Jamaica’s Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Hotline has recorded a major spike in calls, reflecting growing emotional distress in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. October saw 768 calls, the highest monthly total ever – with increases...
Opposition lawmakers questioned the Government on Tuesday about key details of the US$150 million loan approved for the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) to restore power by February 2026. With hurricane damage estimated at US$350 million, they...
Residents of Somerton are mourning Jimmy Cliff not only as a global icon, but as a neighbour known for his generosity and quiet good deeds. Childhood friend “Skillman” recalled how Cliff never lost touch, helping with school needs,...
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then it is likely the cartoonist's pen, chock full of underlying meaning and different ways of seeing an issue, may be worth so many more. Take a look at this week's past line-up of cartoons as...
Take a look back at the evolution of Jimmy Cliff — from a promising young artiste in 1966 to a global musical force and national honouree. These snapshots capture key moments in his remarkable journey
Government officials and business leaders gathered yesterday to celebrate the opening of the Bank of Montreal Jamaica Ltd., the island’s newest financial institution. The bank, which replaces the former Bank of London and Montreal branch, now...
Kingston College fell 2–0 to Manchester United’s youth team after a costly defensive mistake early in the second half shifted the momentum. Goalkeeper Donovan Hayles left his line to collect a ball, but a miskick by defender Leroy Dias...
Jamaica expressed gratitude for Canada’s assistance after a loan agreement was signed to provide $272,727 for printing reading materials for the National Literacy Programme. Finance Minister David Coore said the support would significantly...
Jimmy Cliff’s journey from a shy country boy to an international star was driven by a deep belief in himself, even when others doubted him. He recalled being laughed at in his early days as he searched Kingston for opportunities, pushing his...
Published:Thursday | November 27, 2025 | 7:56 AMBANG Bizarre
Finger-counting – long dismissed as a “babyish” crutch – may actually supercharge young children’s maths abilities, a new study claims. Researchers say teachers should stop scolding pupils for using their hands,...
Published:Thursday | November 27, 2025 | 7:50 AMBANG Bizarre
In a landmark analysis of nearly 4,000 brain scans from babies to 90-year-olds, researchers mapped how neural connections shift over a lifetime and discovered four major "turning points" — at the ages of nine, 32, 66 and 83 —...
Published:Thursday | November 27, 2025 | 7:39 AMBANG Bizarre
A new study claims that people with severe mental disorders (SMD), including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, gain the equivalent of five extra biological years if they drink between three and four cups daily. Published by the British Medical...
Published:Thursday | November 27, 2025 | 7:28 AMBANG Bizarre
A new study claims stardom can cut a musician’s lifespan by 4.6 years, a hit to longevity comparable to occasionally smoking cigarettes. Researchers at the University of Witten/Herdecke in Germany analysed data from 648 singers, splitting...
Published:Thursday | November 27, 2025 | 6:54 AMBANG Bizarre
Parents were left horrified this week after a $99 “smart teddy” was found dishing out X-rated chat and even giving tips on where to find knives in the house. The cuddly culprit – “Kumma”, an AI-enabled plush bear sold...
MORRISVILLE, VERMONT/OSLO: The consequences of climate tipping points are almost too big to imagine. The thought that, over the course of a few decades, the Amazon rainforest could become a savannah, or coral reefs could become extinct, seems like...
JOHANNESBURG :US President Donald Trump may not be attending the first G20 summit to be held in Africa, but his tariffs are likely to dominate the discussions in Johannesburg. The fallout from Trump’s mercurial trade war is especially...
CAMBRIDGE: As China’s trade surplus grows, with its manufacturing exports increasingly dominating global markets, the rest of the world is grappling with how to respond. Should countries erect trade barriers against China? Try to decouple...
NEW HAVEN: Despite dire predictions, major indicators for the US economy still seem robust. Although the recent government shutdown has delayed the release of third-quarter data, growth in the second quarter of 2025, at an annualized rate of 3.8%,...
TORONTO: Last week, Russia attacked Ukrainian civilians with more than 500 drones, cruise missiles, and rockets. Most of these drones were shot down, but the attack hit two apartment buildings in Ternopil, in western Ukraine, killing at least 31...
With roads severely damaged and the Robertsfield Bridge impassable after Hurricane Melissa, residents of Halls Delight in rural St Andrew carved a temporary roadway through a gully to restore access to the community. The poor conditions have also...
With roads severely damaged and the Robertsfield Bridge impassable after Hurricane Melissa, residents of Halls Delight in rural St Andrew carved a temporary roadway through a gully to restore access to the community. The poor conditions have also...
Residents in Whithorn and nearby communities say they are now avoiding untreated river water after public health teams advised them of the risk of leptospirosis following Hurricane Melissa. Outreach workers have been distributing chlorine tablets...
The Ministry of Education says students displaced by Hurricane Melissa will receive psychosocial services, regional guidance, and flexible academic arrangements to help them continue learning. Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon noted that...
Three men, including a suspect known as ‘Smeagol’ wanted for the killing of Corporal Christopher Smith, were fatally shot during a reported armed confrontation with police along Nelson Mandela Highway on Wednesday. The incident, now...
The Ministry of Education has issued clean-up grants to community colleges damaged by Hurricane Melissa and adjusted the academic calendar so the first semester now ends in early January 2026. Assistant Chief Education Officer Dr Tamika Benjamin...
