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20 pounds of ganja seized in St James
Twenty pounds of ganja has been seized by members of the St James Quick Response team in the parish’s capital earlier today. The operation, which occurred between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., in areas such as St. James Street...
CommentsMissouri governor, opponent of mandatory masks, has COVID-19
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, a Republican who has steadfastly refused to require residents to wear masks, tested positive for the coronavirus, his office said Wednesday. Parson was tested after his wife, Teresa,...
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Laptops scarce - As Government cans face-to-face classes, new challenge emerges
WESTERN BUREAU: Having run into headwinds of opposition from principals and other education stakeholders, the Holness administration has backtracked on its bullish plan to phase in face-to-face classes in October amid a monthlong spike in COVID-19...
Comments‘COVID is not a cockroach’ - Pandohie presses for 10 p.m. curfew, saying virus isn’t night predator
The Jamaican Government has been urged to extend the islandwide curfew to 10 p.m. because small and micro businesses were suffering disproportionately from the restrictions imposed to curb the spread of...
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JHTA secretariat struggling to stay afloat
Western Bureau: Outgoing Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) President Omar Robinson is bemoaning the stranglehold the COVID-19 virus has had on the financial health and operations of his organisation. Speaking at the JHTA annual general...
CommentsClarendon charity gives back-to-school supplies to needy students
The Free Town Church of God of Prophecy Outreach Foundation in Clarendon on Friday distributed tablets, two laptops and back-to-school supplies to struggling students from the community and nearby areas. Director and pastor for the church, Dr Rev...
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Premier League boost - JFF provides relief for clubs ahead of planned November restart
National Premier League clubs will soon receive financial assistance to the tune of $35 million, as they prepare for the upcoming top-flight season, which is set to begin on November 14 and end on June 30, 2021. Jamaica Football Federation (JFF)...
CommentsKSAFA demands ‘Speidy’ resignation - ... Points to conflict of interest, threatens FIFA/Concacaf intervention
President of the Kingston and St Andrew Football Association (KSAFA), Wayne Shaw, said his association is prepared to take their demand for the resignation of Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) technical committee chairman, Rudolph Speid, to...
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Seprod adds Latin flavour - Enters two South American markets, eyeing three more for grain export
Manufacturing and distribution company Seprod Limited has landed new markets in new territory for the group that will see its grain venture putting another 15 per cent of unused capacity into play. Jamaica Grain...
CommentsPort of Kingston retains ranking amid pandemic
Port container volumes in Kingston have fallen during the pandemic. The contraction still resulted in Kingston ports outperforming more than half of the other city ports in the Americas, regional shipping data shows. Cargo shipments into Kingston...
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National Gallery hosts virtual Last Sundays
The National Gallery of Jamaica’s virtual Last Sundays, scheduled for September 27, will feature a musical performance by the singer Tori-Lattore, as well as interview clips from the Jamaica Jamaica! exhibition opening. The video will premiere at 1...
CommentsJameela Jamil: Clear skin a sign of privilege
Good Place star Jameela Jamil credits her “privilege” with giving her clear skin. The actress said recently that coming from a place of privilege with her career and her finances means she has “more access to good quality nutrition” and has a “...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Honoured by number of women in Parliament
THE EDITOR, Madam: St Andrew Business and Professional Women’s Club (BPW St Andrew), an affiliate of BPW International, wishes to extend heartiest congratulations to all the female candidates who were successful in being elected in the recent...
CommentsYes to GIS mapping
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica has a long way to go, and the integration of science and technology across different sectors tells me good news – that Jamaica is preparing for take-off. I welcome the partnership of the Mona Geoinformatics Institute...
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As US struggles, Africa’s COVID-19 response is praised
JOHANNESBURG (AP): At a lecture to peers this month, John Nkengasong showed images that once dogged Africa, with a magazine cover declaring it ‘The Hopeless Continent’. Then he quoted Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah: “It is clear that we...
CommentsUNC leader not stepping down
PORT OF SPAIN (CMC): The leader of the main opposition United National Congress (UNC), Kamla Persad Bissessar, has brushed aside calls for her to step down following the party’s defeat in the August 10 general election, telling her detractors she...
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Children and the transmission of COVID-19
IF COVID-19 were like the flu, globally, one would expect places with more children to have more intense epidemics, but this is not the case. During the influenza season, however, children help spread influenza to their families and other children...
CommentsTake charge of your health: Get tested for prostate cancer
Regional medical epidemiologist at the Western Regional Health Authority, Dr Maung Aung, has said the country continues to see an increase in the incidence of prostate cancer. Dr Aung, who was addressing the Misty Blue Cancer Care Foundation’s...
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Something Extra | Wednesday
Women made serious fashion and political moves yesterday as the new session of Parliament opened at the Jamaica Conference Centre with the swearing-in of senators and members of parliament (MPs). A record 18 women MPs were sworn in as the...
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Editorial | Minister Williams’ difficult task
Elizabeth Morgan | CARICOM’s trade with Asian countries: mainly about imports