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Calls are growing for urgent reform of Jamaica’s social support programmes, with critics warning that outdated eligibility criteria continue to leave the island’s most vulnerable without help.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...
At the opening of the Roman Catholic Synod at the National Arena, young people were encouraged to be bold, embrace their values, and rise above the many challenges they face in today’s society. Father Charles Dufour challenged the youth to...
Jamaica’s 1-0 win over Mexico in the Olympic qualifying return leg at the National Stadium not only revived hopes of reaching Munich but also reignited national pride. The hard-fought victory, sealed by Leonard ‘Chicken’ Mason...
Amy Jacques Garvey, widow of National Hero Marcus Garvey, was awarded the prestigious Gold Musgrave Medal in 1971 for her distinguished contributions to people of African descent. Recognised for her scholarly writings on Garveyism, Mrs Garvey...
In a passionate Budget Speech delivered in 1974, Prime Minister Michael Manley positioned sweeping reforms — like free secondary and university education — as cornerstones of a bold, new Jamaica. He described these initiatives as...
A new study has found that those who enjoy a glass of bubbly are less likely to suffer a sudden heart emergency. In more conventional advice, the Chinese experts say that remaining cheerful and eating fruit protects the heart, while feeling '...
Published:Thursday | May 8, 2025 | 7:24 AMBANG Bizarre
Research by shower gel firm Original Source has revealed that two out of five people surveyed said they scrub themselves with soap before they use shampoo and conditioner. However, one in 20 said they use conditioner first, shower gel second, and...
Published:Thursday | May 8, 2025 | 7:14 AMBANG Bizarre
Researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) collected 20,000 litres of the watery fluid from portaloos set up for the Walpurgis Night celebrations - an annual Christian event celebrated on April 30 and the night of May 1....
Published:Thursday | May 8, 2025 | 6:56 AMBANG Bizarre
A study was carried out where 2,000 females were asked which features they find most attractive in men, and baldness was revealed to be the second most common trait on the list, following a muscular physique. Jessica Leoni, spokeswoman for Illicit...
Published:Thursday | May 8, 2025 | 6:41 AMBANG Bizarre
In a new study, scientists analysed the genetic information of over 70,000 babies and identified 11 genetic markers that influence when youngsters start to walk. The team from the universities of Surrey and Essex concluded that genetics makes up...
LONDON: US President Donald Trump thinks America is only for Americans. The US dollar, by contrast, is for everyone. Should the BRICS grouping of emerging economies create a new currency, Trump has tweeted, or “back any other currency to...
The Trump boomerang effect Alberto Alemanno PARIS: US President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office stand out as one of the most volatile periods in American history – arguably the most turbulent in peacetime. And the consequences...
CAMBRIDGE: The succession of global shocks over the past two decades – including the 2008 global financial crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s invasions of Ukraine, and rising inflation – has fueled a resurgence of industrial...
