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The Statistical Institute of Jamaica has reported revenues contracted by 4.1 per cent in the first four months of 2024.
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Goodwill Primary School and Somerton Primary School in St James are reporting a smooth start to the 2024/25 academic year, which commenced on Monday, September 2.
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The Government of Jamaica and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) are partnering to deliver a portfolio of infrastructural projects, valued at approximately US$2 billion.
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The female vendor, who was recently captured in a viral video carrying out an unhygienic act outside of the Charles Gordon Market in St James, has been barred from conducting business at the location.
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Over 130 students recently received back-to-school support from MBJ Airports Limited (MBJ), the operator of Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
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Five Reggae Girlz across Japan, England, the United States, and Mexico registered a combined six goals and an assist for their respective clubs during the weekend of Saturday, August 31 to Sunday, September 1.
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International business process outsourcer itel has plans to grow its Jamaican staff complement that numbers almost 2,000 employees after securing accounts with two new clients.
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September 1st has been officially declared as the National Day of the Remembrance of the Victims and Survivors of the Kendal Rail Disaster.
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China has continued to deepen trade cooperation with African countries in recent years, with a rapid increase in the scale of imports and exports, data from customs authorities showed on Monday.
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Each day, after completing her scheduled homework during this summer vacation, Xia Meng, a student at Yinshan ethnic primary school, devoted most of her time to practising the bamboo flute. And she is not alone.
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David Riley, Jamaica’s team leader to the World Athletics Under-20 Championship, said Jamaican supporters should be thankful for the medal count this year, given the adverse conditions athletes faced in Peru, where the event was staged.
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Minister of state in the Ministry of Education and Youth Marsha Smith has resigned as Member of Parliament for the constituency of St Ann North Eastern with immediate effect.
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Jamaica-based regional all-inclusive hotel chain, Sandals Resort International has ‘laid off’ some 200 workers at its resort in Barbados.
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Wedding bells are ringing once more for dancehall artiste Tifa after she announced that she is now engaged to her partner and fellow dancehall artiste Kimani West, whose stage name is Dyum.
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The Government of Jamaica’s (GOJ’s) fiscal out-turn for April to July 2024 is performing ahead of target with total revenues up 7.6% while expenditure is running below projection.
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DJ Danejah of RockWildaz has praised the Guinness Sounds of Greatness tournament for the unimagined exposure as he reflected on the journey since the end of this season.
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The “Buy One to Win One” promotion will officially launch during Subaru Weekend, a two-day event celebrating the Subaru brand..
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Gospel reggae artist Cleveland Laing, more popularly known as Lieutenant Stitchie, has reportedly suffered a severe brain haemorrhage that has left him unresponsive in a long-term care facility.
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“It’s very sad that on the first day of school, we’ve already lost one student in a traffic crash. I am, like so many others who’ve heard the news very, very distraught about it. Condolences to the entire family, school family and of course, we are hoping and praying for the mother’s recovery,” said Vaz.
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness paid a surprise visit to Jamaica College on Hope Road as students returned to school Monday morning.
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Director of Kingston Creative Andrea Dempster Chung highlighted that the event fosters cultural exchange and community engagement across the diaspora.
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The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is set to host its clean-up activities at two prominent locations for International Coastal Cleanup Day 2024.
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The legal troubles surrounding Sean “Diddy” Combs, CEO of Bad Boy Entertainment, have escalated as federal prosecutors from the Southern District of New York ramp up their investigation into serious allegations against him.
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Late last year when Najae Murray submitted his application for the prestigious Chevening Scholarship, he did so with little expectation, being fully aware of the intense competition associated with the award.
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The Government, through the Ministry of Education and Youth, is looking to redouble efforts to ensure that all persons with special needs have access to education.
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Founder of Voice Box Performing Arts Summer Singing Intensive Tessanne Chin Crooks recently expressed gratitude to sponsors of the initiative, which recently came to a close.
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The supply of agricultural produce such as vegetables and tubers is projected to improve within the next six weeks, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining.
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When it comes to creating memorable dining experiences, the Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen has mastered the art of perfectly pairing food with drink, as showcased in the return of its sought-after “Off The Menu” series, which commenced Thursday last.
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Officials of the Ministry of Education and Youth and school administrators are reporting a smooth start to the 2024/25 academic year, on Monday (September 2), at several institutions.
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Cell phones, smartwatches, and tablets are now prohibited for students at primary and secondary schools in the Netherlands.
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Patrons shared their thoughts about Jamaica's performance in the Olympics in Paris at the Sterling Olympic Luncheon, which took place at Tracks and Records on Friday, August 9.
The Mitchell Town watch party for Kishane Thompson goes wild after the Jamaican won his 100m semi-final race at the 2024 Paris Olympic Visit the website to read more: https://bit.ly/3AdkwrS Video: OUR TODAY video/Llewelyn Wynter Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/our.today.news YouTube: OurToday X: Our_Today_News Instagram: @our.today #OTParisOlympics #Jamaica
Prime Minister Andrew Holness is banking on a more efficient, modernised Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to lead the line on a national security agenda to reclaim violence-stricken Spanish Town from the criminal underworld and usher in a sustained era of peace. Visit the website to read more: https://bit.ly/4ffYc0L Video: Our Today Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/our.today.news YouTube: OurToday X: Our_Today_News Instagram: @our.today #OTNews #Jamaica
Grammy-Award winning artiste posted a video which appears to show the flooding at his Toronto home with the caption “This better be Espresso Martini” Visit the website to read more: https://bit.ly/3ycVbNQ Photo: Contributed Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/our.today.news YouTube: OurToday X: Our_Today_News Instagram: @our.today #OTNews #Canada
David Lammy, a UK parliamentarian well known for his staunch fight in support of the Windrush community, was promoted to the position of Foreign Secretary by newly elected UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer. Visit the website to read more: https://bit.ly/4cOuzS4 Video: Contributed Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/our.today.news YouTube: OurToday X: Our_Today_News Instagram: @our.today #OTNews #GreatBritain
Tropical Storm Beryl was blowing out to the Gulf of Mexico on Friday afternoon and appeared likely to reach Texas by late Sunday after its strong winds and heavy rain largely spared Mexico’s top beach destinations. Visit the website to read more: https://bit.ly/4csK1n6 Video: Our Today Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/our.today.news YouTube: OurToday X: Our_Today_News Instagram: @our.today #OTNews #Texas
Hollywood actress Sheryl Lee Ralph is grateful Hurricane Beryl didn’t cause the devastation to the island as some had anticipated. Visit the website to read more: https://bit.ly/3xP73FM Video: Our Today Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/our.today.news YouTube: OurToday X: Our_Today_News Instagram: @our.today #OTEntertainment #Jamaica
Jamaica must make better efforts to reduce sexual crimes. It is symptomatic of the moral decay prevalent in the country. Visit the website to read more: https://bit.ly/4cKZKh8 Photo: Our Today Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/our.today.news YouTube: OurToday X: Our_Today_News Instagram: @our.today #OTNews #Jamaica
The “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm Hurricane Beryl barrelled across the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday night toward the Caribbean’s Windward Islands, where it is expected to bring life-threatening winds and flash flooding on Monday. Visit the website to read more: https://bit.ly/3W4EVYo Photo: Contributed Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/our.today.news YouTube: OurToday X: Our_Today_News Instagram: @our.today #OTNews
After weeks of being the centre of a contentious citizenship row, Opposition Leader Mark Golding today (June 30) says he will be renouncing his British ties. Visit the website to read more: https://bit.ly/3XGoSkU Photo: Contributed Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/our.today.news YouTube: OurToday X: Our_Today_News Instagram: @our.today #OTNews #Jamaica
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Government and emergency agencies are on high alert as preparations are in place for the possible impact of Hurricane Beryl. Visit the website to read more: https://bit.ly/3xvR1AC Video: Our Today Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/our.today.news YouTube: OurToday X: Our_Today_News Instagram: @our.today #OTNews #Jamaica
Gim Huay Neo, managing director of the World Economic Forum said that China has made great strides in energy transition and played a significant role in global efforts towards the green shift. Visit the website to read more: https://bit.ly/4d133kD Photo: Reuters Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/our.today.news YouTube: OurToday X: Our_Today_News Instagram: @our.today #OTNews #China
Pizza Hut Jamaica officially launched its cheeseburger melts, the newest member of its melts line of baked delights on Friday (June 28). Visit the website to read more: https://bit.ly/3XIWdLU Video: Our Today Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/our.today.news YouTube: OurToday X: Our_Today_News Instagram: @our.today #OTLife #Jamaica
NCB Jamaica Limited, in partnership with Visa, on Thursday (June 27), revealed the winners of its ‘Tap for Gold’ campaign, and both winners expressed their gratitude to be the recipients of the grand prizes. Visit the website to read more: https://bit.ly/3W6W04g Video: Our Today Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/our.today.news YouTube: OurToday X: Our_Today_News Instagram: @our.today #OTLife #Jamaica
The Miami-based National Hurricane Center (NHC) has put much of the Caribbean on alert as meteorologists surveil two disturbances with mixed chances of strengthening in the coming days. Visit the website to read more: https://bit.ly/4biCFBf Photo: NOAA/NHC Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/our.today.news YouTube: OurToday X: Our_Today_News Instagram: @our.today #OTNews #Jamaica
Julian Assange, founder of whistleblower media group WikiLeaks, is due to strike a plea bargain this week that would free him from jail and allow him to return home to Australia after a 14-year-long legal saga. Visit the webiste to read more: https://bit.ly/3VJXr7d Video: Reuters Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/our.today.news YouTube: OurToday X: Our_Today_News Instagram: @our.today #OTNews #UnitedStates
McBee will be presented as a one night only staged reading production at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center (JPAC) on Sunday, June 23 at 7 pm. Visit the website to read more: https://bit.ly/4eAt1g7 Video: Our Today Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/our.today.news YouTube: OurToday X: Our_Today_News Instagram: @our.today #OTLife #NewYork
Today we take a look at an interesting fact about rivers in Antigua and Barbados. We all know about Helen of Troy but have you heard about Helen of the West Indies? Find out in this week's episode of "Not A Lot of People Know That." Video: Our Today Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/our.today.news YouTube: OurToday X: Our_Today_News Instagram: @our.today #OTEntertainment #River #Antigua #Barbados #HelenofTroy #WestIndies
Today we take a look at an interesting fact about rivers in Antigua and Barbados. We all know about Helen of Troy but have you heard about Helen of the West Indies? Find out in this week's episode of "Not A Lot of People Know That." Video: Our Today Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/our.today.news YouTube: OurToday X: Our_Today_News Instagram: @our.today #OTEntertainment #River #Antigua #Barbados #HelenofTroy #WestIndies
Here is a brand new episode of 'Not A Lot of People Know That". In episode 3 we talk about facts about Bananas and the country El Salvador. #OTEntertainment #Bananas #ElSalvador #Heritage #Flavour
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