Congo will execute more than 170 people convicted of armed robbery, official says
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Some 102 men were executed by the Congolese government in the past week, and 70 more are set to be executed, the country's minister of justice said Sunday in a statement to the Associated Press. It said the men,...
Traffic ticket crackdown
The police have approximately 30,000 arrest warrants for motorists who have ignored tickets issued for traffic violations, a senior official has disclosed. Already, the police have embarked on a “very aggressive” national drive to have them...
NCB grants 28 life-changing wishes for holidays
NCB Foundation sought to bring the spirit of giving to life at its 2024 Grant a Wish Reveal Ceremony, held last month in Kingston. During the ceremony, 28 men, women, and children from across Jamaica had their wishes granted through this years...
Molynes' McGregor too hot for Harbour View
Peter McGregor made an impressive return to the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) yesterday as he scored a brace in Molynes Uniteds emphatic 3-1 win over lowly Harbour View at Drax Hall in St Ann. McGregor, who was a key figure in Dunbeholdens run to...
Intimate concert ‘a great way to start 2025'
The thousands who made their way to Plantation Cove in St Ann on Saturday — braving never-ending lines of traffic — is testament to the enduring strength of reggae music and the overwhelming pulling power of legends Buju Banton and Beres Hammond....
Editorial | No questioning crime statistics
Last years reported 19-per-cent reduction in murders, meaning that 265 fewer people were intentionally killed in Jamaica than in 2023, are important statistics which the vast majority of the islands citizens will, unquestionably, be happy...
Letter of the Day | Hope in times of despair
THE EDITOR, Madam: As we move into a general election year, its impossible not to reflect on its co-relationship with the recent Christmas season. For many foreign visitors, the holiday was a joyous time filled with family celebrations and the...
Something Extra | Monday
Marquee Entertainments food-and-drink-inclusive Midnight ChiQ at Nethersole Place on the Kingston Waterfront was the ultimate New Years Eve experience. Patrons rolled out in their finest to enjoy delectable fare, great music, stunning décor, and...
New Orleans mourns victims of truck attack with tearful vigil and celebration of life
NEW ORLEANS (AP): New Orleans mourned, wept and danced at a vigil on Saturday evening along the famous thoroughfare where a man rammed a pickup truck into a crowd, killing and injuring revellers who were there to celebrate the new year. A...