The Government has approved a 16 per cent fare increase for public passenger vehicle (PPV) operators, ending a request that had been under consideration since April 2024.
Idris Elba Receives Knighthood from King Charles III for Philanthropic Contributions
Actor Idris Elba was awarded a knighthood by King Charles III during a ceremony at Windsor Castle, recognizing his contributions to philanthropy and community development.
Elba, known for roles in The Wire, Luther, and The Harder They Fall, attended the event with his wife, Sabrina Elba.
MOLIY Announces European Leg of ‘Baddies Moliy’ Tour Following Successful North American Run
Ghanaian-American Afropop star MOLIY has announced the European leg of her “Baddies Moliy” tour, which begins on October 8 in Madrid and spans 11 cities across 8 countries.
The tour follows her successful North American run alongside dancehall artiste Skillibeng.
Carey McLeod Banned For 2 years For Whereabouts Violations
2024 world indoor championship bronze medallist Carey McLeod has been handed a 2-year ban from World Athletics after admitting to three whereabouts failures.
Ireland Beat Windies Women By 1 In Tri-nation Series
Host Ireland women defeated West Indies women by 1 run via the Duckworth Lewis method in the 4th match of the tri-nation cricket series in Dublin today.
iShowSpeed Drops New FIFA World Cup Song
Let the games begin.
Popular streamer iShowSpeed is drumming up hype for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a new song dedicated to the international football tournament.
Drake’s “Janice STFU” Remains #1 On Billboard
Drake’s “Janice STFU” spends a second week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, a week after it debuted in the top spot.
Ernie Smith’s Life To Be Celerated On June 5
Culture and Entertainment Minister, Olivia Grange says a celebration of life for the late singer Ernie Smith will be held on Friday June 5.
Vybz Kartel Announces More Collaborators For “God & Time”
Vybz Kartel has announced that Nigerian Afrobeats giant Wizkid, alongside Jamaican dancehall icons Mavado and Spice, will appear on his upcoming album God & Time, arriving June 5, 2026.
STEM Crisis Looms as Only 6,000 Students Qualify for Tertiary Education
Jamaica is facing a growing STEM education crisis, with only about 6,000 of 30,000 CSEC students annually meeting the requirements for tertiary education. UTech President Dr Kevin Brown says universities and teachers’ colleges are competing for a limited pool of qualified students, highlighting a serious pipeline issue.