‘Christmas is on for St Mary - Port Maria Mayor
Although still in recovery mode, following the impact of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, residents of St Mary are being encouraged to partake in the planned activities for the upcoming Christmas season. Mayor of Port Maria, Councillor Fitzroy...
‘THEY NEVER STOOD A CHANCE'
Residents along Waltham Park Road in St Andrew say the two policemen “never stood a chance” in Thursday nights deadly ambush, describing the unsuspecting attack as swift and calculated after they ignored warnings not to drop their guard around the.
Melissa devastation renews calls to strengthen Jamaica's food security
The passage of Hurricane Melissa has reignited urgent discussions around Jamaicas food security, exposing the nations vulnerabilities and underscoring the need to revitalise local agriculture. Preliminary assessments show losses of $29.5 billion...
‘There are a lot of questions'
REGGAE BOYZ coach Steve McClaren has been feeling the heat for the teams underwhelming performances in the Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers. Former national assistant coach, Bradley Stewart, is one of those questioning McClarens coaching capacity...
Chronixx's ‘Resilient' uplifts Alaine; ready for I Love Jamaica telethon
Singing sensation Alaine is one of the artistes who will be performing on the I Love Jamaica telethon on Sunday, November 23, to raise funds to assist those who have been affected by Hurricane Melissa. Full of compassion for the plight of those who...
Editorial | Emulate international disaster risk-reduction best practices
Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest storms to hit Jamaica, has exposed the vulnerabilities of the countrys disaster preparedness and planning. The storm uncovered gaps in planning, coordination and long-term investment in resilience, which...
Adolescent fertility doing well, but …
THE EDITOR, Madam: Between 2000 and 2020, Jamaica achieved the largest reduction in adolescent fertility rate (AFR) among Caribbean countries, 57.2 per cent. That is highly commendable. We started on the journey in 1979, when the government...
Something Extra | Saturday
The big screen at Usain Bolts Tracks and Records in St Andrew offered fans the next best thing to being in the stands for Jamaicas showdown with Trinidad and Tobago. The match viewing, which ended in a draw and was sponsored by Red Stripe, drew a...