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Guatemala grants temporary status to 161 Mexicans fleeing organised crime
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala on Wednesday granted temporary humanitarian status to 161 Mexicans who fled their country last week seeking refuge from organised crime, even as Mexican officials denied that anyone had been displaced. The...
CommentsUpdate| Another Constant Spring lock-up escapee back in custody
Another of the Constant Spring police lock-up escapees has been recaptured. Apprehended is 25-year-old Donque Douglas of Upper Oxford Street in Kingston. Douglas was in custody on charges of wounding with intent, shooting with intent, and...
Comments- Man charged over cocaine allegedly found in car in St Elizabeth granted $1 million
- Benches, planter pots removed from Water Square in Falmouth for refurbishment, says Port Authority
- Motorcyclist dies following crash in St Elizabeth
- Seville dominates Lyles again
- Guyana Elections Commission bans cell phone use at polling stations
Voter intent turnaround Premium
Just over half of Jamaica’s voting population is planning to cast a ballot in the September 3 general election set for two weeks from today. Of the remaining potential voters, 29.1 per cent said they have no intention of going to the polls while...
CommentsAgainst all odds
Seventeen-year-old Carl Blake’s performance in the May-June sitting of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations is a beacon of hope that has come right in time for his mother, Charlotte Nembhard. The 17-year-old Wolmer’s...
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JSLC remains cornerstone of evidence-based policy for vulnerable J’cans
The annual Jamaica Survey of Living Conditions (JSLC) continues to play a pivotal role in guiding national policy and improving the lives of citizens, particularly the most vulnerable. The survey, conducted since 1988 by the Planning Institute of...
Comments‘Micromobility without safety is just movement’: Why Jamaica and the region must act now
On any given day in Jamaica, especially in rural towns and bustling urban centres, motorcyclists thread effortlessly through traffic, dodging potholes, overtaking slow-moving vehicles, and gliding past gridlocked cars. It’s a familiar sight:...
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GOOD START
DESPITE PLAYING a man down for the majority of the contest, Mount Pleasant Football Academy kickstarted their Concacaf Caribbean Cup campaign with a win, downing SV Robinhood 1-0 last night at the National Stadium. Sue-Lae McCalla scored the all-...
CommentsJamaica to face Ireland in World U20 play-in
FOLLOWING A dominant 18-6 win over New Zealand in their final game of Pool C at the 2025 World Lacrosse Men’s U20 Championships, Jamaica will take on Ireland today in the play-in round at the Gongcheonpo Training Centre in South Korea. Jamaica...
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PIOJ projects decent growth for election quarter
The Planning Institute of Jamaica, PIOJ, expects the economy to grow two to three per cent in the July to September quarter, aided in part by increased consumption linked to General Election activity. “You would expect a bump in consumption...
CommentsSpur Tree Spices now reaping 60% of inputs from new farm
Spur Tree Spices Jamaica Limited says its 240-acre farm in Bernard Lodge in St Catherine is currently supplying 60 per cent of the raw materials utilised in the manufacture of its products, CEO Albert Bailey said. The food processing and...
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T&T film festival to host gala screening of Sister Nancy documentary
The documentary Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story has been selected for the gala screening at the upcoming Trinidad+Tobago Film Festival in September. The film celebrates the life and legacy of Jamaican dancehall pioneer, Sister Nancy, whose 1982 hit...
CommentsSecond trial in killing of rapper Young Dolph starts in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tennessee (AP): The trial of a man charged with organising the daytime ambush killing of rapper Young Dolph at a Memphis bakery in November 2021 began on Monday. Hernandez Govan, 45, faces charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy to...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Beyond books: A back-to-school checklist for parents and guardians
THE EDITOR, Madam: The new academic year is fast approaching. For some children, this means saying goodbye to a summer of fun and fulfilment. For others, it means leaving behind a holiday marked by violence, abuse, or poverty. Regardless of their...
CommentsDepoliticising the JTA’s wage negotiations
THE EDITOR, Madam: The timing of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association’s (JTA) current wage negotiations with the Government is nothing short of inappropriate, and it continues to feed the longstanding perception that the organisation is motivated by...
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Residents urged to prepare for Hurricane Erin
HAMILTON CMC): Bermudians were on Tuesday urged to take the threat posed by a slightly weakening Hurricane Erin seriously as the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season moved closer towards the British Overseas Territory. “Too often when...
CommentsTrump offers assurances that US troops won’t be sent to help defend Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP): President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered his assurances that US troops would not be sent to help defend Ukraine against Russia after seeming to leave open the possibility the day before. Trump also said in a morning TV interview...
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How to lose bellyfat and keep it off
People often desire to lose weight quickly, even overnight, due to various factors including the desire for a quick fix, unrealistic expectations, or the influence of fad diets and social media trends. While some overnight weight loss is possible...
CommentsLosing belly fat for better health
Belly fat accumulation is often the result of a combination of factors including diet, lifestyle, genetics, and hormones. A diet high in calories, especially from sugary and processed foods, along with a lack of physical activity, are major...
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Something Extra | Wednesday
Dramatic style was the order of the night on and off stage at last Saturday’s SAINT International Fashion Face of the Caribbean and Avant Garde Designer of the Year competitions. Contestants and guests alike put their most stylish feet forward for...
‘Just start!’
A new kind of rhythm is shaping this summer. Since July 7, women have been gathering at Tru Juice Orchards in Bog Walk, St Catherine, under the guidance of 23-year-old fitness enthusiast Antonae Evans for her inaugural Summer Fitness programme,...
Editorial | Why debates are important
Elizabeth Morgan | With elections looming, are the political parties assessing and addressing foreign policy issues?