The parliamentary opposition is calling on Prime Minister Andrew Holness to reveal his awareness of a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) in the settlement between the National Housing Trust (NHT) and private developer Dexim Holdings after a failed...
Sections of the Zambia community in Central Village, St Catherine, are becoming an unofficial burial ground, causing unease among residents as security forces regularly discover shallow graves with human remains. A recent excavation in the area,...
Senior Attorney-at-law Bert Samuels has expressed the need for caution as the controversy over media and family exclusion from the Jolyan Silvera murder case intensifies. Jolyan Silvera, a former People's National Party member of parliament,...
Nestled in the serene hills of Clarendon, Jamaica, Milk River Bath stands as a renowned natural treasure and healing sanctuary. Boasting one of the most radioactive mineral springs globally, the therapeutic waters of Milk River have been drawing...
Jamaica-born artiste Tony Washington has captured the hearts of record enthusiasts with his recent release, Sunday, backed by One More Time, swiftly ascending the Hit Parade chart in Jamaica. A star under the DECCA recording label, Washington, not...
A groundbreaking event unfolded in Jamaica last Wednesday night as the island marked its inaugural live television show viewed by a studio audience at Radio Jamaica. Titled "The Lennie Hibbert Show" and showcasing the talents of the Radio...
Originating in the horse-drawn era, the Kingston and St Andrew Corporation Fire Brigade has witnessed a remarkable evolution. While the exact inception date remains elusive, Fire Chief Supt Leslie Spaulding acknowledges its roots in the bygone era...
Moneague is located in the picturesque hills of St Ann. Home to the remarkable Teachers' Training College, housed in the historic Moneague Hotel, this town boasts a legacy as a popular cool resort in the 19th century. Noteworthy is the old...
Published:Thursday | February 1, 2024 | 7:38 AMBANG Bizarre
New research has found that musicians have a better memory and sharper brain health as they get older, especially if they can play the piano. Scientists at the University of Exeter assessed data from 1,108 adults with an average age of 68...
Published:Thursday | February 1, 2024 | 7:34 AMBANG Bizarre
A study has revealed how the shape of a person's facial features has an influence on how others perceive wealth and found that poor are seen as glum and incompetent. Scientists from the University of Glasgow assessed the snap judgements people...
Published:Thursday | February 1, 2024 | 7:29 AMBANG Bizarre
New evidence suggests that the degenerative brain condition can pass between humans in rare medical accidents after a handful of individuals who received human growth hormones from dead donors went on to develop the disease early in life - likely...
Published:Thursday | February 1, 2024 | 7:23 AMBANG Bizarre
Researchers have found that tucking into the spread before nodding off is useful as the snack is high in the amino acid tryptophan - required by the body to make the hormones serotonin and melatonin - both of which help to regulate shuteye. Wendy...
Published:Thursday | February 1, 2024 | 7:19 AMBANG Bizarre
Researchers have discovered that leaving an entire day between meals slashes levels of harmful inflammation in the body by increasing the production of an important fatty acid - reducing the risk of conditions such as diabetes and Alzheimer's....
NEW YORK: Casual observers of the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai (COP28) can be forgiven for attributing high stakes to the event. “We are on the brink of a climate disaster, and this conference must mark a turning...
NEW HAVEN/STANFORD: Last November, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s closely watched criminal trial ended with his conviction on seven counts of fraud and conspiracy. According to the prosecution, Bankman-Fried stole “billions of...
DUBLIN: On January 30, 1933, Adolf Hitler was appointed chancellor of Germany. To his supporters, it was a day of “national revolution” and rebirth. Germany, they believed, needed the restorative force of an authoritarian strongman...
SAN DIEGO: In the early 1990s, every self-respecting American yuppie and retired suburban couple bought an electric bread maker, with sales hitting four million units. But the fad soon faded as these amateur bakers discovered that stuffing a...
WASHINGTON, DC/PARIS: If developing economies found it hard to manage their debts in 2023, they are likely to face even more formidable challenges this year. Though most possess relatively small debt stocks and are not considered insolvent,...
Drowning tragedy spotlights emotional struggles of Jamaican children In the aftermath of the tragic drowning of 12-year-old Karif Mitchenere in Kingston Harbour, two deeply resonant issues were highlighted – the crisis in parenting and...
The Berkshire Court housing development in Spanish Town, St Catherine, inaugurated in 2017 by Prime Minister Andrew Holness and then NHT chairman Dr Nigel Clarke, is now plagued with complaints from residents about persistent defects in their homes...
A senior official at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, is under investigation for alleged sexual harassment of a female subordinate, leading to fears and doubts about the complainant's professional future at the institution. The...
Agriculture Minister Floyd Green announced plans to enhance agricultural education for primary school students, aiming to cultivate an early understanding and appreciation for agriculture and its career prospects. Following a tour of farms in...
Constable O’Troy Stewart, accused of a head-on collision resulting in the death of Linval Williams, was granted bail of $500,000 with sureties in the St Mary Parish Court. Accompanied by his wife, Stewart's case was adjourned until March...
Tensions escalated at the Kingston Harbour yesterday as family members publicly expressed anger over the suspected drowning of 12-year-old Karif Mitchenere, a student at Tivoli Gardens High School. Mitchenere went swimming with friends on Tuesday,...
The individuals who witnessed an American woman's public breakdown at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay are facing backlash for seemingly turning the distressing incident into a spectacle. Bell expressed concern over the lack of...
