KINGSTON, Jamaica — FIFA president Gianni Infantino is at the National Stadium in Kingston for Jamaica’s Concacaf Nations League game against Guatemala. Infantino arrived around 7:00 pm amid an ongoing re-election campaign for the top job in football. The FIFA president’s campaign has been marred by controversy surrounding a proposal to take aspects of the World Cup to private investors, which prompted swift and widespread backlash from football associations worldwide....

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, September 25, ended trading at $159.45, up 30 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary. Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar ended trading at $113.32, up from $113.10, and the British pound ended at $211.20, down from $211.43.

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has welcomed the signing of a partnership agreement between Sandals Resorts and Royal Caribbean Group, highlighting its potential to expand Jamaica’s international reach, support tourism investment and create opportunities for workers and local businesses. “Sandals is a Jamaican success story, built on the vision of Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart and the contribution of generations of Caribbean hospitality professionals. His son, Adam Stewart, has carried that legacy forward...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Senator Dr Maziki Thame told her Government counterparts on Friday to “stop confusing the public with this idea that we’re recovering faster than expected”. Thame was responding to recent statements by Finance Minister Fayval Williams, who cited Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) data to suggest that the economy is recovering faster than projected following Hurricane Melissa. Williams told a recent post-Cabinet media briefing that the recovery...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — “Every child deserves the chance to run, play, laugh, and grow without being limited by an injury they never chose.” Three-year-old Ayana Wilson from Riverton City in Kingston, is hoping for that chance, according to her family. The toddler was injured during delivery following shoulder dystocia, resulting in a diagnosis of Erb’s palsy, a condition involving nerve damage affecting the shoulder and arm. Ayana’s caregivers say despite...

Canada-based Jamaican reggae artiste Plugz Pananak is using his latest single, Excuse Me Pardon Me, to confront the personal struggles, emotional scars and trauma that many people carry silently. Written by Plugz Pananak and produced by Smokeshop, the song delivers a message about the need for healing. The artiste said the unusual title reflects a cry for help and an acknowledgement of the emotions he had kept bottled up inside....

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaican consumers are adjusting their budgets as food prices remain high amid ongoing drought conditions affecting agricultural production across the island. At the Coronation Market this week, lettuce is being sold for $1,200 per pound, while ripe bananas are going for $1,000 per dozen. Tomatoes and sweet peppers are selling for $500 per pound, while Scotch bonnet peppers are priced at $400 per pound. Onions, sweet potatoes...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People's National Party (PNP) is calling on the Government to consult fully with the church and civil society before bringing its proposed legislation governing nonprofit organisations to Parliament, amid what it says are serious concerns that provisions affecting the collection of tithes and offerings could expose church leaders to criminal liability. The PNP shares the concerns raised by churches across the island, including reports that faith...

For years, Dowayne J Morrison was comfortable allowing his music to take precedence over establishing his name. Long before he began seriously carving out his own space as Ny-Robii, the St Thomas-born artiste was already putting his pen to work behind the scenes, contributing to songs recorded by dancehall entertainer Pamputtae, including Good Good, Drive Mi Good, Stop It and Good Gold. Back then, he was known as Priceless. Today,...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Jamaica Police Federation say a poster being circulated on social media and other digital platforms concerning the ongoing wage negotiations between the Government and police is unauthorised and misrepresents the ongoing process. In a statement on Friday, the police said the poster does not originate from either the JCF or the Police Federation, stressing that neither organisation is associated with...

On 14 September a website that tracks unreleased app features published screenshots of a new section inside Claude’s iPhone app. It is labelled Money, it sits alongside Chats and the other tabs, and its opening screen reads: “Understand your money with Claude. Link your bank accounts and ask Claude about spending, plans, and more.” The press has taken to calling it Claude Money. Anthropic had not commented at the time...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister with responsibility for Works, Robert Morgan, says the newly approved $39 million Seaview Drive rehabilitation is expected to alleviate intense traffic delays which can stretch up to two hours. Noting that the delays disrupt daily commuting and commercial activity and place passengers travelling to the airport at risk of missing their flights, Morgan said reliable access through Lucea is essential to residents and to the tourism...