News
Golding congratulates Gaston Browne on general election victory in Antigua - Jamaica Observer
9+ hour, 14+ min ago (180+ words) KINGSTON, Jamaica " Jamaica's Opposition Leader Mark Golding has extended congratulations to Gaston Browne following his victory in Antigua and Barbuda's general election, as preliminary results confirm a win for the ruling Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP). "Prime Minister Browne's…...
Landslide victory for Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party in general election - Jamaica Observer
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (645+ words) ST JOHN'S, Antigua (CMC) " Gaston Browne's gamble of calling a general election nearly two years ahead of the constitutional deadline, paid off on Thursday when he guided his ruling Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) to a commanding victory. Preliminary results…...
UWI to use AI-assisted system to manage misconduct amid AI boom in academics
17+ hour, 40+ min ago (349+ words) KINGSTON, Jamaica "The University of the West Indies (UWI) has signed on to participate in the Integra Guard Project, a platform for managing academic misconduct, in partnership with the University of the West of Scotland (UWS), amid the rapid growth…...
Antigua's PM says rally shooting "not political', pledges tough action on gun violence
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (591+ words) ST JOHN'S, Antigua (CMC) " Antiguan Prime Minister Gaston Browne has strongly condemned the shooting incident that disrupted a major political rally on Saturday night, stressing that the violence was criminal in nature and not politically motivated, while pledging decisive action against…...
Man accused of fatally stabbing woman over "ice" killed by cops
22+ hour, 48+ min ago (71+ words) KINGSTON, Jamaica " A man accused of fatally stabbing a woman during a dispute over ice on Love Lane in downtown Kingston on Wednesday was later shot and killed by police the same day. He has been identified as Davar Dacres,…...
Grenada opposition condemns new tax on internet, social media services - Jamaica Observer
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (319+ words) ST GEORGE'S, Grenada (CMC) " Grenada's main opposition, the New National Party (NNP), on Wednesday said it has "serious concerns" following the government's decision to table the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to impose VAT on services delivered through the…...
Calorie deficit - Jamaica Observer
1+ week, 5+ day ago (338+ words) A calorie deficit is one of the most fundamental concepts in health, nutrition, and weight management. At its core, it explains why and how the body loses weight, and it's a term you'll hear a lot if you're on a…...
Trump says US in 'very, very strong' position for Iran talks
1+ week, 3+ day ago (162+ words) WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) " President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States (US) is in a strong position for talks with Iran as his envoys prepared to hold a second round of negotiations in Pakistan. " We' re going to end…...
Hip Strip development will fall under Na RRA, says TEF head - Jamaica Observer
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (534+ words) MONTEGO BAY, St James " Executive director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Dr Carey Wallace has indicated that planned rehabilitation of the famed Hip Strip (Jimmy Cliff Boulevard) in Montego Bay could be placed under the Government's new vehicle for…...
287 nominations for Nobel Peace Prize " institute - Jamaica Observer
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (312+ words) OSLO, Norway (AFP) " The Norwegian Nobel Institute on Thursday announced that 287 nominations had been submitted for this year's Nobel Peace Prize. The list comprised 208 individuals and 79 organisations, it said, without identifying them. While fewer than the record 376 registered in 2016, the…...