The 18th named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season is intensifying as of Tuesday morning, having developed in the Caribbean region. Tropical Storm Rafael is projected to steadily, if not rapidly, increase in strength as it progresses past the western coast of Jamaica, heading towards Cuba, where it is anticipated to make landfall later in…
Read MoreOlympic champion Noah Lyles is left scratching his head as he fails to sprint his way into the finals for the male track athlete of the year. World Athletics dropped the news bomb on Monday, and it seems like Lyles’ victory lap has hit a pothole. Lyles won the Athlete of the Year award in…
Read MoreMark your calendars for December 31st because Jamaica is ready to turn up the vibes with the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) Fireworks Festival 2024! It’s happening at the Kingston Waterfront, Ocho Rios Bay Beach, and Harmony Beach Park in Mobay, all at the same time. Best part? It’s totally free for everyone, and every year,…
Read MoreLONDON —Olukemi Olufunto Adegoke Badenoch (Kemi Badenoch), a prominent and outspoken lawmaker who many describes as a right-wing radical, has been appointed as the leader of Britain’s opposition Conservatives. Badenoch (pronounced BADE-enock) has made history to be the first Black woman to lead a major political party in the United Kingdom. She vowed to initiate…
Read MoreUniverse Boss Chris Gayle was featured on Virgin Radio Dubai this week inan interview with radio host, Kris Fade. Virgin Dubai is the United ArabEmirates #1 hit music radio station. The interview unfolds just as the excitement builds for Chris Gayle’s electrifying party, 40 Shades of Gayle, set to light up Dubai on November 2nd,…
Read MoreDr. Robert Brady, a surgeon based in the United States and serving as the section chief at Norwalk Hospital in Connecticut, spoke to Loop News, voicing deep concerns about the infrastructure of the children hospital facilities in Jamaica. These concerns became particularly urgent when his team was compelled to postpone a critical surgery that was…
Read MoreIMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva made the reference to Jamaica while responding to questions from reporters during a press briefing on the global policy agenda on Thursday, October-2024. Ms. Georgieva emphasized that Latin America faces significant growth challenges similar to those globally, with a need for reforms to enhance growth trajectories. She pointed out that…
Read MoreBillionaire Bill Gates ordered by Dutch court to stand trial in the Netherlands for allegedly ‘misleading the public about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines. A Dutch court has determined that billionaire and prominent advocate for global vaccination, Bill Gates, will stand trial in the Netherlands due to his alleged role in misleading the public regarding…
Read MoreAndrew Holness seems to be treading dangerously close to the edge with nuclear technology, raising concerns about the potential risks involved. Is it wise to dabble in such a contentious field, especially when the implications could be so severe? One has to wonder if the benefits truly outweigh the dangers lurking in the shadows of…
Read MoreAccording to the European website www.diepresse.com, it has been reported that in private Instagram conversations, Kabaka Pyramid expressed views regarding Jews and Israelis. The Jamaican musician and Reggae Grammy winner Kabaka Pyramid is currently on a European tour. But performances in Germany and Austria will not take place as planned: organizers in Munich, Innsbruck and…
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