traffic-riddled roads to Plantation Cove in St Ann on Saturday, eager to experience Intimate, the concert featuring veterans Buju Banton, Beres Hammond, Marcia Griffiths, and friends in an unforgettable evening of music and...
Kamila’s Kitchen ready to bring bold, wholesome flavours to downtown Kingston
After igniting the mountain sky with enticing flavour and expanding to Marketplace in St Andrew, food and wellness entrepreneur Kamila McDonald is opening her third Kamila’s Kitchen in downtown Kingston. “Just like the Marketplace location, we got...
CommentsAlnastazia Watson aiming to build healthier lives with clean cuisine
Through her community work, Alnastazia Watson recognised a significant gap in the market for healthy juices. This realisation led the entrepreneur at heart, who already owns a wax business, The Waxperts Ja, to take on a new business challenge,...
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Editorial | Jamaica and the OACPS
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