As the apostle Paul came to the close of his second letter to his spiritual son Timothy, he spoke of the Christian life as a fight to be fought, a race to be…
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Mysterious six
THE mystery surrounding six parliamentarians being investigated by the Integrity Commission (IC) for illicit enrichment deepened on Thursday as both sides of the political divide claimed they are unaware of any of their…
Jamaica’s poverty rate expected to fall, says PIOJ
THE Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that while Jamaica’s poverty rate, impacted by the novel coronavirus pandemic, increased in 2021, some improvement is expected when subsequent data are calculated. It said…
23 Jamaican Women Sprinters Have Run the 100 Meters in Less than 11 Seconds
Jamaicans are known the world over for their winning ways in track and field sports, especially in the sprint, but did you know that Jamaican women have officially been clocked at under 11…
Anticipation Soars for New ‘Jamaica No Duppy: Rise of the Conqueror’ Anime Series
An anime project entitled “Jamaica No Duppy: Rise of the Conqueror” is causing much anticipation on social media since the release of its trailer in July 2023. The creator of the project, Tolga…
Road Traffic Act may be tweaked to address animals that cause crashes — Vaz
PARADISE, Westmoreland — Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Daryl Vaz says the recently amended Road Traffic Act may be adjusted to include sanctions for owners of animals that cause road crashes….
Teachers staying put
GIVEN a fillip by a reduction in the number of teachers resigning from the public sector, Education Minister Fayval Williams is pulling out all the stops to ensure there is no teacher problem…
Jamaican-Born Father of Hip-Hop DJ Kool Herc and 125 Jamaicans to Receive Honors on National Heroes Day
A total of 126 Jamaicans, including Jamaicans living in countries abroad, will be recognized for their exceptional contributions to Jamaica’s development and presented with the country’s highest honors on National Heroes Day in…
On This Day 15 Years Ago Usain Bolt Sets 100m World Record in Beijing Olympics
Usain Bolt displayed his unique style on the Olympic stage at the 2008 Games in Beijing when he won the gold medal in the 100-meter final, clocking a world-record time for the distance…