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Melisa Anderson Cross
29 Jul, 2026 0

The silent epidemic: Why non-drinkers are developing fatty liver disease

For many decades, liver disease was almost exclusively attributed to excessive long-term alcohol consumption. But today, the demographic is shifting as busy professionals and other individuals are…
 Dwayne ‘Stewie’ Stewart, co-founder and festival director of Films That Move; Paul Stilley, Deputy Public Affairs at the United States; and Alicia Walker, programme director of Films That Move, share a moment during the latest edition of the film scre
29 Jul, 2026 0

Breaking the silence - How film can help us heal

Sometimes, the first step towards healing is finding the courage to tell the story. For many people who have experienced violence, abuse, loss, or crisis, the journey that follows can be complicated…
Dr Brian Kazzara, consultant psychiatrist at Bellevue Hospital, shares a moment with Lesley-Ann Wanliss, director of Bright Sparks and recipient of the Emerging Filmmaker Award, and Jordan Morris, director of Smile and winner of the Lens of Legacy Award. T
29 Jul, 2026 0

Stories of grief, memory and healing take centrestage

Among the films that stood out during the latest Films That Move screening series were two productions that explored healing from very different perspectives, one through the raw experience of losing…
29 Jul, 2026 0

Personal safety in a modern world

Personal safety is becoming an increasingly important consideration in today’s connected world. While security is often associated with homes and businesses, many of the risks people face occur during…
Ricardo Allen, CEO of One on One.
29 Jul, 2026 0

One on One mulls capital raise

One on One Educational Services Ltd (ONE) said it’s evaluating the possibility of raising at least US$2 million for expansion. CEO Ricardo Allen said the money would fortify the company in the age of…
People sit on the seawall as the sun sets in Georgetown, Guyana.
28 Jul, 2026 0

Guyana police file murder charges against captain and crewmates in deadly ferry capsizing

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Police in Guyana filed murder charges on Tuesday against the captain and two crew members of a state ferry that capsized, killing more than 70 people, with 30 passengers…
 The Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court.
28 Jul, 2026 0

Two policemen accused of making false statements to INDECOM freed

Two St Catherine-based policemen who were charged with making false statements to the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) during an investigation were freed in the Kingston and St…
Dr Christopher Tufton, minister of health and wellness.
28 Jul, 2026 0

Majority of Jamaicans support regulating social media use by minors, survey finds

A national survey on social media and its impact on children and adolescents has found that the majority of respondents support regulating social media use by minors, but not banning it, the Ministry…
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28 Jul, 2026 0

Gov’t to meet with Castor Oil Association and honey producers to help protect products

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator Aubyn Hill, says the Government will be meeting with the Castor Oil Association and honey producers to explore creating a geographical indication…