Costa Ricas top court seeks to strip President Chaves immunity over corruption case
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Ricas Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the countrys legislature to strip President Rodrigo Chaves of his legal immunity so he can stand trial on corruption charges. Chaves, accused of awarding lucrative...
Warmington's regret
Western Bureau: Controversial South West St Catherine Member of Parliament (MP) Everald Warmington has apologised and withdrawn a statement in which he used an expletive on a Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) platform in Westmoreland on Sunday night....
PNP not running a frivolous campaign, says Dr Dayton Campbell
Western Bureau: Dr Dayton Campbell, the Peoples National Party (PNP) general secretary, says his party wants to form the next Government of Jamaica because it wants to fix the countrys infrastructure so that the people can enjoy a better...
‘We block out negativity'
HAVING WON his first 400-metre national title on Sunday at the JAAA National Junior and Senior Championships, Rusheen McDonald is taking aim at 43.93 seconds — his own national record. “I feel like Im in a 43 [seconds] shape this year. I feel like.
Development financing meeting gets under way in Spain
Leaders of many of the worlds nations, but not the United States, gathered Monday in Spain to tackle the growing gap between rich and poor nations and try to drum up the trillions of dollars needed to close it. More than 70 world leaders and other...
Happy International Reggae Day
The founder of International Reggae Day (IRD), Andrea Davis, emphasises that “this year is a global rallying cry to reignite the message, amplify the sound and elevate the voices that matter”. Today, July 1, marks 31 years since action to get the...
Editorial | A sovereign wealth fund
In wrapping up the debate in March on the Governments 2025/26 budget, Fayval Williams, the finance minister, ridiculed the Opposition over Michael Manleys introduction of the Bauxite Production Levy in the 1970s. It, Ms Williams said, cost...
Letter of the Day | Working together will achieve success in education
THE EDITOR, Madam: As educators, our role goes beyond just teaching; we are also mentors and guides for our students. Its important for us to act professionally and to fulfil this responsibility for the betterment of our society. Some...
A timeless love story with Matthew and Brittany
Some love stories bloom slowly, quietly, intentionally, and with a kind of ease that feels meant to be. Thats how it was for Brittany Coke and Matthew Webster. What started as a passing encounter became a friendship, then a partnership, and now, a...
IMO to mandate anti-harassment training for seafarers by 2026
THE INTERNATIONAL Maritime Organization (IMO) will introduce mandatory anti-harassment training for all seafarers starting January 1, 2026, under amendments to the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Code. The...
67 killed in Gaza
CAIRO (AP): Israeli forces killed at least 67 people in Gaza on Monday with airstrikes that left 30 dead at a seaside cafe and gunfire that left 22 others dead as Palestinians tried to get desperately needed food aid, witnesses, hospital and health...