FOR the 21 years she was contracted as a security guard she, like so many others, got no paid vacation leave, no sick leave with pay, and for her two pregnancies the four…
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8 Jamaican Artists Dominating UK Music Charts
The vibrant rhythms and melodies of Jamaican music have undeniably woven their way into the UK music scene. From the early days of Desmond Dekker and The Aces to modern-day sensations like Shaggy,…
Natoya Goule-Toppin Aims for Historic 800m Medal at World Athletics Championships in Budapest
Jamaicans are once again expecting history-making performances by Jamaican athletes at the 2023 World Athletics Championship in Budapest, Hungrary. 800-meter specialist Natoya Goule-Toppin takes the stage at the Championships with an aim to…
Why are More Jamaicans Choosing to Relocate to Canada Rather than USA?
In the pursuit of better opportunities, many Jamaicans have historically looked to the United States of America to relocate. However recent data on migration provides insights into how this trend is changing. According…
Security guards’ fight goes back to court
Almost a year after the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling which determined that security guards at Marksman Limited were employees and not independent contractors, a newly formed Security Guard Taskforce is hauling the company…
Mayor to consider two-week break for street vendors
Downtown Kingston vendors who have relied on a “Run, run, run” signal at the arrival of the police to clear sidewalks blocked with their back-to-school and other items are seeking a two-week break…
9 Health Benefits of Jamaican Grapes You Should Know
In the past, it was believed that grapes could not be grown for commercial purposes in Jamaica because the crop requires optimal amounts of sun and cooling along with chiefly dry conditions. However, commercial cultivation…
32 Jamaican teachers in one group of North Carolina schools
GREENSBORO, United States — Guilford County Schools (GCS) celebrated its new international teachers last Monday. School officials said this is the largest group of new teachers in district history. “I just want to…
Samuda keeps them guessing
IN recent weeks there have been several names being called as possible replacements for Karl Samuda on the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) ticket in St Andrew North Central in the next general election….
Gordon Robinson | Do your job … quietly
I’m an unrepentant supporter of the Greg (oops, sorry “Gag”) Clause in Integrity Commission Act (ICA). When your job’s sole qualification is popularity; when there’s no other employer-written job description; when “investigations” arise…