Passing of Robert L Gregory: Visionary leader in Jamaican education and public service

Reading Time: 2 minutesDistinguished public servant, educator, and reformer, Robert L Gregory, has died. Gregory died at home on Tuesday, surrounded by family. Gregory’s career was marked by unwavering dedication to advancing education,…

Seiveright cites ‘bigger picture’ as he suspends campaign for North Central St Andrew

Reading Time: 2 minutesSenator Delano Seiveright has suspended his campaign in North Central St Andrew after gaining momentous traction and support from the constituency.

Seiveright stated that while the momentum has been incredible, the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has acknowledged that it has become a distraction and is giving space to those who seek to create division and confusion.

DomRep, Kenya sign agreement supporting Haiti security mission

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe agreement formalises medical evacuation and repatriation aid for Kenyan police  Dominican Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez and Kenya’s First Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Secretary Musalia Mudavadi signed an agreement Monday bolstering…

What are the outlines and risks of a possible Ukraine peace deal?

Reading Time: 4 minutes(Reuters) Russia and Ukraine say they want to talk about peace so what are the contours of any potential peace deal – and what are the dangers? Security guarantee Ukraine,…

Fed’s Jefferson: Expect economy to slow, future inflation uncertain due to tariffs

Reading Time: 2 minutes(Reuters) Recent inflation data point to continued progress toward meeting the U.S. Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation goal, but the outlook is now uncertain due to the possibility new import taxes…

World Health Organization scales back work after funding cuts

Reading Time: 2 minutesLONDON (Reuters) The World Health Organisation has reduced its management team by half and will have to scale back operations, its director-general said on Wednesday, four months after the United…