Port under probe - Billion-dollar cocaine bust triggers lockdown at wharf in Kingston
The Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) was under a virtual lockdown for several hours until late Friday as security forces continued a high-level operation into a major cocaine bust that the police have estimated at approximately J$1 billion. The o
Final attempt brings Jamaica first World U20 Gold
Triple jumper Michael-Andre Edwards gave Jamaica its first gold medal at the World Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, last night, winning the men's triple jump with a personal best and world-leading 17.08 metres with a legal wind reading of 1.1 met
A grand celebration of Jamaica 64
A grand celebration of 64 years of Jamaicas Independence unfolded seamlessly inside a sold-out National Stadium on Thursday at the annual, showpiece event, the Independence Grand Gala. This year, the gala took on a more musical overtone, with the intro
Editorial | Steelpan and the imperative of cultural preservation
On August 11, the United Nations observes World Steelpan Day, celebrating what has been widely acknowledged as the only significant instrument developed in the 20th century. When the General Assembly passed the resolution in 2023, it recognised the steelp
Robust infrastructure leadership critical for road development
THE EDITOR, Madam: Public discussion about Jamaicas roads often focuses on potholes, traffic congestion, construction delays, road closures and the cost of repairs. These are important concerns, but another part of the discussion deserves attention: t
Something Extra | Saturday
Rise and Toast kicked off Best Weekend Ever with an Independence Day celebration at Plantation Cove in St Ann on Thursday. The Smirnoff-sponsored event saw patrons put their own spin on the ‘Old Skool, New Skool theme, turning up in colourful, bold l
Trump again tries to restrict birthright citizenship court ruling
WASHINGTON (AP): President Donald Trump is once more trying to limit the number of people who are born in the country who can become American citizens, in a sign that, even after his first attempt at limiting birthright citizenship was rejected by the Sup