“Jamaica, we are coming in 2024 and we plan to deliver a first class, elite weekend” is the message from The Elite Weekend executive Sephron Mair, and Jerry McDonald, co-founder of Bleu &…
Guyana and Venezuela agree to refrain from using force, but fail to resolve territorial dispute
The leaders of Guyana and Venezuela promised in a tense meeting on December 14 that neither side would use threats or force against the other, but failed to reach agreement on how to…
Astronaut Christopher Huie inspires Spot Valley High students to reach for the stars
Sixteen-year-old Kedesha Johnson hopes to pursue an undergraduate degree in entrepreneurship and digital animation in another two years. It’s a little daunting, but she has been inspired to reach for the stars by…
50 licences suspended
Approximately 50 motorists have had their licences suspended since the new Road Traffic Act came into force in February. While no motorists has had his/her driver’s licence revoked so far the traffic chief,…
BOJ holds rates
THE Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) kept borrowing rates unchanged Wednesday despite mounting worries over inflation, and it showed little sign that it is contemplating cutting them any time soon — unlike the US…
Manudigital – Digital Session feat. Protoje & Lila Iké
Manudigital – Digital Session feat. Protoje & Lila Iké NEW VIDEO Manudigtal presents another noteworthy coverage of a digital session done in ‘free style’ fashion. This time done in collaboration with two of…
Virtus – Heartical
Virtus – Heartical NEW RELEASE The newest 7″ vinyl single from Cool Up Records, a record label based in Spain, is called Heartical and features the talented Italian artist Virtus. This energetic song…
JCF gets 3,000 e-ticketing handsets
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) e-ticketing system has been bolstered with the handover of 3,000 sets of rugged handsets and printers by the Ministry of National Security. Portfolio Minister Dr Horace Chang made…
MPs approve amendments to strengthen Domestic Violence Act
LEGISLATORS have welcomed a proposed amendment to the Domestic Violence Act which now expands the category of individuals who may apply for a court-issued protection order on behalf of a victim of abuse….
Rite Aid banned from facial recognition tech use for 5 years after faulty theft targeting in stores
Rite Aid has been banned from using facial recognition technology for five years over allegations that its surveillance system was used incorrectly to identify potential shoplifters, especially black, Latino, Asian or female shoppers….