The Court of Appeal has overturned multimillion-dollar defamation awards against Television Jamaica (TVJ) and CVM, ruling that the broadcasters did not defame St James councillors Michael Troupe and Sylvan Reid in their coverage of a 2012 police...
No chimney at my house. No reindeer, despite their resemblance to the Ras’ goats. The man carrying a long bag is a well known smoker of hard drugs and his peers always point him out whenever he is active. On my roof, there is no space for Santa...
NEW YORK (AP): Are you feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to spend money on gifts, parties, and travel this holiday season? The job market is tough, student loan and credit card debt are rising, and prices for many items remain high due to...
WESTERN BUREAU: With schools set to fully reopen in two weeks, anxiety is mounting among the principals of some hurricane-damaged institutions as they grapple with unclear repair timelines, safety concerns, and limited communication from education...
WESTERN BUREAU: Although Hurricane Melissa’s passage on October 28 brought destruction and death, that fateful week still marked an unforgettable milestone for many expectant mothers in western Jamaica who were forced to confront nature’s fury...
Stocks gained ground on Wall Street Friday for a second straight day, wiping away losses from earlier in the week. Technology stocks were once again the main force behind the market’s broader moves, especially companies with a focus on artificial...
Two Caribbean CEOs retired recently from similar sized companies. Marcus left with emotional tributes, his board praised his “collaborative leadership”, his team genuinely mourned his departure, and his farewell was attended by three cabinet...
Sadly, Donovan Bennett, the president of the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA), can’t be relied on to prime the moral levers for Kishore Shallow to vacate the presidency of Cricket West Indies (CWI). Dr Bennett has no ethical concerns, and sees no...
The International Centre for Academic Integrity alludes to five fundamental values necessary to sustain integrity in any circumstance: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility. As French philosopher Voltaire said, “Every man is...
Last week’s US announcement of a “permanent pause” on migration from several developing countries is more than a foreign policy headline, it is a wake-up call for Jamaica. Although we were not named, the precedent is unmistakable: immigration...
Lack of land tenure remains a major handicap for over 200,000 families. According to Pearnel Charles Jr in 2020: “People squat for so many reasons, primarily because they don’t have adequate alternatives or have not availed themselves of adequate...
The traditional “Merry Christmas” will not be so for many this year. Their reality has been upended; they lost all that they held dear. Roofs, and homes, possessions, and lives were all taken away, Property and livelihood were lost in less than one...
Sales of previously occupied US homes rose in November from October levels, but slowed compared to a year earlier for the first time since May, despite average long-term mortgage rates holding near their low point for the year. Existing home sales...
Costumes, choreography, and a catchy chorus were the vivid elements present at the Little Theatre on Thursday as the national pantomime cast and crew worked hard during rehearsal, gearing up for the big opening-night performance on Boxing Day. The...
If there’s one thing that Johnny Daley is serious about, it’s comedy ... specifically stand-up comedy. He can literally talk for hours extolling the merits of this “beautiful art form” in which he has wholeheartedly invested his time, talent, and...
Kingston Harbour is the birthplace of Jamaica’s capital’s history and life. Extending about 16 kilometres long and 3.2 kilometres wide, this semi-enclosed bay on Jamaica’s south coast is known as one of the largest natural harbours globally,...
OTTAWA (AP) A selection of Inuit artefacts returned by the Vatican is now at the Canadian Museum of History, after First Nations, Inuit and Métis leaders for years called for the repatriation of Indigenous items. Pope Leo XIV gave the artefacts...
Christmas is a few days away, the world is sparkling with lights, decorations, and wrapped gifts placed beautifully under the Christmas trees. While these visible symbols bring joy, the deeper beauty of this season lies in gifts that cannot be...
Some time ago you either bought or were gifted, probably by a spouse or parent, a different type of telephone. It was shaped like a half oval. It wasn’t attached to the wall. It could fit in your pocket. All you had to do was flip it open, punch in...