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Education Ministry warns against corporal punishment, says school personnel could be sanctioned
The Education Ministry is warning school personnel that disciplinary action could be taken against them if they continue to use any form of physical punishment, which may result in injury or abuse of a student. In a bulletin issued today, the...
CommentsFuneral for political historian Troy Caine set for February 2
The thanksgiving service for political historian Troy Caine has been set for February 2 at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Half-Way Tree, St Andrew. Caine, 71, died on January 10. He was a member of the Board of Management of the National Library...
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Growth & Jobs | Teaching his art - Winning barber opens school in Tobago
Anthony Drysdale, the 3028 winner of the JN Business Loans (JNSBL) Barber and beauty Battle, is confident that the first cohort of 10 barbers who are preparing to graduate from his school in Scarborough, Tobago, will result in a newly level of...
CommentsMore persons reporting disputes to security forces
Minister of National Security Dr Horace Chang has said that since the implementation of the state of public emergency (SOE) in St James a year ago, more persons are reporting disputes and other acts of criminality to members of the security forces...
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A ‘Special’ appeal - Bolt urges more support for SOJ
Sprinting legend Usain Bolt is calling for greater support for Special Olympics Jamaica (SOJ), as they prepare to compete at the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Bolt, yesterday, through his Usain Bolt Foundation, donated $1...
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World economy forecast to slow in 2019 amid trade tensions
The world economy absorbed more bad news Monday...
CommentsGov't to tap equity markets to finance infrastructure projects
The Jamaican Government is proposing to use the stock market to raise funds for infrastructure projects in a move to avoid increasing the national debt, according to finance and the public service minister, Dr Nigel Clarke.The country requires...
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Letter of the Day | Why didn't Gov't swipe Russian's bauxite stake?
THE EDITOR, Sir:This Holness Government never ceases to amaze in its contradictions and hypocrisy, coupled with the shallow thinking of top-ranking members of the political executive.The Government, in an unprecedented move, announced on January 7,...
CommentsWard Avenue flooded again
THE EDITOR, Sir:With the ending of fanfare over the millions spent on the completion of the upgrading work on Ward Avenue in Mandeville, heavy rains on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, exposed the inadequacy and myopic planning executed and supervised by...
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Crackdown continues with arrest of labour leader
Zimbabwe's government intensified its crackdown on dissent yesterday by charging the leader of the country's largest labour organisation with subversion, as the courts ruled that the shutdown of the Internet was illegal. Zimbabwe police...
CommentsVenezuela quells soldiers’ revolt, top court blasts congress
The mutiny triggered protests in a poor neighbourhood just a few miles from Venezuela’s presidential palace. It was dispersed with tear gas as residents set fire to a barricade of trash and chanted demands that President Nicolás Maduro...
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Something Extra | MONDAY
The excited Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited gathered at the Jamaica Conference Centre recently for the annual series of business meetings dubbed as Sagicor Blast Off. The team focused on the theme ...
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Styling Nuptial Dreams with Helen G
TURN TO PAGE 11Every girl dreams about her wedding dress. And Helen G Events has decided to make that fairytale a reality by providing upcoming local designers with an opportunity to showcase their talent through The Designer Dress competition. The...
CommentsOlympian Kaliese Spencer weds pastor
The New Year has brought a matrimonial beginning for Jamaican Olympian Kaliese Spencer and the love of her life, Reverend Michael A. Carter. Spencer, a 400 metre hurdler, has had a successful career holding one of the best records on the...
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Dutch vessel makes maiden call
The pinnacle classMS Nieuw Statendam borrows its name from the former city of New Amsterdam (now known as New York City). The 2,106-passenger member of the Holland America fleet is well known for...
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Several activities planned for Reggae Month
Rethink bypass for Lucea, please