To suggest that Jamaica hasn’t faced challenges at the Paris 33rd Olympiad would be an understatement. Don’t get me wrong—every athlete, coach, administrator, and support staff member deserves commendation. Securing six Olympic medals,…
Most schools reopen today, some delayed due to hurricane damage
The Ministry of Education has asserted that preparations have been made for today’s start of the new…
Mackie Conscious celebrates Marcus Garvey
Mackie Conscious celebrates Marcus Garvey Mackie Conscious unwavering support for Marcus Garvey came with some powerful songs at the IRIE FM celebration for the universal black hero. Mackie, himself an educator, opened his…
MP calls for disaster to be declared in St. James East Central due to Saturday’s flooding
Member of Parliament for East Central St James Edmund Bartlett has recommended that sections…
Musician Fatally Shot While Washing Car in Kingston
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 39-year-old musician was fatally shot on Friday night while washing his […] The post Musician Fatally Shot While Washing Car in Kingston appeared first on McKoysNews.
Quartiere Coffee – La Mia Terra
Quartiere Coffee – La Mia Terra NEW RELEASE Similar to European countries such as Spain and France, Italy serves as a fertile ground for local reggae talent. Though artists like Alborosie, Mellow Mood,…
Maziki Thame | The costs of Dr Clarke’s ‘success’
It is hoped that Jamaicans can separate their desire to celebrate an individual’s personal success as a Jamaican from what is good for Jamaica. We would, for instance, want to celebrate that a…
Dennis Minott | ‘Pools’ timetabling: Unyielding barrier to student success
Nearly a year ago, I penned a column on the pervasive ‘pools’ timetabling practice in Jamaican schools, a method I firmly believe is detrimental to student motivation and academic achievement. Today, in the…
Online access carves market share off college texts, inspirational book sales
The sale of texts for tertiary education, as well as inspirational books, including Bibles, have plummeted by about 70 per cent over the last few years because of their availability online, according to…
Palace bullish after positive response to 4DX movies
Buoyed by the enthusiastic response to its introduction of immersive 4DX technology, cinema company Palace Amusement is bullish on business, despite a general fall-off in movie-goers. The company is yet to recover fully…