A regular visitor to Jamaica as a child, Kaysia Earley says those trips made a lasting impression on her. When she started the Seeds Of Manna organisation over one year ago, giving back to her father’s homeland became one of its priorities. An American attorney based in South Florida, Earley’s latest contribution took place in June in the Martha Brae region of Trelawny, where she has a home. Residents in...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man and a woman were fined $100,000 or 30 days in prison in connection with illegal lottery activities in Jones Town, Kingston 12, when they appeared in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court recently. This follows a joint illegal lottery deterrence operation in the area by the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) Enforcement Department and members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) on Friday,...

SHENZHEN, China (AFP)—Their metallic frames covered in supple, lifelike skin, a posse of new Chinese robots meant for companionship can offer users AI-generated conversation or a hand to hold, complete with manicured nails. The company UBTech says its "U1" robot -- equipped with eye cameras, chest sensors, and listening microphones -- is the world's first full-sized, ultra-realistic humanoid designed for mass production. Touted as an antidote to loneliness, the robots...

CLARENDON, Jamaica— A 32-year-old police constable succumbed to injuries he sustained in a crash on the Bustamante Highway in Clarendon on Friday morning. He has been identified as Constable Shavaine Davy, assigned to the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) in the Corporate Area. Davy, a native of Craighead in northern Manchester, previously worked with the Department of Correctional Services. Preliminary reports are that shortly before 5:00 am, Davy...

KINGSTON, Jamaica—Student-athletes from high schools across Jamaica have been invited to apply for the Pocket Rocket Foundation’s 2026-2027 scholarship programme. Founder and chairwoman of the Pocket Rocket Foundation, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, said one of the most rewarding parts of the programme is watching scholars blossom into well-rounded students. “We know there are many talented young people across Jamaica who simply need the right support and encouragement to flourish and realise their...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright, has hailed the launch of Rich Rum, the new premium spirits brand founded by cricket icon Chris Gayle, as a significant boost for brand Jamaica and a powerful example of the kind of bold entrepreneurship capable of creating globally recognised Jamaican businesses. Speaking at the official launch held at the AC Hotel Kingston on Wednesday...

KINGSTON, Jamaica—Research has found a strong correlation between painful periods and high rates of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts among women living with sickle cell disease. The study, conducted by Research Fellow at the Sickle Cell Unit, Caribbean Institute for Health Research, University of the West Indies (UWI), Dr Zachary Ramsay, was presented at the 16th Annual National Research Conference held earlier this year at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in...

EL ALAMEIN, Egypt (AFP)—Hundreds of euphoric supporters welcomed home Egypt's national football team on Friday after the country's best-ever performance at the World Cup, which ended with a thrilling last-16 exit to Argentina. A sea of fans dressed in red, white and black filled the grounds outside the airport in El-Alamein, where the Pharaohs boarded an open-top bus for a parade through the coastal city. "We are very happy with...

KINGSTON, Jamaica —Opposition Leader Mark Golding has appointed Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Western Lothan Cousins as Opposition spokesperson on land and works. It follows the decision of Richard Azan, Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Western, to step down from the works portfolio to concentrate on other political duties for the People's National Party (PNP), the PNP announced in a press release Friday. "The newly consolidated portfolio brings...

GENEVA, Switzerland(AFP)—The United Nations warned Friday that at least one million women and girls had lost access to vital support due to dramatic cuts to foreign aid spending since January 2025. The UN Women agency decried a collapse of women's organisations at a time when needs are soaring. US President Donald Trump slashed foreign aid after taking office last year, while other key donor countries have also tightened their belts....

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