Today’s heavy showers did not stop a large group of Christians from marching through The City, to once again protest the Government’s proposal to legalize same-sex unions. Holding placards sending strong messages in one hand, and umbrellas in the next, more than 200 Christians from different churches, participated in the third of five marches, organized […]
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News Paula Lindo 53 Minutes Ago Sir Sean Connery as James Bond in the 1971 film “Diamonds are Forever.” Photo courtesy Getty Images Sir Sean Connery, best known for his portrayal of secret agent James Bond, passed away on Friday at the age of 90. The Scottish actor died in his sleep at his home […]
News Yvonne Webb Just Now Kamla Persad-Bissessar – THE decision by the UNC to abstain from the passage of the 2021 budget in the Parliament last Friday was a principled decision says Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar. In the House of Representatives last Thursday, 22 government members voted for the Appropriation (Financial Year 2021) Bill 2020 […]
JetBlue today announced a revised launch timeline for new nonstop service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Georgetown, Guyana’s Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO). A release from JetBlue said that flights will initially operate up to four times weekly on JetBlue’s new Airbus A321neo aircraft beginning December 11, 2020 with seats available for purchase […]
(Jamaica Gleaner) It was the afternoon of Friday, October 17, 2014 when Joan Martin was at home in the United Kingdom (UK) with a church sister and her phone rang. On the phone was an administrator at the school where her then 16-year-old son Osime Brown was enrolled. Life for the Jamaican immigrant was about […]
Commentary Newsday 8 Hrs Ago Dr Crystal Benjamin – DR CRYSTAL BENJAMIN Months later and covid19 is still here, and some of us are not happy about it. Chronic stress is on the rise. Owing to the covid19 restrictions, families have experienced dramatic changes in their lifestyles. Balancing a career and home schooling; experiencing a […]
(Jamaica Observer) SIBLINGS Dwayne and Feleca Jonas are now both waiting to be called to the Jamaican Bar Association, having recently successfully completed their two-year tenure together at Norman Manley Law School (NMLS). Though the brother/sister duo, who are two years apart in age, are overjoyed and thankful, it has also left them in a […]
Features Carol Quash 8 Hrs Ago Dr Gabrielle Hosein says, ‘There’s so much to do with life, but in phases and stages.’ – Vidya Thurab When Dr Gabrielle Hosein spoke with WMN last week, she said, “There’s so much to do with life, but in phases and stages.” And that’s just how Hosein approaches hers. […]
Commentary Newsday 6 Hrs Ago – JULIET ALLEYNE Tough love is not enough! To be effective in the rehabilitation of young offenders or children in need of supervision, it requires more than just the tough approach. As you read, reminisce on whether you heard, witnessed or have been the recipient of “licks like peas”, kneeling […]
Features Tyrell Gittens 8 Hrs Ago Salina Peterson wants government to identify TT Sign Language (TTSL) as a national language and to establish laws to protect the deaf from abuse. – Angelo Marcelle This interview was facilitated using the sign language interpretation services of Johannah-Rae Reyes. Currently a participant in the Deaf Empowerment and Advancement […]