From Somerton to surgical excellence
Growing up in rural St James, Camelia Lawrence dreamed of becoming a doctor after witnessing her grandfather suffer from epilepsy and struggle to access appropriate treatment in Jamaica. She vowed to become a doctor so she could help others in need. “I
OEC to clear outstanding PEP payments by Friday
The Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) has pledged to pay all outstanding claims from invigilators and presiding examiners who worked during the 2026 Grade 4 and Grade 5 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations by tomorrow. In a statement yesterday, th
California Crown, Fit to Fire showdown promises fireworks
Down-in-class CALIFORNIA CROWN galloped a bullet 1:05.1 for five and a half furlongs at exercise, prepping for his clash with American import FIT TO FIRE, who makes his second local appearance in Sundays Vassell ‘Jolly Man Najair Memorial. A Flori
US stocks sink as inflation gets worse
Worries about worsening inflation are weighing on Wall Street Wednesday and pulling the US stock market further from its record. The S&P 500 dropped 1.1 per cent and was on track for a fifth loss in the six days since setting its all-time high. The Do
Mr G bridges generations with ‘I Shall Be Released' project
When Mr G decided to brush off the I Shall Be Released riddim and make it glisten in 2026, he was uprooting nearly 60 years of music history. The original foundation rocksteady-reggae adaptation entered the space in 1969 through a song titled I Shall Be R
Dwayne Vernon | NaRRA: Hubris on the waterfront
The ancient Greeks had a word for the moment a powerful man starts believing his own press releases: hubris. They also had a word for what comes next: nemesis. Between the two lies a long history of clever people tripping over their own cleverness.
Letter of the Day | NaRRA's real problem isn't the salary. It's the scoreboard.
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent anger over the pay of the CEO of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) is not simple envy. The Government has confirmed that Major General Antony Andersons basic salary is $40 million per year and de
Something Extra | Thursday
Jamaica Reach to Recovery (JR2R) brought the energy to Emancipation Park in New Kingston for the second instalment of its Pink Power weekly workout sessions. Held every Thursday throughout October, the free fitness series is getting Jamaicans moving while
Ming-Na Wen's recipe for Popo's wontons
Wontons hold a special place in my heart. Sitting around our kitchen table making wontons is something I loved doing with my mother as a child. Time was scarce, so the chance to make wontons with her became special mother-daughter moments for us. She alwa
Fuel crisis hits Bali
DENPASAR (AP): Long lines of vehicles snaked outside gas stations across Indonesias resort island of Bali this week after fuel deliveries were disrupted by a combination of technical problems, bad weather, and surging demand, officials said yesterday.