The US economy expanded at a sluggish 1.5 per cent pace from April through toJune as rising imports weighed on growth, yet consumers continued to spend. And the Federal Reserve’s favoured measure of…
Russia accuses Telegram CEO of aiding terrorism
Russian authorities said on Wednesday that tthey had charged Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the messaging app Telegram, with aiding terrorism, the latest step by the Kremlin to bring the Internet…
Microsoft beats Wall Street expectations with US$90b in revenue
Microsoft posted strong results for its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, beating expectations and showing strong growth in its cloud computing platform and a boost in paid AI users. The Redmond, Washington company earned…
Massive Legacy, Heavy Moment: Derrick Morgan & Queen Ifrica
Massive Legacy, Heavy Moment: Derrick Morgan & Queen Ifrica The reggae community is witnessing a painful and deeply emotional moment as a legal battle unfolds between ska foundation legend Derrick Morgan and his…
The Numbers That Tell the Story: Jimmy Cliff
Jimmy Cliff, born James Chambers, was not just a musician; he was the charismatic face of reggae’s introduction to the world globally. Before the genre became synonymous with Bob Marley’s global superstardom, it…
Heartfelt Tributes Pour in for Consul General Oliver Mair Following New York Appointment
The announcement that Jamaica’s Consul General to Miami, Roderick Oliver Mair, has been appointed as the country’s next Consul General in New York has prompted an outpouring of heartfelt tributes from members of…
Jamaica 64: Independence and Emancipation Celebrations Across the Global Diaspora
As Jamaica celebrates 64 years of Independence, Jamaicans across the globe will once again do what we know best: come together in fellowship to celebrate our heritage, culture and shared identity. From church…
Canadian Reggae Ambassador Launches Reggae Month Canada Initiative
Canadian reggae ambassador and radio personality Robert “SPEXDABOSS” Lloyd is launching Reggae Month Canada, a new cultural initiative inspired by Jamaica’s Reggae Month celebrations. The initiative will officially debut on August 1st, during…
Fed leaves interest rate unchanged but with 3 dissents as Warsh praises ‘good family fight’
The US Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday, although three officials dissented in favour of higher rates as the central bank wrestles with how to deal with persistently high inflation….
Autarchii’s OVERSTAND App Redefines Rastafari Learning Online
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