Mass shooting at a South African bar leaves 12 dead, including three children
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A mass shooting carried out Saturday by multiple suspects in an unlicensed bar near the South African capital left at least 12 people dead, police said. The victims included three children aged 3, 12 and 16....
‘No compromise'
A break-in at the Petersfield High School shelter has escalated tensions between residents and authorities, prompting Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie to demand round-the-clock police presence and warn that the Government will not put up...
An early Christmas gift for students in the arts
TORONTO: Yasmine Brown had dreams of becoming a basketball player, but eventually pivoted to focus on her mental health. Thats when she realised that she had all this time and energy to create things: she started drawing, learned how to paint,...
Whitmore gets award for excellence at Business House ceremony
Coach of Mount Pleasant Football Academy and national football icon Theodore Whitmore was the recipient of the Kingston and St Andrew Business House Football Associations Abe Alexander award for excellence for 2025 at the competitions awards...
Island Kings to bring holiday cheer, hope with charity concert
As Jamaica continues to rebuild from the devastation of Hurricane Melissa, local music collective Island Kings is stepping forward with music and community spirit. On Sunday, December 21, the group will host Kings of Christmas, a charity concert...
Editorial | Equality for persons with disabilities
In marking the International Day for Persons with Disabilities earlier this week, Pearnel Charles Jr, the labour and social security minister, stated a truism. The days of discussing this subject, or the concerns of people with disabilities (PWDs...
Letter of the Day | Teachers are doing their part, students must do theirs
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing in response to the article titled ‘Math whiz says fun learning yields top results, published on November 16. There is no doubt that Mijaun Talbot deserves his roses for his exceptional performance in his sitting...
Something Extra | Saturday
Heineken and Don Julio brought their signature touch to an intimate brunch at Sora Japanese Cuisine and Urban Lounge on Sunday, pairing Japanese-inspired dishes with a relaxed atmosphere. Guests arrived in brunch attire, and with the brands as the...