Hurricane Melissa’s landfall in Westmoreland, marked an unprecedented chapter in Jamaica’s history. With sustained 185-mph winds, it was the third most powerful Atlantic storm — a 700-year return event. Melissa unleashed forces beyond…
Jalil Dabdoub | Trapped in tribalism: A nation held hostage — even in the face of disaster
Recently, I debated someone who took issue with my view that Jamaicans still see politics almost exclusively through orange and green lenses. While the overt violence of old has faded, political tribalism remains…
Goods not short but delivery a challenge, distributors say
Large distributors say they are open for business and have adequate supplies of goods at this time but are experiencing some challenges in getting products to the areas of Jamaica hardest hit by…
Cedric Stephens | Accessible insurance still an unmet goal
Hurricane Melissa provided a glut of things for me to write about. In today’s article, I will try to link discrete topics to the monster hurricane where the economic impacts may turn out…
Jamaican facing charges in Washington for US$800,000 lottery scam
A Jamaican man extradited to the United States to face fraud charges has been ordered…
Munro College faces setback after Huricane Melissa
Students and teachers at Munro College in St. Elizabeth are facing another setback after…
Road fatalities continue to climb
Even as Jamaica reels from the devastation of Hurricane Melissa, the country’s road fatality…
PM, opposition condemn deadly gun attack on two cops
Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has condemned the killing of the two police officers along…
New Release: Nazamba – A Message From Zion
New Release: Nazamba – A Message From Zion NEW RELEASE Hard to believe it’s been seven years since Nazamba burst onto the scene with that thunderous 12″ single The Hills / The Groove….
Education Ministry lobbies external examiners on behalf of students affected by hurricane
The Ministry of Education is in discussions with administrators of external examinations to…