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Foot in mouth
In the wake of several social media gaffes by members of the political directorate in recent times, leader of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Prime Minister Andrew Holness has ordered an immediate review…
‘You will not win’
PRIME Minister Andrew Holness has sent a strong message to hoodlums responsible for firebombing 11 houses in a multi-dwelling yard on Walker’s Avenue in Gregory Park, St Catherine, on Saturday morning, warning that…
Marcia Griffiths Reimagined: 5 Songs Sampling Her Greatest Hits
Several popular songs have drawn inspiration from the timeless hits of Marcia Griffiths. Her iconic tracks, known for their soulful melodies and rhythmic grooves, have provided a rich source of material for contemporary…
Could the Hollywood Actors Strike Pause Production of ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Biopic?
The strike of Hollywood actors represented by the Sag-Aftra union, which has some 160,000 members who are concerned about the reluctance of studios to share data on viewership that influences residual payments and…
Drop in number of Jamaicans emigrating to US
HIGHLY educated and skilled Jamaicans continue to seek better opportunities overseas, with recent migration data revealing that 19,063 Jamaicans were granted visas for permanent residence or citizenship in the United States of America,…
‘Time for change’
THE direct election of an executive president and a system of recall for elected parliamentarians are some of the demands coming from the island’s newest political body, the Jamaica Patriotic Movement, which will…
Jamaicans in Lauderhill Unite with Spirit to Celebrate Jamaica’s 61st Independence Day
In a spirited display of unity and pride, Jamaicans living in the City of Lauderhill came together to celebrate Jamaica’s 61st year of Independence. Leading the vibrant festivities was the Jamaica Independence Motorcade,…
Lessons Learned from Jamaica’s 2023 Netball & Football World Cup Experience
Jamaica’s national women’s netball and football teams, the Sunshine Girls and the Reggae Girlz, made impressive appearances on the world athletic stage, defying expectations and displaying the resilience and pride emblematic of Jamaicans…
Three Marriage Toxins To Flush Out For A Fruitful Marriage
Guava was a fruit I fed on growing up in Jamaica. Guava trees spread all over my neighborhood of Linstead in the parish of St. Catherine in Jamaica. Even now I get a…