Jamaica in a State of Anomie. Neither Party has a Crime Plan Where does the People’s National Party stand on its proposed techniques for addressing the nation’s surging crime rates? Empty rhetoric is backtracking. Jamaica can ill-afford more of the same. It is only the naive who don’t instantly question when a person with nothing…
Read MoreAccording to reports from Reuters, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu government, has taken a rather radical stance. This stance pertains to a resolution for the ongoing crisis in Gaza – a solution that essentially involves the ‘voluntary emigration’ of Palestinians currently residing in the beleaguered strip. The Netanyahu administration’s recent propositions suggest a new direction in…
Read MoreOn 11th November 2023, the Combat Support Battalion of the Jamaica Regiment executed a community clean-up activity in Denham Town. However, numerous people are contesting whether such tasks should fall under the purview of the Jamaica Defence Force. The clean-up initiative saw members of the Combat Support Battalion working hand in hand with Denham Town…
Read MoreIn cities across the globe, masses rally in support for Palestine. Worldwide, large numbers of people flocked the streets, vociferously expressing their unity with Palestine as the conflict with Israel intensifies. Solidarity demonstrations were staged in multiple cities, demanding an end to the Israeli airstrikes on Gaza. The US capital witnessed scenes of fervent protests,…
Read MoreAh, Jamaica! The land of reggae, jerk chicken, and 100m sprinters who redefine the meaning of “fast”. But hold your breath because there’s so much more to this beautiful island than you ever imagined – like inner-city Jamaicans using washing machines without running water. Genius, right? I mean, who needs running water when you’ve got…
Read MorePrime Minister Andrew Holness have yet to announced a date for the next General Election. According to Holness “Elections must be a routine, they must be very short and orderly and seamless and then you get back to business. But there are those who want to use elections to disrupt progress. So let me just…
Read MoreAccording to the police, the senseless killing that rocks the community on Rema, Trench Town that claimed two lives is said to be a reprisal for a gang leader’s death. Nevertheless, people who know Romaine Maragh closely, said he is an innocent victim on gun violence. At about 7:30 p.m., on November 2, a group…
Read MorePrime Minister Andrew Holness has announced today he is committed 50,000 water tanks to be distribute across Jamaica. He said, three thousand, 400-gallon tanks will be distributed to some of the most affected areas as part of the pilot programme in East & West Rural St Andrew, East and West St Thomas, East and West…
Read MoreJamaica does not officially recognize Palestine as a state. In the past, they have shown support for initiatives that can lead to a peaceful coexistence between Palestinians and Israelis, but as of now, Jamaica has not taken any definitive steps to recognize Palestine as an independent state. The Jamaican Government, led by then Prime Minister…
Read MoreThere have been confirmed reports that dancehall artiste Gully Bop has died. The controversial dancehall artiste who shot to stardom with the popular hit song ‘Everybody want a wuk offa mi’ was said to have been in ill health for a long time and subsequently died yesterday. According to All Music, Gully Bop, born Robert Lee…
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