Wailer poised for Grammy redemption
Bunny Wailer is on the brink of redemption after earning a Grammy nomination for his album Time Will Tell, just months after enduring a hostile reception at 'Sting 90'. The nomination places the reggae icon among five contenders in...
NO FLU ALARM
Flu vaccine uptake has been reported as low even as severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) remain at seasonal levels – or at the level typically expected for this time of the year – according to the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Jamaicas...
Clarendon police hail major drop in crime
The Clarendon Police are reporting its most significant reduction in crime in over a decade, according to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shane McCalla, head of the Clarendon Police Division. The parishs improved crime figures mirror the...
‘A blow to the region'
The cancellation of the 2026 staging of the Western Relays has sent shock waves through the track and field community in western Jamaica, with coaches describing it as a major setback for the sport, particularly for athletes seeking to qualify for...
Half a million fewer passengers in 2025
Jamaica ended 2025 with 524,000 fewer passengers, marking the largest annual decline since the pandemic, as Hurricane Melissa battered the islands tourism sector. “Montego Bay and Kingston recorded decreases ... as a result of disruptions caused...
Five Questions with ... Ricky Platinum
Undoubtedly, one of the top dancehall disc jockeys on the international scene, this DJ rose to stardom after joining the family business. And although he was born in the United States, his background is deeply rooted in local history and culture....
Editorial | Bench trial review
With Chief Justice Bryan Sykes having again warned of the unlikelihood of Jamaican judges “trying” their way out of the backlog of cases in the islands high court, it is past time that Delroy Chuck, the justice minister, keeps his promise to...
Letter of the Day | Concern about increase in police killings justified
THE EDITOR, Madam: As I watched the newscasts on Television Jamaica (TVJ) on New Years Eve and New Years Day, two items captured my attention. The first was the welcomed reports of a reduction in murders and major crimes in the country. That...
SAINT's Romaine Dixon shoots new Daniel Simmons winter collection
Romaine Dixon is hot to trot in the winter collection for menswear designer Daniel Simmons. The SAINT International model rocks the newest in elevated, minimalist mens essentials from the English-based outfitter that had its 1.2 million social...