Flow Jamaica’s $16.1b quarterly revenue still trails pre-Melissa levels
Flow Jamaica booked US$101.8 million (J$16.1 billion) in revenue during the third-quarter ending September, down 5.6 per cent from US$107.8 million a year earlier, as the telecom operator continued to trade below Hurricane Melissa levels. That said, the company sought ways to offset inflation locally and across select countries in the region.
Paulwell accepts invitation to meet with House Speaker amid deepening parliamentary tensions
Leader of Opposition Business Phillip Paulwell has accepted an invitation to meet with House Speaker Juliet Holness and the Leader of Government Business Floyd Green on Monday, November 9, amid growing tensions over the conduct and functioning of the House of Representatives. However, Paulwell has expressed concern about what he describes as the Speaker's partisan approach to managing the House, warning that the tone of her correspondence could undermine efforts to resolve the ongoing dispute.
McKenzie refuses to apologise for Parliament fracas
Parents urged to denounce bullying in schools
Powerful Haitian gang reaches out to state disarmament group as gunfights persist
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) – One of Haiti's most powerful gangs said on Friday that it reached out to a government agency responsible for dismantling armed gangs in a push for "peace, stability and national reconciliation". The 400 Mawozo gang sent a three-page statement to The Associated Press stressing that "dialogue is not a capitulation", but rather an "act of patriotic responsibility to preserve human lives". The United Nations and human rights groups have accused 400 Mawozo of raping, killing and kidnapping people, which it has denied.
Ricketts backs Boyz to get past tough Mexico
President of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Michael Ricketts, says the Reggae Boyz must be brave and decisive in front of goal if they are to overcome Concacaf giants Mexico in their two-legged Nations League quarterfinal tie later this month. Jamaica will host the first leg at the National Stadium on November 14 before travelling to Mexico City for the return encounter on November 17.
Portmore too good for Treasure Beach
Wickham reveals surprise call-up for Test debut
Hope nominated for ICC Player of the Month award
Athanaze, Shepherd, King miss out on new CWI contracts
5 Questions with Shenseea
What’s international, Grammy-nominated entertainer Shenseea up to? In one word: Catalyst. That’s the title of her latest project, an eight-track EP arriving today. And while this is an entertainment space, we’re stepping into the world of chemistry for the definition that best describes Shenseea and her new release.
Jamaica Youth Chorale now The Kingston Seventeen
‘Spirited’ NCOJ concert enthusiastically received
Flow Jamaica’s $16.1b quarterly revenue still trails pre-Melissa levels
Flow Jamaica booked US$101.8 million (J$16.1 billion) in revenue during the third-quarter ending September, down 5.6 per cent from US$107.8 million a year earlier, as the telecom operator continued to trade below Hurricane Melissa levels. That said, the company sought ways to offset inflation locally and across select countries in the region.
Dolla wrote off nearly half the Evolve loan book
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British-Jamaican designer Martine Rose named Balenciaga creative director
British-Jamaican designer Martine Rose has been appointed creative director of Balenciaga, adding another major international fashion house to the growing list of luxury brands being led by Jamaican designers or designers of Jamaican descent. The appointment, announced Friday by luxury group Kering and Balenciaga, takes effect on November 16. Rose will be based in Paris, France, where she will oversee the creative direction of the storied fashion house.
‘Enormous honour’ - Rachel Scott wins second CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year award
Something Extra | Friday
Editorial | CARICOM post-US midterm elections
The shellacking of the Republican Party in the US midterm elections suggests that while it may have been badly stressed, America’s institutions didn’t collapse. The country’s democracy remained intact. The questions still to be answered, however, are whether Tuesday’s vote was primarily a response by Americans to domestic economic concerns, or a fundamental repudiation of Trumpism and, therefore, its implications for the global environment.
Peter Espeut | Pretend I’m on the ballot
David R. Salmon | Kemi Badenoch is right
Editorial | Mental health at work
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Pearl Harbor survivors watch a vintage WWII airplane fly over Pearl Harbor at the ceremony commemorating the 72nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, in 2013, in Honolulu.
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Members and volunteers of the Ananda Marga pose for a photograph as they prepare to head out to distribute relief supplies to people affected by Hurricane Melissa in western Jamaica.
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West Indies’ Shimron Hetmyer celebrates scoring a half century during the T20 World Cup cricket match against Zimbabwe on Monday.
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Glenmuir High School players in a celebratory mood.