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Ghanaian recording artiste Moliy has responded to a statement made by Shaggy regarding what he said was her unwillingness to clear songs on the Shake It To The Max rhythm following the global success of her hit single of the same name. In an interview with the UK’s Capital Xtra on Tuesday, Moliy shared that her decision stemmed from the urge to head in a different creative direction, rather than...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has reported that disbursement under the Restoration of Owner-Occupants Family Shelters (ROOFS) Programme is now at $8.25 billion of the $10 billion allocated. In a media release on Wednesday, the ministry said this reflects a major scale-up of support to households affected by Hurricane Melissa last October. According to the ministry, this latest figure shows an additional $3 billion in...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica is strengthening its role in regional discussions on ageing and labour policy as Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr, participates in a major social security forum in Brazil. In a release, the ministry said Charles Jr is in São Paulo, Brazil, attending the International Social Security Association Regional Social Security Forum for the Americas, scheduled for March 25 to 27, 2026. The forum...

Leaders Montego Bay United (MBU) will hope to rebound from Sunday’s 3-1 loss to Chapelton Maroons when they travel to face Molynes United in their Jamaica Premier League third round game at Constant Spring on Wednesday afternoon. MBU lost to Chapelton for the first time on Sunday but still lead the points table with 57 points, five more than Mt Pleasant FA who have two games in hand, and Racing...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — There are signs that Thursday’s final of the Class 1 boys 400m could be historic after seven athletes dipped under 47.00 seconds in Wednesday’s semifinals at the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls Athletics Championships at the National Stadium. Title chasing Jamaica College will have two athletes in the final as well as William Knibb Memorial. Jamaica College’s Makaelan Woods was the fastest qualifier with 46.39 seconds, ahead of...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall artiste I-Octane has sought to validate his claim of making history, providing proof that his music video for Money Prayer topped the iTunes Top 200 All Genres chart. The achievement, which places him ahead of major global acts like Bad Bunny, sparked debate in some industry circles, prompting the artiste to respond. READ: I-Octane 1st dancehall/ reggae artiste to hit #1 on iTunes Top 200 all...

Attorney-at-law Hugh Wildman on Tuesday strongly opposed an application by prosecutor Kathy-Ann Pyke for special measures for three witnesses to be able to testify via video link in the Home Circuit Court murder trial of six policemen. According to Wildman, the application is inadequate as it is merely based on a statement made by an officer of the Independent Commission of Investigations (Indecom), who is also a witness in the...

The United States is expanding a policy that requires non-immigrant visa applicants to pay a bond of up to US$15,000 before entering the country, as part of President Donald Trump’s wider push to tighten immigration rules. Al Jazeera reported that the State Department has added 12 more countries to the scheme, bringing the total to 50. Most affected nations are in Africa, and critics say the high costs unfairly target...

MIAMI, United States (CMC) — The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) Wednesday opened its first office in the United States outside of Washington DC, as part of  the efforts to advance private-sector-led development and strengthen the financial institution’s role in connecting global investors with opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). “Miami is where investors are, where decisions are made, and where deals are structured,” said IDB Group...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB) is urging businesses to take a more structured approach to tax payments, warning that lump-sum obligations during the tax period can strain cash flow and disrupt operations. At a seminar hosted by the bank, officials said many firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, continue to rely on existing cash reserves to meet tax obligations, limiting their ability to fund day-to-day activities...

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Hundreds of British teenagers will trial social media bans and time limits on apps as part of consultations over new measures to keep children safe online, the government announced Wednesday. The pilot comes as the government seeks views from parents on whether to follow Australia and issue a blanket ban on social media for children under 16. Three hundred youngsters aged 13 to 17 will...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister with responsibility for Works, Robert Nesta Morgan, is in Peru this week for a series of important discussions and technical exchanges on infrastructure delivery, reconstruction, resilience and institutional reform. Minister Morgan is leading the Government of Jamaica delegation participating in the 1st LATAC-UK Infrastructure Forum, being held in Lima from March 23 to 26, 2026. The forum brings together senior government officials from across Latin America...