LONDON: The world is in the grips of a mental-health crisis. From rising climate anxiety in rich countries like the United States to intense trauma in conflict zones like Ukraine and Gaza (especially among children), psychological suffering has...
Nestled in the heart of Jamaica, Mandeville stands as a testament to the transformative power of bauxite. Originally a quaint settlement, Mandeville has burgeoned into a vibrant town, intricately woven into the fabric of the island's history...
The Most Rev. Cyril Foster Garbett, Archbishop of York, officially opened the Queen’s School at 119 Constant Spring Road, emphasising the true purpose of education. In his address, he defined education as the development of the whole...
As Christmas approached in Accompong, the Accompong Maroons Advancement Committee, led by Rupert Robertson, undertook a fundraising drive to buy toys and gifts for over 400 children in the community, and the elderly. With the support of Bata Shoe...
Playboy Clubs International is set to introduce its renowned Playboy Bunnies to Jamaica, with plans to recruit 15 to 20 local girls for the distinctive Bunny hostess role at the Reef Club in Oracabessa. The Bunny uniform, featuring rabbit ears and...
Japanese motor ventures, including the renowned Toyota brand, entered the Jamaican market with the arrival in Kingston of a shipment containing 67 vehicles. This development follows the recent lifting of the ban on most imports from Japan by the...
Published:Thursday | January 11, 2024 | 8:48 AMBANG Bizarre
Researchers have found that bosses can reduce stress among their workforce if they allow them to use their devices in the office. Teams from the University of Galway and the University of Melbourne carried out research at the European branch of a...
Published:Thursday | January 11, 2024 | 8:42 AMBANG Bizarre
Scientists think that people need to become more like their ancestors in the way that they move and socialise with friends. British experts suggest that cavemen didn't suffer from modern issues such as heart disease and poor mental health...
Published:Thursday | January 11, 2024 | 8:34 AMBANG Bizarre
New data shows that those with the eating disorder and mental health condition are more prone to being early risers and also experience insomnia. The new study analysed genetic data from over 70,000 people and found a two-way association between...
Published:Thursday | January 11, 2024 | 8:27 AMBANG Bizarre
US researchers have discovered that individuals with hearing loss were 24 per cent less likely to pass away early if they regularly wore the device - compared to those who did not wear it. The team believes that the "exciting" results -...
Published:Thursday | January 11, 2024 | 8:20 AMBANG Bizarre
Films such as 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'Star Wars' often portray the oldest characters as the wisest, but new research suggests that the theory doesn't apply in the real world. Dr Judith Gluck, a psychologist at the...
BEIJING: China’s economic performance over the last year has been disappointing – so much so that some observers argue that growth has already peaked, and that it is all downhill from here. But it is far too soon to write off China...
NEW YORK : As Russia’s war against Ukraine continues to wreak havoc both regionally and globally, the Ukrainian people and their allies demonstrate remarkable determination and courage. But nearly two years after Russia launched its full-...
CAMBRIDGE: Another tumultuous year has confirmed that the global economy is at a turning point. We face four big challenges: the climate transition, the good-jobs problem, an economic-development crisis, and the search for a newer, healthier...
NEW YORK: Around this time a year ago, about 85% of economists and market analysts – including me – expected that the US and global economy would suffer a recession. Falling but still-sticky inflation suggested that monetary policy...
CHICAGO: With long-gestating antitrust cases against Google, Apple, and Amazon coming to fruition, many observers think that 2024 could be a turning point for Big Tech. Yet even as authorities press ahead with this litigation, they risk being...
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...
Nearly six in 10 Jamaicans express diminished feelings of safety in their homes over the past decade, a revelation from a recent poll by Don Anderson. This insight holds significant importance for Prime Minister Andrew Holness as he grapples with...
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn, has voiced apprehensions regarding the significant deficit of court reporters, emphasising the potential adverse effects on justice administration within circuit courts. Llewellyn expressed...
Egerton Newman, president of the Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS), has revealed that more than 500 taxi operators had their public passenger vehicle licences suspended last year under the New Road Traffic Act. Newman...
Jamelia Leslie, 28, and her brother Javone Leslie, who were sentenced to a combined 88 years in prison in 2019 for the murder of a mother and her two young children in Mavis Bank, St Andrew, have had their parole eligibility adjusted by the Court...
Minister Pearnel Charles Jr has identified a significant issue within the Canadian Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP) involving a growing number of Jamaican farmworkers absconding, labelling it a "big problem" with severe...
A poll led by Don Anderson, highlighted concerns about crime, violence, and corruption in the country as contributing factors to citizens' safety perceptions. The survey also indicated scepticism about the Jamaica Constabulary Force's crime...
As the country faces a declining birthrate, acting Senior Medical Officer at VJH, Dr Clayon Kelly, is advocating for young, healthy Jamaicans to consider having more children. Dr Kelly emphasised the importance of early family planning, citing the...
The Caribbean Leaders Conference opened on January 13, 1964, marked by notable figures such as Prime Minister Sir Alexander Bustamante, who took a general salute upon his arrival at Headquarters House. The Premier of Barbados, Hon. Errol Barrow,...
