JAMAICA’S Supreme Court Wednesday cleared Foreign Minister Kamina Johnson Smith in a lawsuit that claimed that a US$99,000 gift towards her failed 2022 Commonwealth secretary general bid had been mishandled. Acting Puisne Judge…
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Smiles, congrats all round as 50 newly promoted UTech staff recognised
It was smiles and congratulations all round as 50 newly promoted academic staff at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) were formally recognised for their progression to the ranks of professor, associate professor…
Jamaica Chosen to Participate in FIFA’s Talent Coach Program
Jamaica will be a participant in FIFA’s Talent Coach Program after its selection from a pool of 158 FIFA member associations that submitted applications. The program represents part of the Talent Development Scheme…
“I don’t sit down and write songs, I just make things happen” King of Lover’s Rock Beres Hammond Receives Prestigious UWI Honorary Award
Renowned Jamaican king of Lover’s Rock, Beres Hammond, was presented with an honorary degree, Doctors of Letters, at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Class of 2023 graduation ceremony on Saturday November…
20-year minimum sentence for children who commit murder
Education and Youth Minister Fayval Williams has chastised law makers for being too soft on the sentencing of people who commit murder, including children aged 14 to 17. Williams made this admonishment as…
‘It’s really hard’
MONTEGO BAY, St James — While many schoolmates of little Justin Perry and Nahcoliva Smith were dry eyed on Tuesday — their innocence shielding them from the ability to imagine the violence that…
What’s It Like Being a Jamaican Living in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Have you ever wondered what’s it like being a Jamaican living in Newfoundland and Labrador? In this episode of “Jamaicans to the World”, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with Didan Ashanta. She is…
Jamaica Sweeps the 2023 Travvy Awards
Jamaica once again proves its status as a world-leading tourism destination, taking home a whopping eight total awards in the prestigious gold and silver categories at the 2023 Travvy Awards held on November 2 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The destination…
Foreign affairs clash
MINISTER of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator tor Kamina Johnson Smith has scoffed at calls for her resignation by the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP). The PNP has charged that Johnson Smith…