CARICOM appalled at the situation in Gaza
By Bert Wilkinson From Caribbean Life CARICOM Chairman and Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Andrew Holness. Government of Jamaica Caribbean Community leaders who just ended a three-day summit in Jamaica say they are alarmed at the deteriorating situation in Gaza, calling it an…
The freedom to disagree is fundamental to peaceful discourse
UWI Vice-Chancellor’s Forum addresses global threats and challenges to academic freedom. The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica, West Indies. Wednesday, July 9, 2025— Academic freedom, institutional autonomy, and the evolving role of universities in promoting sustainable development were central themes at…
STATEMENT FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR I| “Not us!” Caricom Reparations Commission
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Tuesday, July 1, 2025—The following statement is issued by the Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Professor Sir Hilary Beckles in his capacity as Chair of the CARICOM Reparations Commission. There…
Decision on JPS Licence Signals Gov’t’s Intent to Explore Alternatives – Minister Williams
By: Vanessa James From JIS Photo: Adrian Walker Minister of Finance and Public Service Hon Fayal Willians speaking during Tuesday’s July 1 Press Conference at Jamaica House Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government’s decision…
Silent moment for dead babies
Victoria Jubilee Hospital in Kingston From The Gleaner A moment of silence was observed yesterday in the Upper House of Jamaica’s Parliament, in tribute to the reported 24 babies who died at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH) in Kingston in…
Opinion: The Jamaican Government and Failure of Justice
By Peter Polack Peter Polack The Holness led Government of Jamaica has recently been ordered to pay J$120 million for the unlawful detention of a mentally ill man for 50 years. This court judgment comes on the heels of a…
Vice-Chancellor’s Forum: Academic Freedom, Sustainable Development, and the Role of the University
Upcoming UWI Vice-Chancellor’s forum explores academic freedom and sustainable development The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica, West Indies. Friday, June 27, 2025— As universities face increased scrutiny, their role as centres of knowledge and innovation remains essential. However, concerns have arisen…
Jamaica: Returning resident stabbed to death outside his gate in Trelawny
From The Gleaner Simon Blanchard, a 60-year-old returning resident, was stabbed to death just outside his gate in Retreat, Trelawny, in the early hours of Thursday morning. According to police reports, a neighbour discovered Blanchard’s body lying in a pool…
DWAYNE BROWN GIVES HIM GLORY!
Dwayne Brown Introducing Dwayne Brown, no stranger to the gospel music scene in St. Lucia. A strong voice making it’s mark in the hearts and minds of the people who need a voice to worship. Born in Clarendon Jamaica, he…
Jamaican Company Completes Landmark Psilocybin Export
From New Americas News Americas, KINGSTON, Jamaica, Tues. June 24, 2025: Rose Hill Apothecary, a Jamaican pioneer in psychedelic cultivation and research, has completed its first major international export – 18 kilograms of dried psilocybin mushrooms shipped to Brazil. The historic…
