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“…The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only object of good government...” opines Thomas Jefferson. In chatting with writer of social and political affairs, Kadian Joiles, happiness was the ‘big yard,’ in...

While it is clear that the government has something to ‘explane’ about the flight with Indian nationals being cleared to mingle with the population, Baba Singh and Marahaj came here 179 years and three days ago. Landing at Old Harbour ‘Olava’ on...

In the heart of Jamaica, where the vibrant culture dances to the rhythm of reggae and the air is perfumed with the sweet scent of tropical blooms, lies a tale as old as time – the enchanting story of butterflies and the majestic Jamaican lignum...

Belize, Jamaica, and St Vincent and the Grenadines are being recognised for the remarkable achievement of having eliminated mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV and syphilis, which is one of the greatest global public health achievements of...

In 1999, Nichole Lobban won an award at her high school graduation for being the most well-rounded student. Since then, her whole life has been dedicated to achieving excellence through balance. Rising through the ranks as assistant vice-president...

A reader reminds me that it has been over a year since the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) imposed the massive salary increase for members of parliament (MP’s), cabinet members and other officials. I distinctly remember the PM stating that with such a...

The big US aid package for Ukraine and other allies that President Joe Biden signed Wednesday also allows the administration to seize Russian state assets located in the United States and use them for the benefit of Kyiv. That could mean another US...

A newly released ad promoting Apple’s new iPad Pro has struck quite a nerve online. The ad, which was released by the tech giant Tuesday, shows a hydraulic press crushing just about every creative instrument artists and consumers have used over the...

It was just a few months ago that singer Nigy Boy literally rocked the continent and ensnared females across the globe with a honeyed infidelity message that they all seemed to hug up: “Caring is sharing”. The viral single Continent, on Rvssian’s...