In an era where data is as critical as the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean, Jamaica’s tourism industry faces a pivotal moment. The Jamaica Data Protection Act 2020 (JDPA), a landmark legislation, is…
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Legendary Jamaican Selector Di General Pink Panther Crowned at ‘World Bash’ in New York
A sold-out crowd erupted into roars at Irish and Chin‘s “World Bash” in New York during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Billed as a victory for sound system culture by thousands of fans, emotions…
Petrojam commits to meeting IC rules after four employees charged
STARTING after the Integrity Commission (IC) announced that four of its employees are to be charged for failing to submit their 2019 statutory declarations, the State-owned oil Petrojam Limited on Wednesday indicated that…
It’s not fair
The prosecution has filed a notice of appeal challenging the sentences handed down by Supreme Court judge, Justice Leighton Pusey earlier this month to taxi driver Andre Thomas for his role in the…
This Day in History – November 30
Today is the 334th day of 2023. There are 31 days left in the year. TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT 2000: South and North Korean relatives, separated for half a century, are reunited in the North…
Virtual reality
Minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for skills and digital transformation, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon (foreground), immerses in the world of virtual reality while participating in…
Jamaican Author Rosemarie Stone To Release Second Book on World AIDS Day
Jamaican Author and HIV/AIDS activist, Rosemarie Stone will be launching her newest book on December 1 in collaboration with the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts and in celebration of…
4 Reasons Why Montego Bay Will Be Trendy for Tourists in Winter 2023
With the coming of winter, would-be travelers dream of warm and sunny Caribbean vacations, and Montego Bay in Jamaica, already known as the number one beach town on the island. This city is…
Contractor gives 2026 completion date for CRH
MOUNT SALEM, St James — Project manager for the multi-billion-dollar upgrading of the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) Vivian Gordon says completion is set for 2026 — a year later than the deadline last…
Petrojam 4 in a pickle
FOUR employees of State-run oil refinery Petrojam Limited are to be charged for breaching the Integrity Commission Act. The Integrity Commission’s Director of Corruption Prosecution Keisha Prince-Kameka has ruled that Customer Service Representative…