Project director for the National Identification System (NIDS),Warren Vernon, says that the legislative framework for introducing the system is only awaiting approval from Parliament.

President of the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) Jasford Gabriel is calling on the Ministry of Health and Wellness to disclose to educators the number of children who have tested positive for COVID-19.With 129 schools cleared ...

Onard Evans' first day of face-to-face classes at his new school was more than the 12-year-old's parents were prepared for.

In this second of a three-part article previously published in the Sunday Observer , award-winning journalist Desmond Allen, OD, follows the intriguing path of business mogul Gordon “Butch” Stewart from humble beginni...

GLEN CHRISTIAN, CHAIRMAN, CARI-MED GROUP LTDThe Cari-Med Group notes with deep regret the passing of Gordon “Butch” Stewart – a true Jamaican patriot and businessman extraordinaire.The loss of this pioneer of Jam...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is calling on churches across the island to help develop the “heartware” of Jamaicans as the next phase to tackle crime in Jamaica.

WASHINGTON USA, (AP) — A mob invading the United States c apitol, police officers with guns drawn inside the House of Representatives, lawmakers hiding from intruders seeking to overturn a national election, these and oth...

Today is the 7th day of 2021. There are 358 days left in the year. TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT1999: The US Senate opens the impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton, the first such trial in 130 years. OTHER EVENTS1537: Alessandro de Me...

TOURISM Minister Edmund Bartlett, the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, and Jamaica Vacations have expressed condolences to the family and loved ones of the late Harriat “Harry” Maragh, past president of the Shipping Associ...

THE National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) has issued an immediate recall of all iHOME 18-inch standing fans purchased from Lin Tian Mart, located at 4 Mega Way, Portmore.“Persons who have purchased the iHOME br...

THE Unicomer Group says its credit facility – Ready Finance – has launched the Credi-Care programme to help customers who have been impacted directly or indirectly by the pandemic as a result of reduced salary, reduced...

GEORGIA, United States (AP) — The Rev Raphael Warnock's roots showed little promise of a future that led to the US Senate.He grew up in Savannah in the Kayton Homes public housing project, the second youngest of 12 children....

WASHINGTON, DC, United States (CMC) – Caribbean American Congresswoman Yvette D Clarke has taken her 8th oath of office at the start of the historic 117th United States Congress.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, January 7, 2021: Unusual, sensitive and ironic, you have a piercing insight that you use to tremendous success this year. You see much that escapes others and your idiosyncratic approach assures a proj...

JAMAICANS yesterday reacting to the news of the death of business mogul Gordon “Butch” Stewart, remembered the Sandals and ATL Group of Companies chairman as a regular Jamaican who rose to great heights, and who gave b...

If Jamaica had a certain way of measuring the full value of the contribution of its citizens, we might well declare Gordon “Butch” Stewart the most valuable Jamaican, and that indisputably puts him among that rare cons...

In this first of a three-part article previously published in the Sunday Observer , award-winning journalist Desmond Allen OD traces the early life of Gordon “Butch” Stewart and gets a peek into the events that shaped...

MONTEGO BAY, St James — The Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) yesterday described the passing of hotelier and chairman of Sandals Resorts International Gordon “Butch” Stewart as an incredible l...

Communities across the Corporate Area were filled with the holiday spirit recently, thanks to a series of Christmas treats jointly facilitated by Digicel and Digicel Brand Ambassadors Bounty Killer, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Je...

Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has rejected Opposition counterpart Dr Morais Guy’s criticism of the ministry’s handling of information relating to cases of the variant strain of COVID-19 on the isla...

Leaders across the Caribbean yesterday paid glowing tributes to Jamaican entrepreneur Gordon “Butch” Stewart, praising him for his outstanding contribution to the region in the areas of tourism, business and media.Stew...

Prime Minister Andrew HolnessIT is with deep sadness that I learnt of the passing of one of Jamaica's most brilliant, innovative and transformative business minds, the Honourable Gordon “Butch” Stewart OJ, CD, Hon. LLD...

STUDENTS at some teachers' colleges across the island have launched an online petition against a decision to have them sit examinations face-to face for the new academic year in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic. ...

Today is the sixth day of 2021. There are 359 days left in the year,TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT1942: The Pan American Airways Pacific Clipper arrives in New York after making the first round-the-world trip by a commercial aeroplane. OTHER ...

DALLAS, USA (AP) — American Airlines is banning emotional support animals in a move that will force most owners to pay extra if they want their pets to travel with them.The airline said Tuesday that it will allow animals in ...