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.
Ever wondered how a name shapes perception? One Jamaican woman adopted “Miss Jamaica” for a month, revealing surprising expectations and societal pressures placed on Jamaican women. The experiment unveiled the weight of cultural representation and the struggle for authentic self-expression amid imposed ideals.
Cornwall Regional Hospital’s massive redevelopment is over 60% complete! Minister Tufton boasts of 12 new operating theaters, a doubled A&E, and expanded facilities. Expect a significantly improved hospital with more beds and services by early next year. The adjacent Western Children and Adolescent Hospital is also progressing rapidly.
Builders tossing and turning? A recent study reveals over half of tradespeople visualize work before sleep, with 6% playing “Tetris” with their profession in dreams. Plumbers dream of pipes, roofers of tiles, highlighting the mental toll of demanding jobs.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is heading to her ninth World Championships after a sentimental race at National Stadium! The Jamaican track legend, known as the “Pocket Rocket,” secured her spot in Budapest and reflected on her journey. Her experience and determination make her one to watch!
Scientists are embarking on a groundbreaking, albeit ethically complex, project called SynHG. Funded by a £10 million grant, top UK universities will attempt to synthesize human genetic code from scratch. The goal? To unlock deeper insights into human biology and potentially cure currently incurable diseases.
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.
Jamaica’s sprinting for a spot at the World Athletics Championships! After missing automatic qualification, three relay teams—women’s and men’s 4x100m, plus a mixed 4x400m—are competing at the Barbados Grand Prix on July 5th. Can they secure their place on the world stage?
Could scientists build a human genome from scratch? A new UK project, SynHG, aims to do just that! Funded by the Wellcome Trust and led by Jason Chin, the ambitious five-year project hopes to unlock secrets of human biology and pave the way for new disease treatments. But could this raise ethical concerns?
