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...
The investigation into the murder of Melissa Silvera, wife of former People’s National Party legislator Jolyan Silvera, takes a critical turn with reported photographs from the crime scene at Diamond Court, Stony Hill. Jolyan Silvera faces...
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...
Buccaneer Beach in Kingston is a serene coastal haven. This hidden gem offers a peaceful retreat from bustling city life, providing locals and visitors with a scenic escape just minutes away from the heart of Kingston.
Minister of Finance and Planning, the Hon Edward Seaga, formally inaugurated the Jamaica Stock Exchange, announcing its commencement of trading. The minister outlined two primary objectives for the exchange: facilitating companies in Jamaica by...
In a monumental boxing showdown at the National Stadium, challenger George Foreman seized the world heavyweight title from champion Joe Frazier in a relentless display, forcing referee Arthur Mercante to halt the bout in just one minute and 35...
The official launch of Project Food Farms, a key initiative aimed at achieving food self-sufficiency in Jamaica, took place in Hounslow, South St Elizabeth, with an estimated 4,000 participants from across the island. Prime Minister Michael Manley...
In a significant move towards introducing television to the island, the contract between the Jamaican Government and the Scottish Television Consortium was formally signed yesterday in the presence of Prime Minister Sir Alexander Bustamante. The...
Published:Thursday | January 25, 2024 | 8:55 AMBANG Bizarre
Boffins have found that breaking up the day with 180 seconds of the practice per hour is good for those tied to their desks in the office or at home. Yoga is seen as an effective method of slashing the chance of diabetes as it reduces blood sugar...
Published:Thursday | January 25, 2024 | 8:51 AMBANG Bizarre
A fruit drink is often seen as a healthy option, but new research suggests that they contribute to weight gain in kids and should be avoided in order to tackle obesity. Scientists from the University of Toronto analysed data from over 46,000...
Published:Thursday | January 25, 2024 | 8:47 AMBANG Bizarre
Experts have discovered that THE coronavirus infects brain cells responsible for a person's mood, stress and movement, stopping them from functioning correctly. Lab experiments have shown that COVID-19 damages production of the 'happy...
Published:Thursday | January 25, 2024 | 8:44 AMBANG Bizarre
Norwegian researchers have discovered that those who regularly consume cans of energy drinks are at an increased risk of insomnia. People aged between 18 and 35 who had energy drinks every day slept for around half an hour less than those who only...
Published:Thursday | January 25, 2024 | 8:40 AMBANG Bizarre
A new study from University College London (UCL) discovered that interactions between the immune, nervous, and endocrine systems were worse in people experiencing sudden and ongoing money worries. The three systems need to communicate well for the...
PRINCETON: On January 22, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Executive power will symbolically fuse with the Hindu religion – harking back to myths of Indian...
NEW HAVEN : “It’s the economy, stupid.” This famous slogan from Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign was once thought to capture the key issue on American voters’ minds in any election year. So, will that mantra...
DAVOS :With voters in 76 countries heading to the polls in 2024, this is a record-breaking year for democracy. Yet it coincides with an alarming rise in right-wing populism, which increasingly blames policies to address climate change for voters...
