‘Despite our challenges, we have never been defeated’, says Swaby as KSAMC...
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, highlighted the progress made by people of African ancestry and praised descendants for continuing to overcome hardships. Swaby was...
View ArticleMystery persists as missing Swiss paintings reappear
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — One of the Switzerland's top art museums announced Sunday the return of two paintings that went missing last year, refusing to provide details in a case still under...
View ArticleAt least 14 dead in US tornadoes, storms
HOUSTON, United States (AFP) — At least 14 people were killed across the central United States as tornadoes and other extreme storms hit several states including Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma, officials...
View ArticleSouth Africa set West Indies 164 to win in T20I
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AFP) — Captain Rassie van der Dussen struck 51 from 31 balls as South Africa set West Indies a target of 164 to win in the third and final game of the three-match series at Sabina...
View ArticleWHO seeks $7b with fund-raising revamp
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The World Health Organization launched Sunday a new financing mechanism that aims to raise $7 billion of funds that can be deployed more quickly and flexibly. The UN agency...
View ArticleForex: J$156.63 to one US dollar
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Monday, May 27 ended trading at $156.63 up by three cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary. Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar ended...
View ArticlePope used gay slur in meeting with Italian bishops: media
VATICAN CITY, Holy See (AFP) — Pope Francis used an offensive gay slang word during a meeting with Italian bishops, where he joked about the number of gay men in seminaries, media reports said Monday....
View ArticleFrench navy seizes 2.4 tonnes of cocaine from Atlantic fishing boat
PARIS, France (AFP) — The French navy has seized 2.4 tonnes of cocaine from a Venezuelan fishing boat in the Atlantic, authorities said Monday. Acting on a tipoff from the customs department, a...
View ArticlePolice: Curfew imposed in George’s Valley, Manchester
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Police are reporting that a curfew will be imposed in the community of George’s Valley, Manchester following Sunday night’s deadly gun attack on 53-year-old Carlton Lewis. READ:...
View ArticleBasketball legend Bill Walton is dead
FLORIDA, United States (AFP) — Bill Walton, the former NBA Most Valuable Player, two-time champion and popular television commentator, died on Monday after a lengthy battle with cancer. After a stellar...
View ArticleCanadian woman fined $20,000 for disorderly conduct at airport
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A Canadian woman who was charged with disorderly conduct for cursing staff members at the Norman Manley International Airport while trying to board a flight on Monday has been fined...
View ArticleMan fined $100,000 for obtaining fraudulent passport
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man was fined $100,000 for charges in relation to a passport he fraudulently obtained and forgot about when he reapplied for another passport recently. Fifty-two-year-old Axie...
View ArticleHighest-number of genuine calls to Fire Brigade is for bushfires – McKenzie
KINGSTON Jamaica — The highest-number of genuine calls received by the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) in 2023, were for bushfires. In fact, calls for bushfires went up more than 80 per cent last year. This...
View ArticleSecurity minister urges Golding to ensure practice of separating police...
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In light of recent statements made by Oppositions Spokesperson on National Security, Peter Bunting at the recently concluded annual conference of the Jamaica Police Federation,...
View ArticleJackson warns of street protests, court action if JLP pushes ahead with...
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Member of Parliament for St Catherine South, the People’s National Party’s (PNP) Fitz Jackson has warned of street protests and possible court action if the Government proceeds with...
View ArticleMaradona medical team’s trial postponed to October
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP)— The long-awaited criminal trial of eight medical professionals accused of negligence in the death of Argentina football legend Diego Maradona, due to start next week, was...
View ArticleGov’t investing US$20 million to bolster social safety net programmes
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr, says a US$20-million investment will be made to expand coverage of social protection programmes and enhance their...
View ArticleRose Garden Community Centre renovated on Labour Day
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Rose Garden Community Centre in Kingston was renovated on Labour Day by residents with support from Project STAR and Carreras Limited. Residents of Rose Garden came out, rolled...
View ArticleOsaka in tears after epic Swiatek defeat but admits: ‘I’ve felt worse’
PARIS, France (AFP)— Naomi Osaka said she wept after Wednesday's epic French Open defeat to Iga Swiatek but insisted: "I've felt worse". The Japanese superstar led 5-2 in the final set of a pulsating...
View ArticleHaiti transitional council names prime minister
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP)— Haiti's transitional government council on Tuesday named a new prime minister to lead the violence-hit Caribbean nation, council members said, choosing Garry Conille, who...
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