As New Kingston began to take shape in the early 1960s, the Sheraton Hotel emerged as a symbol of modern hospitality and architectural ambition. Captured here in May 1962, these moments showcase the careful landscaping efforts that helped bring the...
Rose Leon’s remarkable political journey stands as a testament to her unwavering dedication to Jamaica. From blazing trails as the only woman to serve as minister in both major political parties to weathering political setbacks and returning...
A new campaign led by Palace Amusement Company and endorsed by Governor-General Sir Florizel Glasspole encouraged Jamaicans to stand in honour of the National Anthem. The initiative, launched at the Carib Theatre, aims to restore respect for...
Jacqueline Strong, newly crowned Miss City of Montego Bay, won over $84,000 in cash and prizes, making her one of the most generously rewarded beauty queens in Jamaica’s history. Her prizes included a $10,000 scholarship, a return trip for...
Reverend William Carrington Ellwood was warmly celebrated at the North Street United Church where he was officially ordained as a minister of the United Church of Jamaica and Grand Cayman. After serving 30 years in the civil service and holding...
Published:Thursday | May 15, 2025 | 4:54 AMBANG Bizarre
Experts in Israel analysed data from 6,356 people – with around half of the volunteers having had bariatric surgery, which modifies the digestive system to lower food intake, and the rest took slimming jabs – and after an average follow...
Published:Thursday | May 15, 2025 | 4:50 AMBANG Bizarre
Doctor Teresa Irwin, a urogynaecologist, claims peeing in the shower trains the brain to link the sound of falling water with the need to urinate. And this can confuse the body's bladder control and result in frequent, unnecessary trips to the...
Published:Thursday | May 15, 2025 | 4:47 AMBANG Bizarre
A study at the University of Surrey has revealed that naturally occurring compounds in a cup of tea and confectionery treats can improve blood pressure and the health of blood vessels. The compounds are called flavan-3-ols and are found in cocoa,...
Published:Thursday | May 15, 2025 | 4:43 AMBANG Bizarre
Experts have linked techniques for eating ice cream to personality types and concluded that those who lick are "methodical" and "relaxed". Lickers who show patience and enjoy every moment of their ice cream are considered to be...
Published:Thursday | May 15, 2025 | 4:39 AMBANG Bizarre
A new study has revealed that a lack of shuteye triggers molecular mechanisms that are linked to a greater danger of heart problems and just a couple of nights of inadequate rest is enough to set them off. Swedish experts investigated how sleep...
NEW YORK : The sight of Chinese President Xi Jinping visiting the Kremlin for Russia’s World War II Victory Day parade has rekindled the idea that China might finally pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. But it...
NEW YORK: Negotiators from the United States and Iran have just convened in Oman for their fourth round of nuclear talks. The two sides remain far apart on fundamental questions, they have diverging expectations, and they are running out of time....
LONDON: The White House announced on Sunday that the United States and China will temporarily suspend or lift the import tariffs they imposed on each other in April, pending further negotiations on a trade agreement. But while the announcement...
PARIS: The problem of maritime plastic-waste pollution first became apparent in the 1970s. In the half-century since then, the problem has become ever more widespread, as scientific expeditions conducted by the Tara Ocean Foundation (of which I am...
PRINCETON/PROVIDENCE:For centuries, papal elections were also diplomatic wrangles, with the great city-states of Italy (Milan, Florence, and Naples) and then the great powers of Europe (Spain, France, and the Holy Roman Empire) tussling for...
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 past's line-up of cartoons as...
Calls are growing for urgent reform of Jamaica’s social support programmes, with critics warning that outdated eligibility criteria continue to leave the island’s most vulnerable without help. Despite the Government’s 2023 pledge...
Jamaica has recorded a slight drop in tourist arrivals for the first four months of 2025, prompting concern among stakeholders, though many remain optimistic about a rebound for the summer. Industry players, including JHTA President Robin Russell...
The Government has announced a $2 million reward for information leading to the capture of the person responsible for the brutal murder of nine-year-old Kelsey Ferrigan in Spanish Town. National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang condemned the act...
Dialysis patients and staff at the University Hospital of the West Indies have voiced renewed frustration over equipment failures and poor conditions at the haemodialysis unit, claiming that recent statements from management downplay serious issues...
Medical officer of health for Westmoreland, Dr Marcia Graham, says the parish’s declining birth rate reflects national patterns and may be linked to the increasing use of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). Speaking at a recent...
The mother of a 12-year-old boy is preparing to sue the State after alleging her son was unlawfully detained overnight and mistreated by police who demanded his cell phone password without a court order – an action top officials now admit is...
Amid complaints that local workers on the $45-billion SPARK road project are being underpaid and local contractors sidelined, Minister Robert Morgan says while CHEC must engage Jamaican firms, the Government cannot dictate how they do so, citing...
Jamaica Teachers’ Association President Dr Mark Smith has warned that the JTC Bill, in its current form, could harm the profession by limiting teacher representation, duplicating roles, and imposing burdensome requirements. While supporting...
Captured in these historic frames is the official opening of Jamaica’s new Parliament on May 8, 1962. From the solemnity of the opening prayer to the formal exit of the governor-general, these images reflect the dignity, ceremony, and...
