The arrest and charge of a 21-year-old Jamaican overseas a week ago has left some tertiary students who participate in a popular United States-based programme uneasy. However, one chief executive is positive that…
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Jamaica National Group turns 149 today
Jamaica National Group marks its 149th year of existence today. The occasion not only signifies its rich heritage but also underscores its commitment to its members and its profound impact on society through…
Michael Taylor | Tackling climate change makes sense
If you ever wanted a good reason for supporting efforts to tackle climate change, check your finances – or the lack of it – over the last two months. It should make you…
Adekeye Adebajo | Anatomy of the Niger coup
The recent military coup d’état in Niger was the fifth the West African country of 26 million people has experienced since its independence from France in 1960. Land-locked Niger is among the poorest…
The Blue Bird is Gone: 7 Things You Should Know About Twitter’s Rebrand to X.com
Billionaire Elon Musk, rebranded his recently acquired company, Twitter, and has replaced the iconic blue bird from Twitter with a simple ‘X’ as their logo. This occurred following Twitter being acquired by his…
Toronto Holds First-of-Its-Kind Festival to Celebrate Jamaica’s Iconic Patty
Toronto staged the inaugural Patty Fest on 4 August 2023 in the city’s newly designated Little Jamaica Cultural District. This is the first event of its kind not only in Canada but in…
Vibrant Celebration of Caribbean Culture Takes Over Toronto’s Streets at Caribana Grand Street Parade
Toronto’s streets were filled with colorful decorations, rhythmic dancing, and music as people joined the Grand Parade of the Caribana Caribbean Carnival. The grand procession, an annual tradition, commenced in the early hours…
More heat on Dayton
PEOPLE’S National Party (PNP) General Secretary Dayton Campbell is in more hot water after two members of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) on Friday warned that, unless he settles, they will be suing…
Honda Fit driver dies in freak accident
The driver of a Honda Fit motor car was killed Friday afternoon in a freak accident involving a trailer outside the Grace Distribution Centre in Spanish Town, St Catherine. “The accident took place…
10 Jamaican Food Most Visitors to the Island Will Be Too Scared to Try
Many dishes that Jamaicans have cooked for centuries may seem odd to visitors. A history of slavery perpetrated on the nation by various countries has taught residents the importance of using every resource…