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KINGSTON, Jamaica – Liberty Business, formerly known as C&W Business, has renewed its commitment to help local businesses innovate faster, operate more efficiently, strengthen resilience, and compete in an increasingly digital global economy.The company was officially reintroduced on Tuesday, May 19, during a launch event at the Rose Hall Great House in Montego Bay, marking what the company says is a significant milestone in the evolution of its enterprise business across Jamaica and the […]

Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) staged a walkout from the House of Representatives moments before tributes to former parliamentarian, the late Leslie Campbell, after attempts to continue debate over the delayed tabling of the Integrity Commission report involving the Firearm Licensing Authority were shut down by the deputy speaker of the House.The tense confrontation marked the latest development in a growing dispute over Parliament’s handling of Integrity Commission reports, […]

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green faced a second bout of grilling from attorney-at-law Hugh Wildman during the Home Circuit Court murder trial of six policemen on Tuesday, with the minister being asked to give specific details on what he said he recalled about the 2013 shooting deaths of Matthew Lee, Mark Allen and Ucliffe Dyer.Lee, Allen and Dyer, who were travelling in a blue Mitsubishi Outlander motor vehicle, were shot dead by the police during an alleged shootout on Acadia Drive very close […]

Former Minister of Education Dr Mavis Gilmour made a rare visit to the Parliament on Tuesday as a guest of Labour and Social Security Minister Pearnel Charles Jr.Charles Jr, who was making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, noted that Gilmour, who celebrated her 100th birthday last month, also served as minister of social security and consumer affairs.Charles Jr told the House that this year’s celebration of National Centenarians Day on May 20 “carries […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party (PNP) says the shooting death of Latoya Bulgin by a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force is deeply troubling and should raise several concerns among all well -thinking Jamaicans at home and in the diaspora.In a statement on Tuesday, the Opposition said the shooting, which took place in Granville, St James, on Sunday, raises serious questions about the use of lethal force by members of the security forces.“ The unfortunate demise of Ms […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dubbed ‘Access Jamaica’, the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP) of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security will be strengthened with the procurement of two mobile units to serve rural communities.Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr made the announcement on Tuesday during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives.“The Early Stimulation Programme stands as a vital pillar of our social protection framework, offering […]

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States on Tuesday began enforcing a law requiring tech platforms to remove sexual deepfakes and other non-consensual intimate imagery, but experts warned of shortcomings and raised online censorship concerns.President Donald Trump signed the Take It Down Act last year, criminalising the online distribution of non-consensual sexual imagery that is often created using cheap and widely available artificial intelligence tools.The Federal Trade […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Seven scholarships are to be established in the names of Jamaica’s seven most recent ministers of labour as part of a restructured Social Intervention Programme aimed at better serving the most vulnerable Jamaicans.Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr, said the revamped programme will include three major elements:The establishment of the Executive Development and Growth Experience (EDGE) Internship Programme within the Ministry of Labour and Social […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) is advising the public that workers at the National Works Agency (NWA) have indicated their intention to withdraw their services if urgent action is not taken to address long-standing concerns relating to staff restructuring and reclassification.The JCSA, in a statement on Tuesday, said the concerns, raised by approximately 78 employees, include salary anomalies, non-alignment of technical officers, non-payment of eligible […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, is encouraging Jamaicans across the island to participate in Labour Day 2026 activities under the theme ‘One People, One Purpose, In All Things Jamaica Wins’.Labour Day will be observed on Monday, May 25, as May 23, the designated date, falls on a Saturday this year.In an interview with JIS News, Minister Grange said the theme reflects the spirit of resilience and unity that defines the Jamaican […]

When Kennedy Mensah returns to Jamaica in September for his third awards ceremony, the event will have a different name, change in venue and format. Originally known as the Grammy Certificate Ceremony, it is now known as the Music In Excellence Ceremony.Scheduled for September 15, its new home is the Courtleigh Auditorium in New Kingston. It was previously held at the nearby Audi Showroom.Unlike earlier stagings in Kingston, South Florida and London, Mensah’s Back 2 Da Future Music Limited […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Recording artiste Beenie Man is rubbishing recent allegations that he assaulted another artiste, describing them as false, malicious and defamatory.The artiste, whose given name is Moses Davis, said in a statement on Tuesday, that he had retained legal counsel and is working on compiling evidence to show the claims are false.“We hereby demand the immediate removal of all posts, videos, stories, and other publications asserting or repeating these claims, together with a […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has signed what is being described as a “landmark memorandum of understanding” with the Jamaica Household Workers Union to support collaboration in training, occupational safety, health awareness and public education.Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr made the announcement on Tuesday during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives.Noting that the union celebrates 35 years of […]

BOURNEMOUTH United Kingdom (AFP) -- Pep Guardiola said he would speak to Manchester City's hierarchy over his future after a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth ended his team's hopes of winning the Premier League.The result at the Vitality Stadium confirmed Arsenal as English champions after a 22-year wait.City are four points behind their rivals with just one game remaining and cannot catch them.Widespread reports on Monday said City boss Guardiola would stand down after Sunday's final Premier League […]

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) – A High Court judge in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has sentenced a 56-year-old fisherman to 10 years in jail after he was found guilty of causing the death of his friend, Cameron Alexander, a security guard, whom he struck in the head with a rum bottle in August 2023.SVG Justice Rickie Burnett imposed the sentence on Joel Ashton also called 'Goat', deducting  the period the convicted man had spent on remand awaiting trial.The court heard that between […]

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) —The United States (US) will ensure that the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) team are able to travel to play in the World Cup, making an exemption in an entry ban over Ebola, a US official said Tuesday."We expect the DRC team to be able to attend the World Cup," a senior State Department official said on condition of anonymity.The United States has banned non-Americans who have been in the DRC, Uganda or South Sudan in the previous 21 days from visiting […]

A number of Jamaicans were among the winners at last weekend’s National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA) Outdoor Track and Field Championships held at New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs, New Mexico. Shaquane Gordon of Odessa College, Shadane Smith and Jayval Wright of Hinds Community College and Aaron McKenzie of New Mexico Junior College were among the winners at the three-day championships.Shadane Smith led a Jamaican clean sweep of the top three places in the men’s 400m […]

HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — The United States (US) and Cuba held talks this week on a US offer of $100 million in assistance for the crisis-hit adversary, a US official said Tuesday.Mike Hammer, the US ambassador to Havana, met Monday with foreign ministry officials, the State Department official said on condition of anonymity."We have been in close coordination with the Cubans. We had a meeting yesterday (Monday) and continue to pursue that proposal aggressively," the official said.The aid would be […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder, possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorised possession of ammunition, and using a firearm to commit a felony following a shooting incident in Kingston on March 1.Police say the charges were laid against Andre Brown, otherwise called ‘Biggs’ of a Kingston Address, following the death of a man on Freeman Lane, also in the parish, on Sunday, March 1.The deceased has been identified as 26-year-old Tyrick Peart of a […]

Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions on Tuesday for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth.Pep Guardiola's men needed to win on England's south coast to keep the title race alive but fell short despite a late goal from Erling Haaland.After finishing second for the past three seasons, Mikel Arteta's Gunners have finally made it over the line to end a six-year trophy drought.Arsenal edged to the brink of the title with an unconvincing 1-0 win over […]

Despite his team falling short in the final of this year’s KFC U18 Elite Cup,Eric Rademakers believes the competition has already accomplishedsomething far greater than lifting a trophy — creating an environmentthat supports the long-term development of Jamaica’s youngfootballers.Rademakers, who serves both as head coach of Kingston Football Academy(KFA) and organiser of the tournament, saw his KFA side lose toPortmore United in the final. However, for him, the competition wasnever solely […]

MOUNTAIN VIEW, United States (AFP) — Search engine Google on Tuesday showed off its plan to turn its famous search bar into an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant that can book restaurants, track news and contact businesses -- just by asking a question.Three years after struggling to keep up with ChatGPT, Google has been racing to roll out AI tools that build on its grip over online search.The company's Gemini AI app now has 900 million monthly users, twice as many as last year. Its […]

Emerging reggae artiste King Inkosi is looking to spark meaningful conversation with the release of his new single, Cannabis, a hard-hitting cultural anthem highlighting what he describes as the continued unfair treatment of Jamaica’s lower-class herb farmers despite the country’s marijuana decriminalisation laws.Raised in Manchester, the conscious reggae artiste says the inspiration behind the track came from witnessing firsthand the struggles many ordinary Jamaicans connected to the herb […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — More than 90 high school students gathered at The University of the West Indies recently to participate in the Reggae Jammin Mathematics Marathon, as part of preparations to sit their exams.The full-day initiative offered guided tutoring sessions, interactive problem-solving activities and direct, practical support in an environment where students felt encouraged rather than overwhelmed.“At Reggae Jammin, we believe in supporting young people both inside and outside of […]

For his first releases in 2026, Krueshef shows his versatility on My Sound and Blaze dem Up, which came out in January and on May 15, respectively. These songs are an homage to the Jamaican music he listened to as a youth in St Croix.My Sound, which features Lawgiver, is co-produced by Krueshef, Steely and Clevie, Jtwist, Lawgiver and Kimani. Blaze Dem Up is co-produced by Austin Joseph and Lloyd Laing.“My Sound is a song to uplift and strengthen one’s self-esteem and have confidence in […]