Category: News

For over 130 years, Quaker Oats’ Aunt Jemima line of pancake syrups and foods have bene on the shelf with a black woman named after the character. The US …

While efforts are being focussed on mitigating the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the World Health Organisation (WHO) is calling on governments around the world not to turn …

A promising 28-year-old Jamaican student has been shot and killed by a United States police trooper under questionable circumstances two days before George Floyd was murdered. The Jamaican – …

Some 500 school leaders are currently participating in the Virtual Instructional Leadership (VIL) online course, which will equip them with the necessary skills and competencies to effectively manage their …

By Joan Wilson Watching the video where the police officer had his foot in George Floyd’s neck was heartrending. It was the same for others who are now protesting …

Although there is no vaccine against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), vaccinations against seasonal influenza and measles are available to prevent respiratory illness and vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks during the …

Jamaica will play a key role in restoring global tourism when the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic ends, says Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett. He said that the country is not only …

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is self-isolating over coronavirus fears, his office has announced. Mr Trudeau’s wife, Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau, began to show mild symptoms of illness late on Wednesday …

Low-skilled workers would not get visas under new immigration plans unveiled by the government. It is urging employers to “move away” from relying on “cheap labour” from Europe and …

Amid speculation that it could have been a case of tit for tat, Jamaica House has offered reasons as to why Prime Minister Andrew Holness did not attend the 31st …