No republic status before Jamaica 60 celebrations
Jamaica’s long-awaited republic status will not be achieved in time for the island’s 60th independence anniversary on 6 August 2022. This was the announcement made…
Violence increases as students return to face-to-face classes
Violence is plaguing the grounds of high schools. After two years of no face-to-face classes, students are back in school, not just with books but…
Royal visitors not met with open arms
Protesters took to the streets outside of the British Royal Commission last Tuesday demanding an apology and reparations for slavery. The protest was in response…
Road fatalities becoming common
Road fatalities are becoming an expected occurrence in the lives of Jamaicans. Since the start of the year, over 95 people have died from motor…
Controversies continue to plague the JLP Administration
The JLP administration’s latest controversy came from a damning report from the Integrity Commission in which minister without portfolio, Robert Montague, granted gun licenses to…
The Disaster Risk Management Act ends but the pandemic continues
“Curfews will come to an end,” says Prime Minister Andrew Holness. The Disaster Risk Management Act (DRMA) was withdrawn, and all measures related to COVID-19…
The ripple effect of war on prices
The war between Ukraine and Russia is affecting the prices of several staples including wheat, oats, and their associated by-products. Ukraine has placed a ban…
Weak Jamaican currency paves the way for new $2,000 note
A $2,000 note will be the newest addition to Jamaica’s suite of banknotes and will start being used later this year. The note will feature…
Tips driving service in hospitality industry
Each year visitors come in their tens of thousands to enjoy the island’s sun, sand and sea along with top-notch service. Tyrone Smith (not his…
Higher airline ticket prices forecasted for travelers
Air travel will become more expensive for travelers due to the rising oil prices. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the average jet…