General Torrijos makes emotional plea for canal sovereignty
In a heartfelt appeal during his visit to Jamaica, General Omar Torrijos urged support for Panamas quest to regain full sovereignty over the Canal Zone. Speaking passionately about the emotional weight the issue holds for Panamanians, he...
PERMIT PROBE
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security said it has launched an investigation to determine whether the Chinese mechanics employed at WH Car Service, located in Ferry Pen near the St Andrew-St Catherine border, possess valid work permits. The...
Author V.S. Russell keeping Anancy stories alive
B rer Anancy and the Magic Pot, Brer Anancy and the Easter Egg Hunt, and Brer Anancy and Brer Duck are three books written by V. S. Russell to keep the main character, Brer Anancy, relevant. The former, a colouring and activity book for children...
‘Rome was not built in a day'
Craig Butler, technical directer of Vere Phoenix United, has called for patience from fans as he reaffirmed his goal of winning the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) title in the future in spite of the teams relegation this season. “For the fans of...
Rum fight getting more spirited
Spirits Pool Association Limited, which represents most of Jamaicas rum distilleries, has pushed back against lawyer and rum consultant Howard Mitchells support for ageing Jamaican rum abroad. It comes amid an industry dispute centred on whether...
5 Questions With Nigy Boy
On his journey to stardom, Nigy Boy has carved out his sound with standout tracks like Continent, Judgement, and Dangerous. His visual impairment isnt just part of his story—its part of what fuels his soulful voice, which continues to defy...
Editorial | TVET in education
The Governments intention of upgrading the “deplorable” laboratories at Jamaicas technical high schools is an obvious move in the right direction. Indeed, decent labs can, and do, contribute greatly to the delivery of first-rate technical an
Letter of the Day | Britain thrived by slave-built wealth, now scorning it
THE EDITOR, Madam: I was watching BBC news which reported that the Britains state-owned energy company will not be allowed to use solar panels linked to Chinese slave labour. In fact, the energy secretary, Ed Miliband, will introduce an...
Something Extra | Friday
Kooler Babe: Saved by the babes – held on Carnival Wednesday – transformed 36 Hope Road into a retro street scene reminiscent of the 80s and 90s sitcom. Babes and gents alike turned up in full throwback fashion – from neon leotards and mesh..
China denies it is currently in talks with US over tariffs
BANGKOK (AP): China on Thursday denied any suggestion that it was in active negotiations with the administration of US President Donald Trump over tariffs, saying that any notion of progress in the matter was as groundless as “trying to catch the...