Update | Three more Constant Spring lock-up escapees recaptured, 6 of 9 now in custody
Three more of the men who escaped from the Constant Spring lock-up in St Andrew on Tuesday have been recaptured. Back in custody are 31-year-old Junior Anthony Barnes, 25-year-old Kamal Kelly, and 27-year-old Brandon Ennis, who were apprehended...
Voter intent turnaround
Just over half of Jamaicas 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...
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...
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-...
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...
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...
Editorial | Why debates are important
The brief kerfuffle between the Peoples National Party (PNP) and the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) over moderators for the election debates has passed. Indeed, the whole thing appears to have been overblown, with the potentially unfortunate effect...
Letter 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...
Something Extra | Wednesday
Dramatic style was the order of the night on and off stage at last Saturdays 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...
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...
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...