With Jamaica’s unemployment at a record low, are students choosing the right fields? JEF President Wayne Chen urges students to research market demands before selecting a course of study. Data reveals only 16% of the labor force holds degrees, highlighting a need for marketable skills to meet workforce demands.
Kingston’s Earnest Institute, serving gifted, hyperactive, and talented students, is now powered by the sun! Sun Plus Limited donated and commissioned a solar energy system on July 3, 2025. Key figures like Dionne Gayle (Ministry of Education) and Principal Natasha Russell celebrated this bright addition.
DESERT OF MALIBU aims to showcase her speed in the Clovis Metcalfe race. After a strategic run in the Seeking My Dream race, and a close finish with BOOTYLICIOUS previously, she could dominate the lead. Will her acceleration force other horses, including RUN JULIE RUN, to make an early push?
Jamaica’s sprinting for World Athletics glory! Three relay teams, spearheaded by stars like Jonielle Smith and Kadrian Goldson, are heading to the Barbados Grand Prix on July 5th. Their mission? Secure those vital qualification slots for the World Athletics Championships after missing out at the World Relays.
A bar owner and another man were murdered in St. Andrew, Jamaica, possibly over stolen illegal firearms. Residents say the bar owner was warned to return the guns prior to the shooting. Despite a recent drop in murders, police are increasing presence in the area.
Ahead of the second Test against Australia, West Indies coach Daren Sammy addressed fielding woes and questionable umpiring in their first Test defeat. Despite seven dropped catches, Sammy backs his unchanged squad, emphasizing team culture and individual performance. Kraigg Brathwaite is set to earn his 100th Test cap.
The Bob & Rita Marley Foundations just gave Netball Jamaica a $500,000 boost! This groundbreaking sponsorship will fuel the under-21 Sunshine Girls’ training for the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup, providing essential support for nutrition, injury prevention, and more. Cedella Marley calls it a powerful investment in Jamaica’s future.
INDECOM is investigating a fatal police shooting at a Bull Bay residential complex. Police, executing a warrant for a wanted man, claim they were fired upon, resulting in Jhezde Christie’s death. A firearm was seized. The incident adds to the 166 deaths in alleged police confrontations this year.
Jamaica’s airports are getting a major upgrade! The government is investing millions to expand existing facilities and build new ones, including a proposed international airport in Little London. These projects aim to boost tourism and economic growth across the island by increasing capacity and efficiency.
Dr. Barbara Lyle-Harper made history as the first female President of the Association of Surgeons in Jamaica! Health Minister Easton Douglas praised her contributions and the advancement of women in medicine, noting their exemplary dedication and leadership within the healthcare system.
