WESTERN BUREAU: National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang says technology is key to building safer communities, while noting that online safety is now directly tied to the country’s overall security. Chang made the pronouncement while speaking at...

Western Bureau: With Jamaica in the middle of the hurricane season and dengue cases on the rise, public health inspectors (PHIs) in Westmoreland used National Mosquito Day, on August 20, to remind Jamaicans that no weapon thrashes mosquito-borne...

Conceptualised out of a desire to care for those in need of a homely environment, especially the elderly and infirm, the the SP Home Away From Home for the Elderly came into operation on September 1, 2023. Recently, the operators of the home for 21...

My grandfather, Peter Bernard Thomas (1878-1952) and his wife, Emerline Adina Thomas (1881-1969), lived in Hannah Town for most of their lives through its cycles of ups and downs. My father, Samuel Thomas (1904-1977), grew up there. From all...

“I said to myself, ‘No man, he has to do something cultural today’.” And, with that in mind, Gabrielle Andrade-Bell coaxed her six-year old son, Phiago, into attending the annual Mona Heights Flag Raising Ceremony on August 6. Phiago didn’t regret...

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP): At a recent opening of the newest Rastafari place of worship just outside Kenya’s capital, some of the faithful gathered to sing rhythmic songs, read Scripture and exchange teachings on the appropriate way to live. The rare...

1 Samuel 2:30 (NKJV) says, “… those who honour Me I will honour, and those who despise Me shall be lightly esteemed.” This is a powerful statement that we often overlook, but consider it with me for a moment. God promises that when we honour Him,...

Hello, mi neighbour! Fight with all your might! You have a right to fight to do what’s right under all circumstances! Let no one rob you of this freedom. It’s a priceless freedom that pays high dividends until the end! Even if you are being...

Veteran parliamentarian James Robertson, who has represented St Thomas Western since 2002, is confidently seeking a sixth term, declaring that his legacy of infrastructure and education development is unmatched. “My legacy is already delivered,” he...

It was an easy decision for retired senior cop Steve McGregor when the leadership of the main opposition People’s National Party (PNP) approached him to represent the constituency of Kingston Central. The constituency includes several tough inner-...

Police in the St Catherine North Division have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of the body of a man who went missing four days ago. The deceased has been identified as 23-year-old Lushane Henry, unemployed, of Church Road...

A 34-year-old St Catherine man was shot dead early Saturday morning during a gun attack at a party in the rural community of Garden Hill. The victim has been identified as Horace 'Monster' Butler, unemployed, of De La Vega City in Spanish Town....

More than 100 young people from under-represented and at-risk communities across St Elizabeth spent this week gaining new skills, building friendships, and embracing positive values at the St Elizabeth Police Division’s Non-Residential Youth Camp,...

St George’s College, a venerable institution renowned for its commitment to educating young men in Jamaica, recently marked a profound milestone of 175 years of resolute dedication to academic and personal development. This significant anniversary...

TORONTO: The work of a British sculptor of Jamaican heritage now sits outside the main entrance of the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto – one of the largest art museums in North America . Standing 2.7 metres tall and made of lustrous black bronze...

WASHINGTON, DC: The Embassy of Jamaica’s annual Jamaica Fest drew more than 6000 patrons to Veterans Plaza in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, on Sunday, August 17, making it one of the largest cultural celebrations in the DMV region as the...

Raised in Red Hills, Monique Maraj embodies a story of quiet yet profound transformation. For years, she moved between jobs, stretching every dollar to keep the lights on while raising two children on her own. Each day demanded impossible choices...

The University of Technology (UTech) graduated its first cohort of 38 ‘values and attitudes ambassadors’ on Saturday August 16, to tackle social demise, morality, crime, violence and low productivity. The short course, titled ‘University Values...

The Legacy of Marcus Garvey successfully hosted the 16th staging of the Marcus Mosiah Garvey Lecture on Sunday, August 17, bringing together audiences both in person and online. This year’s theme, ‘Beyond Apology: Reimagining Caribbean Identity...

WESTERN BUREAU: Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon says $628 million has been allocated for the ministry’s school maintenance programme for the 2025-2026 school year. According to her, 202 schools that are currently suffering from termite...

Chairman of the Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) campaign committee Dr Christopher Tufton says the party has acknowledged “some similarities” between internal polls and public opinion polls but holds “alternative” views in other areas. Tufton, who...

A new chapter of protection and support has opened for Jamaica’s creative community, as the first set of entertainers and creatives have received their health insurance cards under the Jamaica Entertainers and Creatives Insurance Plan (JECIP)....

After years of closure, Jamaicans and visitors alike can once again enjoy the Rockfort Mineral Bath in Kingston. The facility was officially opened today, and the public will have access starting on Friday. “We have delivered,” declared Culture...

NEW YORK (AP) — A pair of federal lawsuits filed in San Francisco and New York this week accuse Delta Air Lines and United Airlines of misleading passengers by charging premium fees for window seats next to blank walls. A New York law firm...

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is forecasting that inflation will remain low and stable over the next two years. The projection was announced by Governor, Richard Byles, during the Bank’s quarterly monetary policy press conference, held at its...

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding members of the public that it will discontinue the acceptance of personal, business and company cheques, effective September 1. This means that as of this date, this payment instrument can no longer...

WASHINGTON, CMC – Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D Clarke says she has introduced the Marcus Garvey Legacy Package in the United States House of Representatives that comprises two pieces of legislation that honour “one of...

A St Catherine woman who was allegedly found in the company of her boyfriend who escaped from the Constant Spring police lock-up has been charged with harbouring a fugitive. The accused has been identified as 21-year-old Shamara Holmes,...

Former senator and Cabinet minister KD Knight has followed through on his threat to file a lawsuit against Health Minister and Jamaica Labour Party campaign chairman, Dr Christopher Tufton, for allegedly defaming him during a JLP mass rally held...

Head of the St Elizabeth police, Superintendent Coleridge Minto, has confirmed that a man seen in a video making threats regarding the outcome of the September 3 general elections has been arrested and charged. He is Giovannie Skeen, also...

Each year, the GraceKennedy (GK)Birthright interns set off on a remarkable journey, one that immerses them in the vibrant culture of Jamaica. Through our music, our food, and the breathtaking beauty of our island, they have learnt more about the...

WESTERN BUREAU: The 1092 Palms residential complex, which had its groundbreaking ceremony near the Whitter Village in Ironshore, St James, last Friday, is expected to enhance the physical appearance of the community, as well as boost property...

WESTERN BUREAU: Montego Bay danced, sang, and marched for three days in honour of Extoll ‘Ticka’ Earle, the sound system icon whose name was woven into the fabric of the city’s culture. The celebration of life began on Thursday night at Pier One,...