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…
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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…
Highest Ranked NYPD Woman Officer Tania Kinsella is Jamaican
Tania Kinsella is now a name synonymous with leadership and diversity in the New York City Police Department (NYPD). Recently appointed as the First Deputy Commissioner, Kinsella is now not only the highest-ranked…
What’s It Like Being a Jamaican Living in The Gambia?
Have you ever wondered what’s it like being a Jamaican living in Gambia? In this episode of “Jamaicans to the World”, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with Karla Ashley. She is a Jamaican…
Shineka Gray trial: Cop reads chilling texts allegedly from accused killer’s phone
MONTEGO BAY, St James — A digital forensic officer on Monday read aloud what he said were texts from the phone of young Shineka Gray’s accused killer, Gregory Roberts, who boasted of making…
Hit them in the pockets!
ON the heels of recent indications by head of the judiciary Chief Justice Bryan Sykes that high-income earners continue to find creative ways of ducking out of jury duties, a call is being…
Meddling minister?
FORMER chairman of the board of management at University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) Wayne Chai Chong has scoffed at claims that the board he headed was “dysfunctional”, which led to it…
Jamaican Student Athletes Land Historic Victory in Jamaica Vs. NYC Youth Basketball Games
Caribbean Hoopfest’s Donald François and Stephanie Halstead, members of the G5W student initiative, hosted their 10th annual basketball event on December 1 and 2. It was here for the first time, that the…
Jamaican Reggae Grammy Winner Shaggy Launches Boombastic Radio on SiriusXM
Grammy-winning reggae singer, rapper, and songwriter, Shaggy, has launched his own channel on SiriusXM radio. Boombastic Radio, named from Shaggy’s hit track, “Boombastic.” The new channel was announced at SiriusXM’s Next Generation Industry…
Coalition for Forests wants seat at the head table
MONTEGO BAY, St James — The Coalition for Forests is continuing its call for participatory budgeting in the local forestry sector. The coalition, which is made up of 27 Jamaican NGOs, is headed…