The fear of having their HIV status exposed continues to prevent many Jamaicans from accessing proper care, with some choosing to avoid treatment altogether. According to Jumoke Patrick of the Jamaican Network of Seropositives, “people prefer...
Following last Monday’s fatal shooting of five men during a reported gun battle in Jacks Hill, INDECOM has reiterated its call for the consistent use of body-worn cameras by police officers. The oversight body, alarmed by the rise in police-...
Today, we look back at areas such as Manatee Bay, Wreck Bay, and Pelican Cay – each captured in their raw, natural beauty, poised for the promise of future resort development.
Cheers erupted inside the Ward Theatre as 21-year-old stenographer Sheila Muir was crowned the first-ever “Miss Ward Theatre” in the inaugural “Miss City of Kingston” contest. Representing contestant No. 4, Muir wowed both...
Veteran singer Hortense Ellis has credited her brother, reggae legend Alton Ellis, for guiding her early steps in music. Reflecting on her journey, she shared that Alton, who began singing before her, offered invaluable advice that helped...
Former Governor of Jamaica, Lord Milverton, has expressed strong confidence in the island’s readiness for Independence, describing the nation as fully capable of managing its own affairs. Upon his arrival for the 1962 celebrations, he praised...
Journalist and historian Frank Hill received the prestigious Gold Musgrave Medal in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Jamaica’s cultural development during the first decade of independence. The award, presented by the Institute...
Published:Thursday | July 24, 2025 | 8:15 AMBANG Bizarre
Sir Tim Peake predicts humans on Mars will commence "by the end of the 2030s". The 53-year-old retired astronaut - who made history on December 15, 2025 by becoming the first British European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut to visit the...
Published:Thursday | July 24, 2025 | 8:06 AMBANG Bizarre
Avocados could be no more in the future if agricultural productivity does not increase. Australian scientists warn that the fruit - which comes from Mexico and Central America, but is grown all over the world - could be scarce if native vegetation...
Published:Thursday | July 24, 2025 | 7:58 AMBANG Bizarre
Research has revealed that injections such as Wegovy and Mounjaro are able to raise low testosterone levels in males. The hormone is a huge factor in male sex drive, but levels typically decline with age or when a person is obese or has type 2...
Published:Thursday | July 24, 2025 | 7:43 AMBANG Bizarre
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) - an independent government body that protects public health and consumer interests in food in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland - has warned against the consumption of drinks containing glycerol, including the...
Published:Thursday | July 24, 2025 | 7:33 AMBANG Bizarre
A poll by Uswitch, a price comparison service, discovered that almost two-thirds of the demographic cohort that were born between 1997 and 2012 like to use microwaves to make their tea, with 28 per cent of people being from London and South...
SINGAPORE: In his meetings with US President Donald Trump in Washington this week, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., is navigating a challenging new reality: a place under America’s security umbrella no longer comes with a discount...
WASHINGTON, DC: US Vice President J.D. Vance recently tried to cast President Donald Trump’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure as a wildly successful example of the “Trump Doctrine.” According to Vance, the doctrine...
NEW HAVEN: Three months after President Donald Trump announced plans to impose sweeping new tariffs on most countries, the US economy appears surprisingly resilient. The stock market has rebounded from its initial slump, inflation remains under...
BRUSSELS/GENEVA/PARIS: Scientists have repeatedly warned us – with ever-growing intensity – that the planet is hurtling towards climate tipping points. Despite numerous international pledges, the evidence suggests that limiting...
SEOUL: Around the world, governments are racing to build world-class universities. From Germany’s Exzellenzinitiative to India’s 'Institutes of Eminence', the goal is the same: to cultivate institutions that attract and nurture...
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then it is likely the cartoonist's pen, chock full of underlying meaning and different ways of seeing an issue, may be worth so many more. Take a look at this week's past line-up of cartoons, as...
The humiliating 27-run second innings at Sabina Park has reignited frustration across the region — not just with the players’ performance, but with the systems meant to support them. While legends have been invited to help diagnose the...
The six-year manslaughter sentence handed to Shandee Bennett, the man who fatally beat his four-year-old stepson for eating slowly, has stirred mixed emotions in his former Kingston community. While some residents of Savitri Road described Bennett...
Public libraries across Jamaica are embracing technology to remain relevant and accessible, offering free Internet access, computer training, and digital resources to bridge the gap for underserved communities. Despite ageing infrastructure and...
The Jamaica Constabulary Force's latest anti-scamming initiative, 'Scam Dun, Justice A Run', is reporting major success in western Jamaica, with over J$44 million, US$55,000, and 20 luxury vehicles seized since its launch on June 5. Led...
Jamaica reached a significant milestone in gender justice with the swearing-in of its first Sexual Harassment Tribunal. The 14-member panel, led by Retired Judge Ferdinand Smith, is now officially empowered to hear and address complaints under the...
The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is undergoing a major operational shift as it expands beyond traditional urban routes with the launch of its new Rural Express Service. Targeting long-distance travel from Half-Way Tree to key towns across...
Jamaica Post is reinforcing the critical role of postal services in rural communities, even as it battles increasing competition from over 250 largely unregulated courier companies. Postmaster-General Lincoln Allen argues that while private...
