THE People’s National Party (PNP) is reportedly reconsidering its decision to select former president of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Owen Speid as its next candidate for Portland Eastern. Speid is reportedly heading…
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‘JDF veterans suffering’
THE Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), which is responsible for helping former Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) members’ transition to civilian life, has come under fire from a group of veterans who are questioning…
Northeast USA Jamaican Diaspora Schedules Multiple Emancipendence Events
The Jamaican Diaspora in the Northeastern region of the United States has announced multiple events to celebrate Jamaica’s 61st anniversary of independence. These events have been organized under the auspices of the Embassy…
The History of Jamaican Bandana
When many people around the world hear the term bandana, they automatically think of the modern kerchief. The term bandana is somewhat misleading. Bandhani cloth originated in Madras in Eastern India. The city…
Jubilee… Jubilee… Is Emancipation Day
Jubilee… Jubilee… Is Emancipation Day …August 1st is the Anniversary of the Emancipation Day in 1838 for the former enslaved African peoples in the Brutish I mean British Empire. A Freudian slip. This…
‘Is at’ a new low
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Isat Buchanan has indicated his decision to step down as chairman of the People’s National Party (PNP) Human Rights Commission following his foul-mouthed comments aimed at Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Paula…
Score one for Paula
UNDER-pressure Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Paula Llewellyn received a morale boost on Monday when a panel of the Full Court ruled that the 2020 extension of her tenure was legal. Convicted killer…
UK Guardian Reports Ironmaking Method from Jamaican Slaves in Saint Thomas Led to England’s Success
UK-based newspaper The Guardian, in a recent report, is suggesting that the innovation behind England’s rise as the world’s leading iron exporter during the Industrial Revolution was actually appropriated from an 18th-century Jamaican…
Bloomberg Names Jamaican Rum as Top Choice for High-End Collectors
Jamaican rum has once again grabbed the spotlight, and this time, it’s courtesy of US-based news agency, Bloomberg. In their recent report, they highlighted the surging popularity of aged Jamaican rum, particularly among…
Burgerman joins The Edge FM August 2
Top -flight radio disc jockey Wesley “Burgerman” Burger is set to open a new chapter in his dazzling career when he starts presenting his own show on The Edge 105 FM on August…