Janice Allen promises water, land titles to residents of St James Central
Opposition Senator and People's National Party (PNP) candidate for St James Central, Janice Allen, has lashed out at what she describes as the “deplorable” water crisis affecting the constituency, while vowing to deliver land titles and critical...
141 make Honours list
Businessman Keith Duncan, a leading voice in the monitoring and management of both the economic and social development of Jamaica, is among three persons to be conferred membership in the Order of Jamaica (OJ), the highest of the 141 national...
Sir Patrick Allen | Don't forget those still waiting to feel promise of Independence
As we mark the 63rd anniversary of our Independence, we pause to give thanks to Almighty God—for His continued guidance, for the journey we have travelled, and for the resilience, creativity, and determination that define us as a people. On August...
NO ENMITY
PHOENIX ACADEMYS acquisition of the Chapelton Maroons Football Club has turned some heads and begged the question of what happened to the partnership the Cragi Butler-led organisation had with Vere United, who were relegated from the Jamaica...
Omni Industries banking on machine upgrades, eyeing new regional markets for growth
Having invested significantly in more efficient machinery, Omni Industries Limited is confident that it will soon reap the benefits of its investments in the form of increased profits. The companys net profit for the first quarter of 2025 dipped...
Order of Distinction for Etana, Garnet Silk and Kevin Downswell
Gospel singer Kevin Downswell and reggae songbird Etana are among the eight members of Jamaicas entertainment industry who have been inducted into the Order of Distinction. Both have been conferred with the Order of Distinction in the rank of...
Editorial | CARICOM and the deep seabed
At last months 30th Session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in Kingston, Jamaica reaffirmed its support for a strong, rules-based regime for the mining of metals from the deep ocean floor. “The determination of...
Letter of the Day | Jamaica needs comprehensive urban planning for major events
THE EDITOR, Madam: As another Emancipation and Independence weekend concludes on Jamaicas north coast, I write to highlight the urgent need for proper urban planning and environmental consideration in our major events. While celebrations like “...
Freedom through wellness
Today, as the nation marks 63 years of independence, many will celebrate in bold hues of black, green and gold. Others may use the moment to pause and reflect, considering not just how far the country has come, but what freedom looks like in their...
What's the formula for longevity?
WINNIFRED ‘MS PEARL Stern lived to the remarkable age of 108 years. When asked the age-old question about the secret to a long life, her answer was always succinct: “God.” A wife, mother, and the oldest member of the Golden Designs programme, Ms.
Third African nation agrees to take deportees from US
KIGALI, Rwanda (AP): Rwanda on Tuesday became the third African nation to agree to accept deportees from the United States under the Trump administrations plans to send migrants to countries they have no ties with to get them off American soil....