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South Carolina man executed by firing squad is first US prisoner killed this way in 15 years
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man who killed his ex-girlfriend’s parents with a baseball bat was executed by firing squad Friday, the first US prisoner in 15 years to die by that method, which he saw as preferable to the electric chair or...
CommentsBreakfast to be provided for students in underperforming schools
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, says special nutritional support will be provided to 189 primary and 56 secondary schools in the upcoming fiscal year. The schools identified for support are...
Comments- Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about one week prior, authorities say
- Man said to be of unsound mind mobbed over fatal stabbing in Trelawny
- Downside risks to growth projections significant, says fiscal commissioner
- 65 people killed in road crashes so far
- Two men gunned down in Patrick City
Judge’s error frees Dantay
Dantay Brooks, son of popular international dancehall artiste Mavado, was greeted with screams of joy from jubilant family members and friends who rushed to his side as he walked free from the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre in Kingston...
CommentsAdvocates believe surrogacy can aid Jamaica’s declining birthrate
As surrogacy gains popularity among Jamaican women seeking a path to motherhood, attorney and surrogacy law consultant Yanique Frederick is stressing the urgent need for legal reform to protect both women and families. Believing that it can aid...
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Blue Plaque honour for Smiley Culture
LONDON: A Blue Plaque was unveiled recently in honour of legendary British reggae icon David Victor Emmanuel, better known as ‘Smiley Culture’, as a tribute to his groundbreaking contributions to music, television and British pop culture. The...
CommentsAmina Taylor | Kemi needs to start punching
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch can tick off her first 100 days in office. Making history as the first black woman to hold the position cannot be underestimated. But in terms of reasons to celebrate, it is very difficult to objectively...
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Messi unsure for Concacaf Champions Cup second leg
INTER MIAMI’s head coach, Javier Mascherano, in the absence of Lionel Messi, said his experienced players provided guidance for the younger team members as they eased a 2-0 win over Jamaica’s Cavalier FC in the first leg of the round-of-16...
CommentsScorpions fight back at Sabina Park
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC): Faced with the herculean task of trying to avoid defeat, the Jamaica Scorpions gave themselves a chance of pushing for an unlikely victory against the Guyana Harpy Eagles, until two late wickets gave the visitors the...
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PriceSmart gets approval for Ironshore commercial project
PriceSmart has received approvals to build its third membership shopping outlet in Jamaica, amid growing local sales at double the Caribbean rate. The membership shopping club received planning permission and an environmental permit in mid-February...
CommentsR Hotel on the market for $2.5b
The mid-sized R Hotel in New Kingston has been listed for sale at a price of US$16.5 million ($2.5 billion). The property is being marketed by Andrew Issa of Coldwell Banker Jamaica, who says short-term rentals are biting into the business that...
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Romain Virgo talks new music, tour
Since the release of his album The Gentleman last year, Jamaican reggae artiste Romain Virgo has been enjoying both the feedback and success it has brought. While continuing to celebrate the album’s impact, he is also gearing up for a much-...
Comments‘The Monkey (2025)’ – A twisted and funny horror story
The Monkey is what the world needs right now. With years of a deadly pandemic, one devastating global conflict after the other, and the looming threat of climate change, the existential threats feel ever-growing. There’s so much to be concerned...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Raise a voice against corruption
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to express my deep concern about Jamaica’s persistent corruption problem, as highlighted by the recently released Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2024. For the seventh consecutive...
CommentsThe wind-bagging politicians
THE EDITOR, Madam: There was an appearance of civility between three politicians recently, gathered around a table to hammer out a workable peace plan. But then people’s fingers got nailed in the process and, the posture of politeness and good...
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Women’s rights under attack, UN says
UNITED NATIONS (AP): Thirty years after world leaders adopted a historic blueprint to achieve gender equality, a new United Nations (UN) report says women’s and girls’ rights are under attack and gender discrimination remains deeply embedded in...
CommentsPresident calls Trump’s talk of ‘reclaiming’ the Panama Canal a lie
PANAMA CITY (AP): Panama President José Raúl Mulino on Wednesday accused US President Donald Trump of lying when he said in his address to Congress that his administration was “reclaiming” the Panama Canal. Trump was referencing a deal announced...
CommentsGoodHeart | Dr Sandra Lindsay helps tackle period poverty with ‘Dignity for All’
Dr Sandra Lindsay, the Jamaican nurse who made history as the first person in the United States to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, has returned home with a new mission—tackling period poverty. On Peace Day, observed nationwide on Tuesday, she...
GoodHeart | Dervette Mignott is the ‘Ladybot’ breaking barriers in tech
Six years ago, a 13-year-old girl stood in the crowd at St Hilda’s Diocesan High School, captivated by a robot moving across the stage during a school devotion. It was the school’s first time entering the First Tech Challenge (FTC) and, although...
Editorial | No fat teachers?
Tony Deyal | Kaiso ladies – black, white and khaki