In the Senate, on November 8, Kamina Johnson Smith, minister of foreign affairs and leader of government business, addressed five questions from Sophia Frazer-Binns, opposition spokesperson on the environment, about deep-sea mining (DSM)…
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Dennis Minott | Recognising state capture and rejecting racist justifications for wrongdoing
In recent days, I’ve received a series of reactions to my article on the Gupta brothers’ state capture in South Africa, some of which highlight a troubling trend that I believe we need…
Jamaica Stock Exchange Group Recorded Strong Performance For The Third Quarter
Third Quarter Performance • Net Profit after Tax of $194.9m was 255% greater than the prior year comparable quarter. • Earnings per share of $0.28 cents reflected an increase of 250% compared to…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: A Tax Collector’s Prayer
The parable was simple yet profound in its truths. Two men with the same intent, the worship of God, but who were as different as night and day in their approach. According to…
Exploring the Rich And Storied History of Jamaica’s Postal Service
The Jamaican postal service, known today as Jamaica Post, has a storied history that traces back to the 17th century, making it one of the earliest established postal systems in the British colonies….
Discover the Unique History and Cultural Heritage of Hanover Parish, Jamaica
Established on 12 November 1723, Hanover is Jamaica’s second smallest parish, named after King George I the reigning German monarch of the British House of Hanover. This picturesque region, located on the island’s…
Top 10 Jamaican Creators You Absolutely Should Follow and Support
Jamaica is globally celebrated for its vibrant culture and energetic personality. Known for warmth and creativity, Jamaicans have a unique presence on social media that captivates audiences worldwide. Social media has become an…
Tristan Irschlinger | Tackling overfishing through global rules on fisheries subsidies
It is an unfortunate but well-known fact that fish and marine ecosystems worldwide suffer from overfishing. Over the last half-century, the proportion of global fish stocks considered to be overfished has steadily increased…
Byron Blake | Matter of life and death
Daniel Titelman and Jwala Rambarran in the article ‘How IMF can show up on climate for LatAm and the Caribbean’ published in The Sunday Gleaner on October 13, shone a light on the…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: “Is not this the Christ?”
Testimony services. I grew up on those. Every Sunday night’s service had a time for individuals to testify about their experiences of God’s goodness and faithfulness and to encourage others who needed to…