Holness pledges to uphold honesty and integrity, rejects the use of false narratives to win public support

Reading Time: 3 minutesPrime Minister Andrew Holness has pledged to uphold honesty and integrity in leadership, rejecting the use of false narratives to win public support.

Holness noted that Jamaicans often dismiss political rhetoric as meaningless. However, he argued that words carry power. “We have a tendency to believe that word is wind. In today’s world, wind is energy. So Word shapes minds. Words guide our hearts. Words signal what kind of leadership we have,” he said.

Robert Montague urges Jamaicans to choose the JLP for a prosperous future

Reading Time: 2 minutesWith the political season in full swing and the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) eyeing a third consecutive term in government, the party officially kicked off its campaign momentum with a gospel concert on Sunday, celebrating its achievements since taking office in 2020.

Held under the banner of gratitude and faith, the JLP Area Council Two Gospel Concert saw several party leaders take the stage to thank workers and supporters for their continued belief, patience, and commitment to the party’s vision.

Man fatally shot by police after allegedly murdering cousin in Kingston

Reading Time: < 1 minuteA man was shot dead by police after allegedly fatally stabbing his female cousin on Sunday (July 13) in Rae Town, Kingston.

The dead man has only been identified as ‘Rashad’, and his deceased relative is said to be 43-year-old Niesha Williams.

Cuban minister under pressure for saying country ‘has no beggars’

Reading Time: 2 minutesHAVANA (Reuters) Cuba’s labour minister denied there are beggars in the poor, Communist-run country in official testimony, prompting rare criticism by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel of one of his own…

‘Government acting on disaster risk committee recommendations’

Reading Time: 3 minutesPrime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has assured that his administration is acting on the recommendations of the Disaster Risk Management Review Committee to strengthen the island’s emergency responsemechanisms. “We have…

Grand Canyon fire left to burn swells 50% after destroying historic lodge

Reading Time: 2 minutes(Reuters) A wildfire in tinder-dry forest on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon grew around 50 per cent on Tuesday (July 15) after it destroyed dozens of buildings, prompting…