Nearly a year ago, I penned a column on the pervasive ‘pools’ timetabling practice in Jamaican schools, a method I firmly believe is detrimental to student motivation and academic achievement. Today, in the…
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Maziki Thame | The costs of Dr Clarke’s ‘success’
It is hoped that Jamaicans can separate their desire to celebrate an individual’s personal success as a Jamaican from what is good for Jamaica. We would, for instance, want to celebrate that a…
Online access carves market share off college texts, inspirational book sales
The sale of texts for tertiary education, as well as inspirational books, including Bibles, have plummeted by about 70 per cent over the last few years because of their availability online, according to…
Palace bullish after positive response to 4DX movies
Buoyed by the enthusiastic response to its introduction of immersive 4DX technology, cinema company Palace Amusement is bullish on business, despite a general fall-off in movie-goers. The company is yet to recover fully…
Police Seek Three in Connection with Gunshot Victim Left at Kingston Hospital
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 26-year-old Joel Saunders, […] The post Police Seek Three in Connection with Gunshot Victim Left at Kingston Hospital appeared first on…
Rapper Fatman Scoop Dies at 53 After Collapsing on Stage in Connecticut
Hamden, Connecticut — The music world is mourning the loss of Isaac Freeman III, the […] The post Rapper Fatman Scoop Dies at 53 After Collapsing on Stage in Connecticut appeared first on…
Eleven per cent decline in road fatalities so far this year
The Public Safety & Traffic Enforcement Branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, has reported that…
Jamaica Stock Exchange Regional Conference “Guyana’s Capital Markets: Wealth Creation and Retention”.
This conference will be held on October 8 – 9, 2024, at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre, Seawall Road, Kingston – Georgetown, Guyana. Guyana’s Conference will be centred on the theme, “Guyana’s…
11?cline in road fatalities so far this year
The Public Safety & Traffic Enforcement Branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, has reported that…
Three persons killed, 4 wounded in Mandela Terrace drive-by shooting
Three persons were killed and four others were seriously wounded during a drive-by…