News
August 16, 2026
by Janet Silvera
62 feet of resilience - Ja’s tallest sculpted monument rises from Melissa, reaching back to 1962
WESTERN BUREAU: Businessman Christopher Issa has commissioned what will become one of Jamaica’s tallest sculpted monument – a massive 62-foot work by renowned Jamaican sculptor Scheed Cole that is as…
August 16, 2026
Getting over the first-night effect
The first night in a new place is always the same for Robinson Leoni: He takes longer to fall asleep, wakes up more often during the night, and gets less sleep overall. At home, he averages seven…
August 16, 2026
Heavy schoolbags can strain kids’ bodies
Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy – weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet…
August 16, 2026
Christiana Tax Office officially opened
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Fayval Williams on Friday officially opened the Christiana Tax Office in Struan Castle, Manchester, marking an important step in Tax Administration Jamaica…
August 16, 2026
Outstanding rehabilitation works to be fast-tracked at Albert Town Primary
Outstanding rehabilitation works at Albert Town Primary and Infant School in Trelawny are to be accelerated over the next three weeks as the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information moves…
August 16, 2026
Sean Major-Campbell | Stop making the Bible a god
Are you one of those persons who replaces your brain with your pastor? Or maybe you replace your brain with your Bible? Maybe you should explore whether you idolise the Bible.
August 16, 2026
Gabriel Agbo | I believe God
“ But take courage! None of you will lose your lives, even though the ship will go down. For last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me, and he said, ‘Don’t be…
August 16, 2026
From rebellion to redemption, DJ Nicholas keeps the message clear
Trailblazing gospel artiste DJ Nicholas has been ministering through music for close to two decades. Known for his dynamic fusion of reggae, dancehall, and hip hop with powerful gospel lyrics, DJ…
August 16, 2026
Yaakov Raskin | Five tips for a successful school year
As parents in Jamaica prepare for the new school year, many want to give their kids a leg up. The purpose of education is more than just about academic success or career readiness, it’s about…