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Sir Kenneth Hall (left) in conversation with other past students of Rusea’s High at the recent launch of the Hanover-based school’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
03 Nov, 2026 0

Rusea’s readies to celebrate 250-year legacy

WESTERN BUREAU: Rusea’s High is gearing up to celebrate its 250th anniversary next year and several past students of the Lucea, Hanover-based school are determined on making it a memorable affair…
Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) President Wayne Chen.
03 Nov, 2026 0

Chen urges caution amid push for mental health clauses at work

Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) President Wayne Chen says there should be serious consideration of incorporating provisions for employee well-being, including access to care, into employment…
The Caribbean Maritime University in Kingston.
03 Nov, 2026 0

CMU cash flow report clears hurdle in fraud trial

A report related to the movement of money into and out of a Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) account has been admitted into evidence in the ongoing fraud trial involving former Education Minister…
Audrey Thomas
03 Nov, 2026 0

Jamaica-born author challenges inherited expectations in new book

What happens when the lessons we inherit from our families, cultures and communities collide with the lives we ultimately choose to live? For Jamaica-born, United States-based attorney, author and…
FILE - A Meta logo is shown on a video screen at LlamaCon 2025, an AI developer conference, in Menlo Park, Calif., April 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
03 Nov, 2026 0

Meta delays new terms after challenge from Norway media

Meta said it was postponing the rollout of new terms for its business accounts after an outcry from media companies and open-web advocates who said the updated rules would allow the tech giant to…
Deshawn Byfield from Kingston College celebrates after scoring a goal against St Andrew Technical High School in the Walker Cup quarter-final at the Watehouse Stadium on October 3.
03 Nov, 2026 0

‘Wait-and-see’ game a threat – ISSA

ISSA Competitions Officer Ewan Scott has warned that schools risk bringing the integrity of schoolboy football into disrepute by delaying complaints, as a growing number of disputes have placed the…
Zelecia Smith (front row, second right), CEO of the Paris Ruby Company Limited in Montego Bay, St James, poses with representatives of several organisations and companies which were recognised for carrying and advertising the company’s products over the
03 Nov, 2026 0

Paris Ruby eyes larger slice of global cake market

WESTERN BUREAU: Zelecia Smith, chief executive officer of St James-based Paris Ruby Company Limited, is aiming to make the company’s cakes and cake mixes an international household name, with plans to…
Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association President O’Brian Heron.
03 Nov, 2026 0

Jamaican hotels challenge Booking.com over tax fee

WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaican hoteliers are challenging Booking.com’s decision to charge commissions on government taxes, warning that the November 17 implementation will increase operating costs as…
Entertainment
03 Nov, 2026 0

Martha Stewart labels her homeless stunt ‘insensitive’

Multimillionaire lifestyle guru Martha Stewart - who is said to be worth around US$400 million - says her decision to dress as a homeless person for Halloween was “intended” to raise “awareness”.…