AI creating workforce and ‘businesses of one’
Private companies in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean are building artificial-intelligence (AI) tools into their operations even though the Government’s national AI policy is still being drafted, according to the head of the island’s AI task force. Christopher Reckord, chairman of Jamaica’s National Artificial Intelligence Task Force, said public consultations on the policy will begin in the coming weeks, within a month.
Bloodshed, bullet holes and doubts
Residents question account of deadly Sligoville main road shooting; second cop succumbs to injuries Questions are being raised about the circumstances surrounding Friday’s deadly confrontation between police and men at a house off the Sligoville main road in Six Miles, St Catherine, with residents offering accounts that challenge aspects of the police version of events. The police have described the incident as a fierce gun battle involving three men whom they said were associates of a well-known high-risk target in St Andrew North.
Sickle cell not a race-specific disease
Catholic priest killed by falling cross during livestreamed Mass in Ecuador
A Roman Catholic priest celebrating an evening Mass in southwestern Ecuador has died after a crucifix fell on him during the livestreamed service. The Archdiocese of Guayaquil, a coastal city 265 kilometres (164 miles) southwest of the capital, Quito, identified the priest as Patricio Sánchez of Perpetuo Socorro Church. Footage of the service on Saturday night shows a heavy crucifix detaching from the wall above the altar and striking Sánchez on the head as he celebrated Mass. He did not appear to see it falling.
Lyle turns focus to World Cup
National Under-17 player Jamone Lyle says he has put the recent controversy surrounding his eligibility for Jamaica College (JC) behind him and is now focused on preparing for next month’s FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar. The 17-year-old has been at the centre of controversy after JC were removed from the final of the ISSA Walker Cup knockout competition because his participation in the semi-final was deemed ineligible.
Ainstein searches for MoBay identity
Glenmuir win first title under new coach
MoBay face improving Arnett at home
KC’s captain dreamt of scoring winning goal
Conga player Larry McDonald happy to ‘rise to the occasion’
It’s a Thursday night at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, which means jazz, specifically Herbie Miller’s Jazz Night at the Blend Bar and Lounge, and the featured performer is the Kenroy ‘Shortman’ Mullings Quintet. Sitting in the audience is Larry McDonald, who flew into the island to collect the insignia for the Badge of Honour, which is being awarded to him by the Government.
Netflix co-stars bring Hollywood ambitions to The Rock
Capleton ready for Live Wire in Clarendon
Sterling Awards set for special broadcast on TVJ
Rosé N’ Roses makes debut at Republic Weekend today
Mailpac cuts $900 million off My Cart price, seeks approval to issue shares to close deal
Mailpac Group Ltd. will ask shareholders to approve issuing 50 million shares to complete its acquisition of former rival My Cart Quick Ltd., a deal whose value has been cut by three-quarters from the amount the company previously recorded. Shareholders will vote on Resolution 6, which covers the share issue, at the annual general meeting on November 4, according to a notice posted to the Jamaica Stock Exchange in the week. The shares would be issued on top of cash already paid.
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Anna-Maria Toby drawing on faith and community
For five years, Anna-Maria Toby has been battling stage-4 breast cancer, a diagnosis she never imagined would become her own. Now, following further progression of the disease, the communications professional is urgently seeking $7 million for specialised radiation therapy in Florida through fundraising efforts, including a GoFundMe campaign, in hopes of getting another chance to fight the disease.
Something Extra | Saturday
Something Extra | Friday
Editorial | Mr Chuck is wrong
Justice Minister Delroy Chuck has it wrong. The Integrity Commission (IC) isn’t, and wasn’t, intended to be, implicitly or otherwise, the Government’s public relations agency on corruption prevention.
Orville Taylor | Heroes and legends
Garth Rattray | On heroes and zeros
Photo Gallery
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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.