Jamaican Elaine Thompson-Herah, a five-time Olympic champion, won the women’s 100-meter competition in Switzerland, at a World Athletics Continental Tour Silver competition, running the distance in 10.92 seconds for the best time of…
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‘My life has been shattered!’
Twelve days after a gun attack on a security team outside Scotiabank in Mandeville, Manchester by marauding criminals, uncertainty hangs over the future of a 38-year-old father of three who was shot in…
Gov’t to go after public property vandals
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says he will be looking into legislation to address acts of vandalism on State property, particularly those deemed as ‘stone-throwing’ incidents that usually cause millions in damage. This follows…
The High Expectations Jamaicans Have of Its Athletes is a Mirror of Their Own Desires
It has been 75 years since Jamaica participated in the Summer Olympic Games held in London England, in 1948, and in this, their debut entry, Jamaican athletes took home a total of 3…
What’s in Your Jamaican School Bag?
As we begin a new school year in Jamaica, some things remain constant—lengthy book lists and last-minute visits to our trusted and ill-tempered dressmaker. However, one aspect that has undergone a significant transformation…
PAJ condemns dangerous remarks by Dayton Campbell
THE Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) unequivocally condemns remarks by Dr Dayton Campbell, general secretary of the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP), at the party’s St Andrew East Central Constituency Conference on Sunday,…
Public to have a say as committee reviews job descriptions for MPs
THE joint select committee (JSC) of Parliament, now reviewing the draft job descriptions for parliamentarians will be inviting the general public to make comments and provide suggestions on the document during a series…
Incoming Travelers MUST Fill Out Immigration Form Online
Beginning today, Friday, September 1, 2023, travelers coming to Jamaica will be mandated to fill out the immigration form online. The online form replaces the paper document that is issued to travelers on…
Take Note of Published Unclaimed Balances
Persons are encouraged to take note of the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service’s publication of unclaimed account balances. Unclaimed balances are monies that have remained in the possession or under the…
War On Dengue
St. James Health Department has employed an additional 35 workers as it ramps up its vector control campaign to stem dengue fever infections, with reports that the Type 2 strain has been discovered…