RIGHTS Group Jamaicans for Justice, in taking note of a recent indication by the Jamaican Government that it is contemplating hate speech legislation, says while “high levels of discrimination against vulnerable groups is…
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‘Draconian’
BALACLAVA, St Elizabeth — There are split views from two councillors in this south-central parish whose divisions are being affected by a near-one-month ban on entertainment events following recent crimes, including murder, with…
15 Jamaican Christmas Gifts You Must Buy
The holidays are a special time to remind your Jamaican friends and family of the vibrant culture they hold dear, including those who are feeling homesick. Jamaican culture, known for its lively spirit…
Historic Silver Medal for Jamaican Women’s Curling Team at World Curling Championship
The Jamaican women’s curling team won a historic silver medal at the World Curling Federation’s Pan Continental Championships held in Kelowna, Canada. With the win, the women’s team joined Jamaica’s legendary bobsledders in…
Oracabessa High School to Celebrate 50th Anniversary with Banquet
On December 17, 2023, Oracabessa High School located in the Parish of St Mary, will mark its 50th anniversary with a banquet on its campus. The banquet ceremony will be hosted by Leo…
Chuck wants IC to complete probe into ‘mystery six’, other public officials
GOVERNMENT legislator Delroy Chuck is insisting that the Integrity Commission (IC) wraps up its illicit enrichment investigation into six parliamentarians, as well as several other public officials, and submit its report to Parliament…
Road to chaos
THE head of the 25,000 strong teachers’ union says while the battle lines are not yet drawn on the issue of gender identity in schools here, the matter needs to be discussed openly….
No ID parade done for Beachy Stout’s co-accused
A detective corporal, who on Tuesday said he played a supporting role in the investigation of the July 20, 2020 murder of Tonia McDonald in Portland, testified in the Home Circuit Court in…
Junction Expo boosting businesses
JUNCTION, St Elizabeth — Business operator and conceptualiser of the Junction Business Expo Kenesha Thomas says the fourth staging of the event last Friday in this fast-booming south-central town was a major boost…
United Friends of Highgate honours community stalwarts
HIGHGATE, St Mary — United Friends of Highgate has recognised the contributions of a number of community members along with an organisation that has contributed to the fields of education, health and community…