Up-and-coming entertainer Shav-A says the COVID-19 pandemic made her reflect on her life. "I needed a reset. With all this downtime, I have realised that I needed to stop and rethink a lot of things that are going on in my life, and it also...

Most of Europe may be on lockdown, but there is still reason to look forward to SumeRR, in Spain. Originally from Jamaica, the singer relocated to the European country three years ago, chasing love and record deal dreams. The dreams came true,...

Known for her creative dance moves and twerking style, dancer-turned-artiste Daniiboo dropped a new twerking song, titled ' Drop It N Pop It', in an attempt to put a smile on her fans' faces in a time of unprecedented uncertainty. The song is...

Imagine some of your favourite artistes on one song, offering up messages of encouragement and upliftment. Well, that is the concept behind the latest track from Billboard-charting producer NotNice. Dubbed We Are, the song features vocals from...

Comedians Over Viruses and Infectious Diseases (COVID) is the message behind the latest project from comedian duo Ity and Fancy Cat. Recognising that stress levels are on the rise due to the effects of the...

Back in January when dancehall artiste Govana released the track HAMANTS Convo, the storyline captivated listeners across the globe. For weeks, the song, which highlights infidelity in relationships, trended at number one on the local YouTube...

Dancehall artiste Stylysh is set to restart her Instagram (IG) show, which is centred around love, sex, and relationships. Last season's guests included the likes of Shauna Chin, Destiny Sparta, and Gaza Sheba, who spoke candidly of her sexual...

Closing 2019, reggae star Buju Banton celebrated the inking of a partnership deal with international entertainment group Roc Nation, founded by rapper Jay-Z. The artiste is on the promotional pathway for his 2020 album, Upside Down, which will be...

In an interview with THE STAR last August, up-and-coming artiste Bad Gyal Jade dubbed herself the 'female Kartel'. Drawing comparisons between her style and flow and that of the incarcerated deejay, Jade said the label was a fitting one. Though...

E xcess Love, a song by Nigerian gospel artiste Mercy Chinwo, has found favour with both Christians and non-Christians alike and has been flooding the airwaves since last year. Joanna Walker, the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission's (JCDC)...

He's celebrating 10 years of dancing both competitively and in the street, and the co-founder of Unruly Skankaz, Devon Brown, says he is looking to expand the brand. The once three-member male dance group has grown to five, he told THE WEEKEND...

Many may remember Natel from the Digicel Rising Stars competition back in 2005. The singer was a runner-up that year and has been working to set himself apart in the music industry ever since. It has been 15 years, and although his name may not be...

Last month, Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced the establishment of an Economic Recovery Task Force, chaired by Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke. The multisectoral task force, which is mandated to oversee Jamaica's economic recovery from...

Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force on Thursday, distributed more than 300 food packages to individuals and families impacted by COVID-19 in St. James, under the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ)-led COVID-19 Response Fund...

A man has been arrested in connection with the “vile and brutal” murders of 8-year-old Toya Brown and 15-year-old Nyron Taylor, who were shot and killed last evening, revealed Minister of National Security, Dr. Horace Chang. Chang says...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has reported ten new positive COVID-19 test results, pushing the tally of confirmed cases to 488. Among the ten new cases, eight are females, and two are males. Their ages range from four years to 39-years-...

Dear Diary, I've been a long-time reader. Well, I have been in the Department of Correction for four years now. I was in the county jail for four years, too. My family in Jamaica doesn't even know that I am alive. I want to know how they are...

Antoniette Bryden has fond memories of her mother, Arlene Reid, 51, a healthcare worker originally from Yallahs, St Thomas, who died of COVID-19 in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on April 27. Reid, a personal support worker (PSW) who worked part-time...

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a disruptive new normal for all of us, including thousands of urban and rural poor. Let's emerge into a place where the vulnerable are not so affected by social inequality, and rise together to create a world that'...

It is possible that the next time you walk into a bar you may find that there is only standing room, and you are among a handful of persons allowed inside. Prime Minister Andrew Holness said that in addition to having a specific gathering rule,...

Having to witness your child go off to bed without a meal is not the most pleasing experience for a parent. However, this is the reality of Viviene Francis, who was laid off from her job as a bartender. Francis, who is a single mother, told THE...

Residents of Love Street, a section of Jones Town in Kington, say the area has been suffering from a chronic water shortage for more than two months. Daniesha Taylor, who has lived in the community for 30 years, is fearful that the lack of water...

Persons with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and conditions such as high blood pressure and asthma are being urged to be particularly careful as those comorbidities have been identified in persons with COVID-19 in Jamaica requiring hospital care...

A Manchester mother is pleading with the authorities to provide her with the results of COVID-19 tests done on her and her week-old baby. The woman claims that she has been in isolation in hospital since April 27, a day after she gave birth to...

"It felt like prison." Those are the exact words of Jermaine who returned to the island yesterday after he was stranded on a cruise ship for 56 days in South Hampton, United Kingdom. "Bwoy we are out of prison ... it was rough mentally. They...

Screams of anguish pierced the air last night as police tried to secure forensic evidence in sections of Dumfries Street in Denham Town, west Kingston, following the killing of an eight-year-old girl by gunmen earlier in the afternoon. "Jesus...

Deborah Fearon is a bar owner who also has a small chicken business. She depends on both for a living. Before the COVID-19 outbreak she was doing well, and had plans of completing her house this year. However, she has been hit hard by the economic...

GLEANER HOROSCOPE MAY 8 2020 WHAT TO DO AND WHEN TO DO IT Entertainment and romance...................14th Domestic and family matters.................13th Bargain hunting and shopping................10th Selling...

Her voice cracked as she related the story of a man with disabilities who lost his wife and whose child has had to drop out of school because he has no money. All he has is Bridgette Johnson, a fellow disabled person who has dedicated her life...

Despite being placed under strict restrictions and COVID-19 curfew measures, shoppers, commuters, motorists, and vendors in Montego Bay got a feel of Christmas on Wednesday, when they were showered with items as part of the COVID-19 giveaway by an...

A father is questioning the circumstances that led to the death of his 20-year-old son, Romell Forbes, at a Manchester Avenue-based hardware in May Pen, Clarendon, on Wednesday. Superintendent Christopher Philips, in charge of operations for the...

Eyes popped and mouths dropped wide open this week when it was reported in this newspaper that a British woman is using sperm smoothies to build her immune system. Tracy Kiss, 32, said she takes the sperm straight from the source - her boyfriend...

A practical joke gone too far caused a St Mary resident, Byron Wilson, to burst into tears after he received a phone call from one of his mischievous friends telling him that he may be a carrier of the novel coronavirus. "A dead mi dead right...

New proposal would help low and middle-income nations fund their pandemic response.

A Conversation with John Faraci, executive chairman of the Carrier Corporation, and former CEO of International Paper

Professor Tano Santos, Professor Ray Horton, and Dean Emeritus Glenn Hubbard discuss the impact of the pandemic on American and international political economies.

Five ways leaders can maintain a high level of trust during a crisis.

Data from March shows similarities in spending across various demographics.

Exploring the economic implications of COVID-19 on Japan and the US.

Management professors Adam Galinksy and Paul Ingram, together with Jonathan Laor ’21, CEO of Applicaster, advise on leadership during a crisis.

Abby Joseph Cohen and Alexis Crow share insights on the economic impact of COVID-19 in a discussion moderated by Pierre Yared. 

The Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Center for Leadership and Ethics spoke with Anna Houseman '21 about her daily routine, personal ethics, and staying productive during the pandemic. 

Businesses will benefit from clear policy guidance from lawmakers

Earthquake: 2020-05-06 21:54HKT M6.7 [7.0S, 130.0E] in Tanimbar Islands Region, Indonesia http://openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-7&mlon=130.

As the pandemic ebbed in China, alumni from the region raised more than $2.1 million to send crucial protective gear to New York healthcare workers.

Gary Lichtenstein Editions has partnered with Urban Pathways to increase awareness and safety in the homeless community.

Retail giants like Yoox Net-a-Porter Group and Brooks Brothers quickly pivoted to offer life-saving services.

Like many of his classmates, Dr. Faheem Ahmed started the spring semester, primed to put the finishing touches on his MBA. But after COVID-19 began to spread, he relocated to his home in London to complete his degree remotely and work on the frontline of the crisis.

Your job search doesn't have to stop during the COVID-19 crisis.

The SBDC offers resources and guidance to Harlem’s small businesses amidst the COVID-19 crisis.