Almost three years after an unexpected rise to the pinnacle of the People’s National Party (PNP), Mark Golding is pinning his electability on the electorate’s perception of his competence, honesty and legislative track record. Golding, whose...
Thousands of unsuspecting Jamaicans may be at risk of exposure to cancer-causing toxin benzene through the prolonged use of gas stoves, but the lack of any local air quality study in homes islandwide has prevented the crafting of government policy...
A number of legislators came precariously close to losing their seats after missing several consecutive sittings in 2022, a review of parliamentary records has revealed. The standing orders dictate that a member of the Lower House who is prevented...
Forty-one per cent of legislators in the Lower House recorded below-average attendance at sittings last year, with two among them attending fewer than five of the 53 meetings held, a review of parliamentary records has revealed. A further look at...
Jamaicans appear to be losing confidence in the leaders of the top two political parties, judging from the findings of the latest Don Anderson poll. The survey was commissioned by the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) and was conducted...
Attorney-at-law representing the R Hotel in New Kingston, Peter Champagnie, is suggesting that if charges are preferred against his client for breaches of the Disaster Risk Management Act (DRMA), they are likely to amount to nothing. R Hotel is...
The targeted swelling of the ranks of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) through its Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) has been a lightning rod for critics adamant that it is a political tool that has diluted the quality of the army. But Rear...
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the country’s education system has lost its ability to deliver “refined students” with the qualities being sought by employers. He said that his concern was exacerbated by the time lost during the coronavirus...
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the unvaccinated population continues to burden the country’s coffers, effectively limiting Government’s spend in other areas of national importance. Speaking at Friday’s handover of a genome sequencing machine...
After three decades in politics, former People’s National Party (PNP) President Dr Peter Phillips yesterday headed the list of politicians honoured during the National Honours and Awards ceremony. Phillips, who previously served as a senator and...
Prime Minister (PM) Andrew Holness has hinted at support for businesses mandating COVID-19 vaccine for staff, declaring that companies have a right to protect their interests. In fact, Holness, who was speaking during a COVID-19 vaccination tour...
Energy Minister Daryl Vaz has opted to remain silent on the explanation attached to his reinstated United States (US) visa. The United States Embassy in Kingston on Friday reinstated Vaz’s travel permit two years after it was revoked for reasons...
Incarcerated dancehall deejay Adidja ‘Vybz Kartel’ Palmer may have a role to play in the Government’s pro-vaccination campaign. Addressing a query by The Gleaner about Palmer’s recruitment in promoting the COVID-19 jab, Prime Minister Andrew...
