JFF to seek answers from FIFA over Mpasi eligibility claims
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) is preparing to formally approach footballs world governing body, FIFA, following international media allegations that it knowingly permitted DR Congo to field an ineligible player during the World Cup intercontine
Bar operator robbed and shot by gunmen posing as customers in Old Harbour
A woman was robbed and shot several times by gunmen who posed as customers at her bar in Old Harbour, St Catherine on Tuesday. She has been hospitalised. The police report that about 11:30 a.m., the 31-year-old woman was at her bar along Darlington Drive
JFF to seek answers from FIFA over Mpasi eligibility claims
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) is preparing to formally approach footballs world governing body, FIFA, following international media allegations that it knowingly permitted DR Congo to field an ineligible player during the World Cup intercontine
From HBO Max to ‘Harry Potter,' here's what's now under the Skydance umbrella
Skydance-owned Paramount on Tuesday closed its US$81-billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, ushering in a new Hollywood giant. Skydance Corp emerges from one of the biggest mergers ever, US$111 billion including debt, in the media and entertainment in
R&B singer Freddie Jackson dies at 70
AP: Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson, known for his smooth ‘80s hits Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake) and You Are My Lady, has died. He was 70. A statement shared by his family on his official Instagram account confirmed Jackson died
Editorial | IDT still owes an explanation
The Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) occupies an important place in Jamaicas labour-relations landscape. It enjoys the confidence of most stakeholders, especially workers, who regard it as an honest arbiter of disputes between employees and employers
Answering Warmington's question
THE EDITOR, Madam: Recently, Everald Warmington, in his usual provocative way, asked a question that made many people uncomfortable: If Africans sold other Africans into slavery, why does Jamaica continue to pursue Britain for reparations? Fine. Let us ta
A smarter way to study for exams
If youre dreading a midterm exam, or just studying hard to keep up in any class, chances are your study habits involve taking notes as you read and then going back over them. Maybe you pull out (or click on) a highlighter. It turns out those old-fashio
Blood test or rectal exam?
For a man who has been putting off a prostate check because he fears “the finger”, there is something worth knowing: prostate cancer screening can begin with a blood test. You do not have to agree to a rectal examination before having a prostate-speci
Tropical Storm Isaias forms, forecast to become hurricane and hit US Gulf Coast this week
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Isaias formed early Wednesday in the warm waters off eastern Mexico and forecasters said it was expected to strengthen into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season before hitting the US Gulf Coast later in the week. Isaia