Hurricanes, a threat to Jamaica’s tourism
Jamaica has once again been spared another disastrous hurricane, one that the country could not have managed. However, Jamaica’s tourism industry might dwindle due to…
Imminent weather threat approaches Jamaica
Jamaica’s Meteorological Service has issued a severe weather warning for the island, with the high-pressure system expected over the weekend. The latest bulletin issued by…
Chang’s controversial ‘shoot to kill’
The police officers’ mantra is “to serve and protect”. According to a report done by Amnesty International, “Jamaican young men, especially those in marginalized and…
The high cost of the Negril welcome sign
The $12 million Negril welcome sign was not welcomed by the public after its unveiling on 9 September by Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett and…
Transport operators strike
Bus and taxi operators gathered in Half-Way-Tree and downtown Kingston throughout the week calling for a traffic ticket amnesty. The protest actions affected commuters’ ability…
New school year, same issues
As Jamaica heals from the COVID-19 Pandemic, the new 2022/23 academic year already presents challenges for some members of the school community. According to a…
Molly, Vaping and Edibles frequently used by high schoolers
A new study has found that there are three main drugs being abused by Jamaican secondary school students. “When we asked about the popular substances…
Corn and wheat prices drop
There has been a reduction in the cost of wheat, corn and other commodities that contribute to most of the world’s food supply. According to…
Cut in Chicken prices
Poultry farmers, Jamaica Broilers, has announced a decrease in prices of Best Dressed Chicken. The company reduced the cost of its Grade-A whole bird and…
Teachers are leaving Jamaica for better jobs
With just a few weeks for the new school semester to begin, there are already 400 teachers who have left the profession to relocate overseas…