Something Extra | Saturday
The 99th Running of the Jamaica St Leger brought a winning mix of sport and style to Caymanas Park on Sunday, as racegoers turned out for the second leg of the prestigious Triple Crown series. The stands were full, and the Directors Box buzzed...
‘Band-Aid' on building
Amid yesterdays protests from some employees over mould, poor air quality, and ventilation issues at the Administration Generals Department (AGD), the head of the entity is declaring that the building is not a “sick building” and that extensive.
Christmas in July unfolds in a ‘Tropical Wonderland'
“Imagine a Jamaica where every craft item, every flavour, and every handmade treasure fuel national prosperity. That is the Jamaica we are building, a nation where tourism is not just an economic driver, but a force of transformation, inclusion,...
Lights, Camera, Action
Despite the deadline jitters regarding the readiness of the venue, the Jamaica Cricket Association and Cricket West Indies have confirmed that the stage is set and everything is in place for the first-ever day-night Test match at Sabina Park, with...
Red Bull Dance Your Style competition returns
Popular dance competition Red Bull Dance Your Style returns to the Jamaican stage this August for its fifth staging, promising a night of culture, high energy, and freestyle flair. Set for August 23 on the lawns of Devon House, the showdown will...
Editorial | The case for media
Mia Mottley, the Barbadian prime minister, is right that the unchallenged peddling of false news could pose a threat Caribbean democracy. However, this newspaper looks forward to a fuller explanation of her idea for some kind of regional truth...
Letter of the Day | Don't abandon the debates, democracy needs them
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is growing public concern, and even some outrage on social media, at the reported $25 million price tag to stage this years National Political Debates. According to Brian Schmidt, chairman of the Jamaica Debates...
Ammesha Brown shares her growth as a plant mom
The connection between humans and nature can be a truly beautiful experience, with greenery breathing life into any space. And for Ammesha Brown, that connection has blossomed into something deeply personal. In full bloom and in love, she has...
Trump's evolving stance on Putin
WASHINGTON (AP): The United States is selling weapons to its NATO allies in Europe so they can provide them to Ukraine as it struggles to fend off a recent escalation in Russias drone and missile attacks, President Donald Trump and his chief...