My all time favorite program to watch is Bushcraft. I find it very interesting to watch those men and women camping in the mountains, many times off the grid, fending for themselves by…
Yami Bolo – Weapons
Yami Bolo – Weapons NEW RELEASE Renowned roots reggae artist with the distinctive sound, Yami Bolo, aims to make a powerful impact against violence with his song Weapons, hoping it can play a…
Third World Don & Rygin King release “Me Spend”
Third World Don & Rygin King release “Me Spend” US-based multi-talented Third World Don and Jamaican Rygin King have released “Me Spend,” dubbed the perfect summer song. This dancehall sensation, laced with pulsating…
TEACHING JOBS DRAMA
MONTEGO BAY, St James — There is more to come, those in the industry have said, but already 272 teaching positions have been advertised across 23 high schools in the print media alone,…
ODPP to appeal Caricel spectrum case ruling
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is set to challenge the dismissal of the case against four executives of Symbiote Investments Limited, which operates as telecommunications brand Caricel. The company…
Imani Duncan-Price | Protect domestic workers from sexual harassment
On July 3, Jamaica will enforce the Sexual Harassment Act, which is primarily aimed at ensuring that environments for work, institutions, and accommodation are free from sexual harassment. Notably, thanks to the strong…
Imani Tafari-Ama | Reflections on Primary Exit Profile results
It was shocking to hear the minister of education’s assessment of the results of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination results. The notion that boys are underperforming vis-à-vis their female counterparts in mathematics…
Lasco Distributors expanding distribution range
AMIDST its search for an acquisition target, Lasco Distributors Limited (LASD) has continued to expand the distribution of products under the various consumer categories while it plots a path to expanding its footprint…
Blind Society: New notes win, ABMs lose
A refreshing feeling for the blind community since the circulation of the new polymer banknotes but their society is calling for more accessibility in other areas. The blind community has been feeling out…
New rice rules for $9b market
The Bureau of Standards Jamaica, BSJ, released new draft standards for the US$56-million ($9-billion) rice importation sector following reports of inconsistent grain and moisture content. The national standards body will allow the public…