Now the budget debate is over, we can take a comprehensive overview of the entire process. The overwhelming impression each year is one of a political circus rather than any representative assessment of…
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Patricia Scotland and Jotham Napat | If we value human rights then we must fight for climate justice
Human life is sacred, and every individual deserves an equal chance in life. We have a common desire: we all want to lead a free, fulfilling existence, with dignity, where our basic needs…
Mark Wignall | Massa, a wha dis?
If I am in conversation with a group of youngsters that are trying to wind their early life through the world of paid employment and I say this, ‘The best boss to have…
Patricia Green | What does KSA confirmed development order entail?
“… A city should not merely draw men together in many varied activities, but should permit each person to find, near at hand, moments of seclusion and peace … .” writes Lewis Mumford…
Jamaican Michael Swaby Named “World’s Best Innovative Coconut Farmer”
Michael Swaby, 54, of Crescent, St. Mary, Jamaica, has been passionate about growing coconuts since the age of 17. In November 2022, he was nominated for the title by the Coconut Industry Board…
You Won’t Believe Where Jamaica Is Ranked on the List of Most Beautiful Countries
Jamaica has been ranked Number 35 on a list of the 50 Most Beautiful Countries in the world by the website, money.co.uk. Acknowledging that “beauty” means different things to different people, the website…
Listen to the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending March 31st, 2023
This is a podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending March 31st, 2023. The JAMAICA WEEKLY News Summary Podcast is brought to you by Jamaicans.com. The post…
Youth Urged to Capitalize on HEART/NSTA Fee Removal
Unattached youth have been charged by Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, to take advantage of the removal of fees at the HEART/NSTA Trust to access training opportunities. Under the measure, which became effective on…
Island SPACE Caribbean Museum Welcomes South Florida for Grand Reopening
Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, the only Caribbean heritage museum in the United States, will host a grand reopening on Saturday, April 8th. Still in the northeast section of Broward Mall, the archive, art…
Jamaica College Robotics Team Wins Top Awards at 2023 NCB Foundation FTC Jamaica National Championships
The 2023 Team Choice Awards were presented to Jamaica College and Immaculate Conception High Schools by the N.C.B. Foundation/FTC National Robotics Championships. The awards recognize the best-performing teams at the three-day National Robotics…