Prime Minister Andrew Holness communicated via his social media account that today marked the completion another phase in his personal and professional development. A pursuit born out of a deep desire to examine the root causes and complex dimensions of violence in Jamaica from a more scientific, psycho-social, and geopolitical perspective so we can design…
Read MoreThe Social media sensation known as ‘Candy Wow’, legally named Keresia Brown, found herself in handcuffs today as she faced the St Catherine Parish Court on a serious charge of assault occasioning bodily harm, stemming from a shocking incident where she unleashed her fury on a woman at her stall in Old Harbour. The Passport,…
Read MoreAccording to various reports, law enforcement authorities in St Andrew North are engaged in an investigation regarding the murder of Jabari Johnson, known on TikTok as ‘1babaskenng’. Johnson was tragically shot multiple times during a live stream near Queenie’s Snack Shop on Red Hills Road. This unfortunate incident reportedly took place on April 28, 2025.…
Read MoreThe Whole Hearted Car Services Company, located in Ferry Pen, St. Catherine, and operated by Chinese nationals, has been mandated to suspend its operations until the immigration status of its Chinese employees is fully verified. This directive has been issued by the Work Permit Department of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. This follows…
Read MoreFormer Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell warns his children will not pursue athletic opportunities for Jamaica unless certain support systems are established. Furthermore, he indicated that, upon reflection, he would choose not to compete for Jamaica if given another chance. Powell made these comments in a social media post following a previous video showcasing his son’s…
Read MoreThe Ministry of Health & Wellness is advising the public not to consume chicken products recently washed ashore in Hellshire. These items, originating from Brazil, were not intended for local distribution and have been exposed to unsafe conditions, posing serious food safety risks. The authorities are particularly concerned about the potential contamination of these products…
Read MoreJamaica had the distinct honor of welcoming U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The bilateral relationship with the United States has endured for many decades; as stated by Prime Minister Andrew Holness, the visit represents an invaluable opportunity for meaningful discourse as Jamaica strives to uphold and enhance its relationship for the mutual benefit of…
Read MoreIn 2020, President Donald Trump proposed a ban of the app as he viewed it as a security threat. He signed an executive order instructing that ByteDance, the China-based parent company of TikTok, divest from the app, though the order was reversed by the Biden administration in 2021. In July 2020, then-President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air…
Read MoreCarlene Davis is pretty much a legend when it comes to Christmas tunes in Jamaica, and her song “Santa Claus, Do you Ever come to the Ghetto” is like the holiday anthem everyone knows! This year, she’s back at it for 2024 with a new take on the classic carol, “Oh Holy Night.” She teamed…
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