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02/07/2024

Hurricane Beryl strengthens to Category 5

Beryl is forecast to gradually weaken this week as it faces wind shear and some dry air. Wind shear will begin to gradually weaken the storm later this week.

02/07/2024

This development is slated to commence next year and comes amidst growing concerns due to traffic backlog at the Vineyards toll booths especially during peak hours. This expansion project is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2025, and has been allocated a budget of approximately J$53....

02/07/2024

Thanks to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints the secondary institution was gifted J$7.9 million worth of equipment which has significantly improved its educational resources. This donation saw the school’s home economics and agricultural departments, science and industrial arts labs a...

01/07/2024

Live Press Conference on the country's readiness for Hurricane Beryl which is currently a Category 4 storm.

09/06/2024

This was announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during a visit to the community on Friday (June 7). The new bridge will replace the existing structure which was closed by the National Works Agency (NWA) in September 2022 following assessments which determined that the structure w...

09/06/2024

The Prime Minister was addressing residents and journalists in the community of Nightingale Grove on Friday. Much of Mr Holness’ day was spent in St Catherine South Western, the constituency of former works minister Everald Warmington whom he had recently fired following controversial remarks made...

09/06/2024

With a lifelong passion for the sport, Perry began his officiating journey in 2017 during his final year of college at the GC Foster College of Physical Education and Sport after being introduced to a referee training by a former referee. Starting as an assistant referee, his capability for the role...

07/06/2024

The six-foot eight-inch tall former fast bowler will participate in a cricket ceremony and watch party in midtown Manhattan on Monday, June 17, at the Caribbean-owned and operated S’Aimer NYC restaurant during an event supported by Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. Garner was a formidable presence f...

07/06/2024

Details of the plans were disclosed by Managing Director of TransJamaican Highway (TJH) Ivan Anderson at a town hall meeting at the Free Town Primary School. Residents in Longville Park; Free Town; The Aviary; New Harbour Village IV; and Sandy Bay currently are unable to access the highway’s westb...

07/06/2024

“The Government values and relies on the essential involvement of local contractors for the successful ex*****on of the SPARK project. We remain committed to fostering local expertise while benefiting from international collaboration,” he said in a recent stakeholder meeting at the Ministry of E...

06/06/2024

Mscale is a Delaware-based management company, focused on venture and permanent capital advisory services. Ugo Ikemba serves as the chief executive officer of Mscale and brings over 20 years of experience in venture capital and private equity expertise with a focus on early-stage companies. He has b...

06/06/2024

At present both the Old Harbour police and fire stations have been grappling with inactive phone lines, raising serious concerns about public safety and the town’s most essential service providers. The Old Harbour Police Station has been facing this issue for over a year, while the Old Harbour Fir...

01/06/2024

Though the NWC did not state the cause of the emergency, it has advised that restoration time at the facility is estimated at June 14, 2024. This means tens of thousands of residents will be negatively impacted, but the NWC noted that contingencies are in place to minimize the effects of the disrupt...

29/05/2024

The incident took place in Church Pen – two miles east of Old Harbour town centre – at a family home occupied by the two men. About 1:00 pm yesterday, an argument developed between 31-year-old Orlando Jones, a police officer assigned to the Denham Town Police Station, and Keadon Clarke, 39, who ...

28/05/2024

BIG’s FLAG mission is to create a formal youth structure within BIG’s membership, who BIG will prepare as the new generation of American leaders to act as advocates for the employment and general welfare of Blacks employed by the federal, state, and local governments. The FBI is an intelligence-...

27/05/2024

The 36-year-old West Indian all-rounder was among the star performers for KKR on the night in Channai, as they demolished the Sunrisers Hyderbad by eight wickets in a lopsided final. Russell bagged three wickets for 19 runs from 2.3 overs to dismiss their opponent for 113 in the 19th over. Fellow We...

22/05/2024

While researching the content for this article, a friend sent me the link to an article by Ambassador Curtis Ward three years ago. The Ambassador's article was themed around a response from Deputy Prime Minister Horace Chang on Diaspora assisting with crime-fighting in Jamaica. The article stated th...

22/05/2024

The ease with which, based on amateur video footage, the 12-foot male crocodile was seemingly removed from the water, has even led some persons to assume that the reptile was sick. But according to wildlife expert Damion Whyte, the animal was in excellent health and seems to be co-operating with the...

22/05/2024

Gordon, a wearer of many acclaimed honorary distinctions throughout a distinguished career in academia, community work and personal life, will deservedly be recognised at the diaspora’s annual Spring Ball in Queens Village, New York on May 25, 2024. The event commemorates 31 years for the organiza...

21/05/2024

The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) recently opened the outpatient waiting area at the Spanish Town Hospital (STH), which has the capacity to accommodate 300 patients, who may require care but do not need to be admitted. The covered waiting area is equipped with comfortable chairs and c...

17/05/2024

The deceased has been identified as Euwart Stephenson otherwise called ‘Biggy’ of said community. According to the police about 6:20 pm Stephenson and another man were at a shop in Seven Miles when they were attacked by a lone gunman who fired a barrage of shots at them. Stephenson died on the s...

15/05/2024

Manager, Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw says that starting on Thursday, May 16, some 150 metres of the road will be impacted. Contractors working on the project will continue the process of laying storm water drainage along the corridor. These works are expected to be c...

15/05/2024

The Ministry of Health & Wellness has noted the public discourse over the COVID-19 vaccine, AstraZeneca (AZ), following the withdrawal of the marketing authorization as requested by the manufacturer. The Vaxzevria - COVID-19 Vaccine formulation (ChAdOx1-S [recombinant]), manufactured by AZ was autho...

15/05/2024

The West Indies batter ushered in a new era for cricket with a sizzling 117 against South Africa, the first of countless unforgettable T20 World Cup moments. For the first time, 20 teams will participate in this year’s Men’s T20 World Cup with a new host and three new teams set to make their bow...

14/05/2024

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13/05/2024

The Quran explicitly enjoins kindness and respect towards parents, with a special emphasis on mothers. In chapter 17, verse 24, Allah says: Thy Lord has commanded, Worship none but Him, and show kindness to parents. If one of them or both of them attain old age with thee, never say unto them any wor...

13/05/2024

Weather expert Glenroy Brown says temperatures are likely to soar up to five degrees above normal. “Bad news, Jamaica!” said Brown, reporting on his Weather Jamaica channel on X (formerly Twitter). “From May 13 to May 18, 2024, prepare for persistent heat and dry weather as temperatures will b...