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Prakazrel Pras Michel, a member of the 1990s hip-hop group the Fugees, accompanied by defence lawyer David Kenner (right), arrives at federal court April 3, 2023, in Washington.
22 Dec, 2025 0

Rapper Pras files motion to avoid jail

Pras Michel has sought bail while he appeals his international fraud convictions. The Fugees rapper was convicted of 10 charges, including acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government, back…
This photo shows JPS crews carrying out restoration work in Montego Bay, St James.
22 Dec, 2025 0

Editorial | Energy reset now

It would be denying the obvious to claim Jamaica’s energy sector isn’t mired in controversy or lacking clarity in its direction. Last week, the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) advised peeved…
Letters
22 Dec, 2025 0

Unheeded ‘Gulf Lesson’

THE EDITOR, Madam: The US has been involved with Venezuela since oil was discovered there about a century ago, and, for a time, major American companies controlled 98 per cent of the production.…
Letters
22 Dec, 2025 0

Letter of the Day | Delroy Chuck and the long test of justice reform

THE EDITOR, Madam: Few public officials in modern Jamaica have served as long in a single portfolio as Justice Minister Delroy Chuck. Such longevity invites neither praise nor condemnation by…
Alisha Distant paused from her work at her desk for a quick photo op.
22 Dec, 2025 0

Turning hardship into hope

Some stories show how strength, humility, and joy can exist in the same person. The journey of Alisha Distant, Red Stripe’s 2024 Employee of the Year, does exactly that. Her life is not only a record…
22 Dec, 2025 0

Caribbean travel ban – Some more equal than others

THE EDITOR, Madam: It was recently announced by the United States administration that they have imposed travel bans against citizens of countries like Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and…
Bayern’s Luis Díaz (left) celebrates with Harry Kane after scoring their side’s third goal of the game during the Bundesliga match between FC Heidenheim and Bayern Munich in Heidenheim, Germany, yesterday.
22 Dec, 2025 0

Bayern take nine-point lead into winter break

HEIDENHEIM, Germany (AP): Harry Kane scored his 30th club goal of the season as Bayern Munich shrugged off an injury and illness crisis to sweep past Heidenheim 4-0 yesterday and go into the…
INTRESTNTIMESAHEAD (right),  ridden by Anthony Allen, wins the third running of the Will In Charge Trophy race  ahead of stablemate BRENDA BOY (left, Robert Halledeen)  and   MARK IDENTITY (centre, Dane Nelson) at Caymanas Park yesterday.
22 Dec, 2025 0

Intrestntimesahead lands Caymanas feature

INTRESTNTIMESAHEAD yesterday capitalised on the revolving door of condition races and Jason DaCosta’s smart move of seating claiming rider Anthony Allen, to score a workmanlike win over stablemate…
Sean Paul and Marsha Burrell-Rose, marketing, PR and missions manager at Food For The Poor (FFTP) Jamaica keep up the positive energy as the teams worked together to put together relief packages. VP Music Group has now partnered with FFTP to help rebuild J
22 Dec, 2025 0

VP Music Group partners with Food For The Poor

VP Music Group has partnered with Food For The Poor to support ongoing recovery efforts following the widespread damage caused by Hurricane Melissa, which displaced thousands of families and left many…