MONTEGO BAY, St James — The mother of a murdered 15-year-old student of Holmwood Technical High School in Manchester is still struggling with the death of her eldest daughter. “I am still unhappy,”…
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Dennis Minott and Byron Blake | Jamaica’s foreign policy – adroit or adrift?
The Jamaican Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT) has been embroiled in a string of controversies and gaffes in recent years, raising concerns about its competence and ability to effectively manage…
United Oil finds potential partner for Jamaican exploration licence
United Oil and Gas Plc wants the Jamaican government to further extend the timeline of its licence to explore for oil offshore. The company has now identified a preferred potential partner for the…
Pharmacies wary of NHF competition
Some local pharmacists describe as gold-plated the National Health Fund programme under which private pharmacies collect a fraction of the cost of drugs from clients but are repaid the full cost of the…
Promise made, promise kept
INVESTORS in the NCB Financial Group can look towards a dividend payment around Christmas this year, ending a two-and-a-half-year hiatus in what were regular quarterly payments before COVID. “A few minutes ago NCB…
VM Wealth to receive new round of funding
VM Wealth Management Limited is set to receive a $1.5-billion capital injection from VM Financial Group Limited (VMFG) to further strengthen its capital base as market activity continues to soften. This $1.5 billion…
Navasky Anderson Snags Jamaica’s Final Medal at the Pan American Games
Jamaica’s rising middle-distance runner Navasky Anderson, ended the country’s campaign at the 19th Annual Pan American Games with a bronze medal in the men’s 800m. This marked a significant close to the event,…
Grammy Award-Winning Singer Patti Labelle to Perform at the Miramar Cultural Center Stage in Florida
Renowned Grammy award-winning artist, Patti Labelle will take center stage at the Miramar Cultural Center on Saturday, November 18 for a singular performance. The iconic maestro responsible for chart-toppers such as “Feels Like…
Parish of Portland Marks Its 300th Anniversary
On Sunday, November 12, 2023, the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) in partnership with the Tourism Product Development Company (TDPCo) will present the “Salute to the Parish of Portland” as part of the cultural…
Justice minister lashes pranksters issuing bomb threats
FALMOUTH, Trelawny — Lashing out at pranksters who issue out bomb threats which have led to the dismissal of classes at schools across Jamaica on Thursday, Justice Minister Delroy Chuck charged the 34…