On July 29, 2025, Jamaica lost Garfield Batts, a 59‑year‑old mechanical engineer, in a manner both sudden and profoundly preventable. His motor vehicle plunged off the roadway into the Rio Cobre River in…
The ‘Wait-and-See’ AI strategy
You have some doubts about your company’s approach to AI. The leadership team has decided to wait and see rather than move too fast. However, it’s been almost a year in which nothing…
Jalil Dabdoub | Anancy and the politics of fear
The Gleaner’s recent report, “PNP bets on democratic socialism”, has produced the reaction one might have expected. Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Senator Abka Fitz-Henley has warned that Jamaica cannot afford a return to…
Mark Wignall | Dr Holness, come better than this!
This follows on from my column last week. The August 11 operation to remove the squatters and their “homes” from the land at Coopers Pen was well planned. It started at 3 a.m….
Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating tech
Vaping company Juul Labs on Friday received federal permission to sell an updated version of its e-cigarette, which includes an optional age-verification system designed to prevent underage use. The decision from the Food…
Judge says Pentagon’s measures against Anthropic were ‘illegal and baseless’
A federal judge has ruled in favour of artificial intelligence company (AI) Anthropic in its legal battle against the Pentagon after the government labelled the company as a supply chain risk earlier this…
Singer Dee finally links with Richie Spice
Singer Dee finally links with Richie Spice Some years ago while hanging out with Bobby Digital in Kingston, Jamaica, Singer Dee got some advice from the man many people consider dancehall-reggae’s greatest producer….
Jamaica’s Dancehall Chart – Top 25 Singles | Aug 28-Sep 3 | 2026
Aug 28-Sep 3 | 2026 MY TURN – VALIANT, SHENSEEA & RVSSIAN HEAD CONCUSSION RECORDS lw 2 | woc 13 | 1 wk @ #1 GOD & TIME – VYBZ KARTEL TJ RECORDS/VYBZ…
Jamaica’s Reggae Chart – Top 25 Singles | Aug 23-Sep 3 | 2026
Aug 28-Sep 3 | 2026 HILLS OF ST. ANN – STEPHEN MARLEY GHETTO YOUTHS INTERNATIONAL lw 2 | woc 16 | 1 wk @ #1 GOOD OVER EVIL – VERNAL SAGE (SAJAY) RHYTHM…
‘Morning Blessing Riddim’ from Fruits Records
‘Morning Blessing Riddim’ from Fruits Records Switzerland’s Fruits Records is back with another strong riddim release, once again joined by the label’s acclaimed studio band, The 18th Parallel. This time, they deliver the…