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 past's line-up of cartoons as...
Lingering inaction on mentally ill offenders prompts urgency for reform Over three years have passed since the delivery of a report, commissioned by Chief Justice Bryan Sykes, addressing the management of mentally ill patients in the criminal...
The People’s National Party (PNP) expressed deep regret over a tragic accident during a party motorcade in Portmore, St Catherine, resulting in the death of a 15-year-old boy who reportedly fell off a bus and later died at the Spanish Town...
Law enforcement sources reveal that the cache of 64 guns and nearly 1,000 bullets confiscated at Kingston Wharves on Friday were shipped from Miami, USA, destined for a violent gang in Jamaica's capital. Two individuals in custody were...
Lanzel Stewart, the People's National Party (PNP) councillor candidate for the Montego Bay South East division, is defending his integrity as old social media posts face heavy scrutiny. Videos and screenshots circulated online, showing Stewart...
In the trial of Simone Campbell-Collymore's murder, a car-rental company operator testified that defendant Michael Adams, an alleged accomplice, rented a vehicle two days before the victim's murder. Adams contacted the businessman on...
In the ongoing appeal of dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel's 2014 murder conviction, UK Privy Council judges have requested additional submissions from attorneys regarding the argument surrounding the 'tainted jury'. The two-day hearing,...
As the two-year window for public entities and private businesses to retrofit their buildings for better accessibility for the disabled community closes today, the seat of Jamaica's legislature, Gordon House, falls short of compliance. Despite...
Matthew Hyde, the 21-year-old university student accused of holding his ex-girlfriend captive in a dorm room and inflicting harm, is set to undergo a forensic psychiatric evaluation as part of discussions surrounding a potential plea deal. Both the...
TOWARDS the end of 159, a committee was appointed by the government to make recommendations for the establishment of a school of music in Jamaica. The school became a reality in September 1961 when, with four teachers and an enrolment of 52...
The initial contingent of 52 Cuban workers, arriving on two flights from Havana at Norman Manley Airport, marked the commencement of construction for a gift school at Twickenham Park in St. Catherine. This educational institution, designed as an...
Following the resonating echoes of the 6 p.m. Angelus Bell at Holy Trinity Cathedral, a vibrant congregation erupted in spontaneous cheers as the newly appointed Monsignori — Colin Bryan, Alphonso Bygrave, John Meany, and Stanley Shearer...
A remarkable crowd of nearly 15,000 witnessed Jamaica's unprecedented football triumph over Trinidad, securing victory by the narrowest of margins in a thrilling match at Sabina Park. Notably, both goals were delivered by changes made from the...
Victoria Elizabeth Dunbar, a 22-year-old teacher and daughter of small farmer Mr Caribert Dunbar, secured the title of Miss St. Andrew Farm Queen at the St. Andrew Agricultural Show on Ash Wednesday. Raised with a love for farming, she currently...
Published:Thursday | February 15, 2024 | 8:33 AMBANG Bizarre
Most parents are guilty of telling their kids the occasional lie but the impact has been largely unexplored until this new study. Experts from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore enlisted the help of 564 children aged 11 to 12 children as...
Published:Thursday | February 15, 2024 | 8:27 AMBANG Bizarre
Mississippi nutritionist Lindsey DeSoto explained that shunning the traditional three meals a day can aid those with health issues such as heartburn and bloating. The reduced portion sizes when snacking on six to ten meals help a person's...
Published:Thursday | February 15, 2024 | 8:22 AMBANG Bizarre
A new study has found that the treats have a beneficial impact on cardiac health in a boost to those who are looking to celebrate Valentine's Day in style. Dr Avinash Hari Narayanan, clinical lead at London Medical Laboratory, said: "The...
Published:Thursday | February 15, 2024 | 8:13 AMBANG Bizarre
A study for Valentine's Day has found that men with domes – such as Jason Statham and Prince William – are "super desirable" for the fairer sex. Females say that broad shoulders, high cheekbones and a hairy chest all made...
Published:Thursday | February 15, 2024 | 7:59 AMBANG Bizarre
Vocal communication is known to be one of the most important human characteristics and those who speak in a lower pitch are regarded as "big and intimidating" by others. In their study, a team from Penn State University selected two male...
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 past's line-up of cartoons as...
Call for responsible behaviour following campaign-related accident in St Thomas After a Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) supporter reportedly lost a leg in a motor vehicle accident returning from nomination day activities in St Thomas, there is a call...
Ivalyn Taylor, the mother of 19-year-old police trainee Rayandre Pike, who drowned while attempting to rescue a colleague, expressed frustration over the Jamaica Constabulary Force's (JCF) silence and lack of communication regarding financial...
In a landmark case of revenge porn, a US-based software engineer has been ordered by the Jamaican Supreme Court to pay over $12 million to Jamaican attorney Kimberley Facey for allegedly causing the leak of intimate photos and videos of their...
During the coroner's inquest on Friday, Sonia McDowell Smith, the motorist involved in the crash that claimed the lives of Constable Orlando Irons and cult Pastor Kevin Smith, recounted the harrowing moments leading up to the tragedy. The...
Defence lawyers for former St Mary Western Member of Parliament (MP), Jolyan Silvera, who is facing charges related to his wife's murder, expressed their client's eagerness to be vindicated ahead of his April 11 bail hearing. The 52-year-...
