SEVERAL residents of Rae Town in east Kingston took to the streets Sunday morning in a fiery protest over the fatal shooting by the police of three teenagers from the community, in an…
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New York Times Writer Calls Out Jamaica’s Hesitance to Make Patois An Official Language
In a recent New York Times article, correspondent Simon Romero examines the history and modern context fueling a movement in Jamaica to make Patois the nation’s official language. Prompted by Jamaica’s stated intention…
This Verse Reveals 3 Secrets to Good Communication In Marriage
Marriages are never exempt from conflict or heated arguments. Differences in personality, style of speaking and way of thinking play a part in conflict. I am an extreme introvert while Michelle is an…
MoBay fire a body blow for ex-cricketer Sterling
MONTEGO BAY, St James — After losing his 34-year-old business in last Sunday’s fire at the Montego Bay Shoe Market, former outstanding St James cricketer Chester Sterling is vowing to rise like a…
Airport joy
AMERICAN Airlines’ announcement that it is now ready to operate a scheduled service from Miami to Ian Fleming International Airport just outside Ocho Rios, starting next February, is being welcomed by Jamaicans who…
Gordon Robinson | UK visa conundrum
And then there were three. On Tuesday UK announced it was lifting visa requirements for Guyana, Peru and Colombia. Those nations’ citizens may visit UK for up to six months without a visa….
Dennis Minott | This is a strange thing …
In the heart of this perplexing Haitian refugees in Jamaica scenario lies a disconcerting set of issues. It’s impossible to overlook the disorienting, putrid, fishy, “dark” and deeply concerning manner in which the…
This Jamaican Canadian Quits Banking Job to Sell Authentic Jamaican Seasonings
Jamaican Canadian entrepreneur Sabrina McDonald left her 9-to-5 job in banking and finance to start a business that ultimately became known as City Eats in Kelowna, British Columbia. She was inspired to create…
Some Jamaicans Believe This Jamaican Herb Has Cancer-Fighting Properties
Jamaicans often use traditional herbal medicines to treat illnesses. Jamaican Guinea Hen Weed, which grows abundantly on the island, is believed to have significant benefits for the treatment of cancer. This belief is…
Dengue causes overcrowding at public hospitals
THE Ministry of Health & Wellness on Friday advised the public to visit public hospitals only if necessary, as all major ones are overcrowded and people have longer waiting times. In a release…