JUNCTION, St Elizabeth — One month after a schoolboy was allegedly beaten by an older boy, causing widespread debate, an investigation has been launched into an alleged case of sexual assault of a…
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“Someone’s Opinion Of Me Doesn’t Define Me” – Dancehall Artist Spice Responds to Former Reality TV Co-Star
Jamaican dancehall artist Spice, who was born Grace Hamilton in Spanish Town, Jamaica, in 1982, talked about her early life and path to becoming the “Queen of Dancehall” in a discussion with journalist…
New York-Based Ramajay Mas International Crowned Miami Carnival 2023 Band of the Year
After the dust settled at the Miami Carnival Costume Parade, Ramajay Mas International was crowned Band of the Year, followed by Dingolay Mas in second place, Gen X Carnival in third, and then…
Why Did The Reggae Girls Withdraw From Gold Cup Qualifiers?
Jamaica’s national women’s football team, the Reggae Girlz, announced that they have withdrawn from the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup Qualifiers. Calling the decision one of the most difficult they’ve had to make, team…
Caricom urges respect for international law
The Caribbean Community (Caricom) on Thursday reaffirmed the need for states to respect international law as Venezuela’s resuscitation of a more than century-old border dispute with Guyana appears set to explode into war….
‘It will swell prisons’
LEGISLATORS are concerned about the impact higher minimum sentences for murder will have on the country’s two high-security prisons — St Catherine Adult Correctional Centre and the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre —…
Jamaican Jehovah Witnesses Host First International Conference in Patois
In July 2023, the first in-person, regional convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses in history was conducted in the Jamaican Creole, also known as Jamaican Patois. Some 2,000 people attended the convention, eager to enjoy…
How Did This Jamaican Accountant Achieve A Thriving Art Career in America?
Seven years ago, the talented Jamaican-born artist, Gavin Jordan, was deeply entrenched in the corporate world, thriving as a certified public accountant. Despite a fondness for art, particularly sketching during his high school…
Controversy, uncertainty continue to shroud report tabling in House
OPPOSITION member Julian Robinson on Tuesday continued to press House Speaker Juliet Holness to share with legislators the opinion of the Attorney General’s Department on the tabling of reports from the Integrity Commission…
Transport feud
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz and his Opposition counterpart Mikael Phillips on Tuesday jousted over the recent fare increase granted to taxi and bus operators as a spat between the Government and Opposition on…