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Four US cruise ship passengers accused of smuggling drugs and detained in Bermuda
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Authorities in Bermuda said Tuesday that they arrested four US cruise ship passengers accused of drug possession. Police said in a statement that the suspects had a “significant quantity of illegal drugs” including...
CommentsSt Andrew farmer dies after machete attack in Mount Industry
The St Andrew North police are probing the death of a man who succumbed to chop wounds sustained during an altercation with another man in their community of Mount Industry in Gordon Town. Dead is 29-year-old farmer Akeem Brown, who died on...
Comments- Three men charged in $9.3 million ganja bust in Toms River, charges pending against Haitian men
- UWI professor Lloyd Waller is new chairman of HEART/NSTA Trust
- PNP caretaker in St Thomas charged with assault arising from alleged altercation with police
- Drought forces water restrictions in more parishes
- Puerto Rico’s government sues private power company as chronic outages damage appliances
SCHOLAR, NOT SAVAGE
The Jamaican man who was among five “barbaric criminals” deported from the United States (US) to a South African nation earned a bachelor’s degree in prison, was enrolled in a master’s programme, and well on the way to rebuilding his life, a US...
CommentsJFJ wants law to tackle unauthorised HIV status disclosure Premium
Suffering the pangs of emotional distress after discovering she had contracted HIV from a man she was cohabiting with over a period of time, a distraught woman, who asked to be identified only as Anica, visited a medical facility, which confirmed...
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ACCM to host online forum to examine Christian vote ahead of general election
With general election approaching, the Association of Christian Communicators and Media (ACCM) will, on Sunday, July 27 at 6 p.m., host an online forum to examine voting trends and impact within the nation’s Christian community. Based on available...
CommentsJus Chill and munch some breadfruit chips
“Breadfruit deh yah fi stone dawg” is an utterance that can be heard during the breadfruit-eating season in this country. It means that the popular fruit is in great abundance, so much so, much of it is going to waste. Yellow-heart, white-heart,...
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‘UNJUSTLY TERMINATED’
SIR HILARY Beckles, vice-chancellor of the University of West Indies (UWI), believes Cricket West Indies (CWI) owes a posthumous apology to former West Indies cricketer Roy ‘Gilly’ Gilchrist for the manner in which he was exiled from the team....
CommentsSpeid expects tough season without big three
AFTER THE sales of Richard King, Dwayne Atkinson, and Jalmaro Calvin to overseas clubs recently, Cavalier boss Rudolph Speid does not think rebooting the defending champions for the upcoming season will be as seamless as it has been in previous...
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Restoring balance
The largest shareholder in Innovative Energy Group Limited, IEG, will start selling down shares over the next six months, starting in August, to restore compliance with Jamaica Stock Exchange rules governing public ownership of a listed company. “...
CommentsRemittances top $1b year to date
Jamaica’s remittances continue to rise despite uncertainty in key source markets, the latest data from the Bank of Jamaica show. The flows so far this year have topped US$1 billion. “We’re seeing growth from both the US and UK markets,” said...
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The ‘new NDTC’ dances joyfully onto the stage
“What do you think of the new NDTC?” The question came from another patron on Friday night during the opening concert of the National Dance Theatre Company’s 2025 Season of Dance at The Little Theatre on Tom Redcam Drive. My answer was noncommittal...
CommentsTrump administration withdraws from UNESCO again
UNITED NATIONS (AP): The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it will once again withdraw from the UN cultural agency UNESCO, an expected move that has the US further retreating from international organisations. The decision to pull US...
CommentsLetter of the Day | STEM, sovereignty, and the soul of a nation
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am not an iconoclast. I too join in celebrating the towering achievements of Robert Nesta Marley – a creative genius whose discipline, independent thought, tenacity, and resilience remain unmatched. These were not merely...
CommentsHow soon to electronic voting machines?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Given the Government’s increasing digitalisation policy, which, has proved to be a good thing, over the past eight years, it seems to me that one critical area of national life has been left out of the Government’s transition...
Comments17 dead in head-on collision between minibus and truck
JOHANNESBURG (AP): A head-on collision between a minibus taxi and a haulage truck killed 17 people in northeastern Zimbabwe on Tuesday police said. Police spokesman Paul Nyathi said all 17 victims, including some pedestrians, died at the scene of...
CommentsHigh Court awards largest medical negligence payout
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC): A High Court has awarded US$3.6 million to the family of a child after a botched delivery 12 years ago left their newborn boy with lifelong brain injuries and near-total physical disability. “I, therefore, find on a balance...
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How to stop sabotaging your weight loss plan
MANY PEOPLE sabotage their weight loss goals. You know exactly what to do, but cannot seem to do it. You feel like you could write a diet book with everything you know about weight loss, but you do not act on it. The truth is, there is a huge...
CommentsMorning life hacks for diabetics
FOR INDIVIDUALS with diabetes, a good morning routine can be crucial for managing blood sugar levels throughout the day. Simple hacks like waking up at the same time, staying hydrated, and eating a balanced breakfast can make a big difference....
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The Fairy Loft offers IV therapy for a self-care escape
Wellness entrepreneur and registered nurse Shantae Wilson is on a mission to make self-care feel both luxurious and practical. As CEO and founder of The Fairy Loft Med Spa, she offers Intravenous (IV) therapy, medical aesthetics, and holistic...
Something Extra | Wednesday
In celebration of its 15th anniversary, the Campion Dance Society leapt into the spotlight earlier this month with a spectacular staging of its beloved Nexxus production at the Little Theatre. The three-day run began with a special children’s show...
Editorial | Dr Shallow’s fallacy
Elizabeth Morgan | Jamaica, Trump tariffs and the CBI