June 21, 2021
Car buyers still sceptical about going electric
Consumers are still sceptical about electric cars and switching from petrol and diesel remains "a real challenge", the boss of Ford UK has told the BBC. Lisa Brankin said more government support for the electric car market would be needed ahead of a…
June 21, 2021
Snapchat removes controversial speed filter
Snapchat is removing a feature that displays how fast a user is travelling when taking a picture or video footage. Parent company Snap said it was because the speed filter was "barely used".But the company is being sued by the parents of two young…
June 21, 2021
10,000 Japanese fans will be permitted at Olympic venues
As many as 10,000 Japanese fans will be permitted at Tokyo 2020 Olympic venues, despite warnings from health bosses. Overseas spectators are already banned but organisers said domestic fans could attend providing crowds did not exceed 50% of a…
June 21, 2021
American Airlines cancels hundreds of flights amid staffing, maintenance issues
Hundreds of American Airlines flights have been canceled this weekend and Monday because of significant staffing and maintenance issues. As of Sunday afternoon, 123 flights were canceled Saturday, 178 on Sunday and 97 were canceled for Monday –…
June 21, 2021
Macy Gray proposes new design for American Flag: “It’s time for a reset, a transformation”
"I Try" singer Macy Gray wants to change America's mind about the U.S. Flag and proposed a new design that she says "represents... all of us." In a Saturday Marketwatch op-ed, the Grammy winner expressed that the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol…
June 21, 2021
Omarion announces new date for the Millennium Tour 2021
After numerous delays due to the pandemic, Omarion and Bow Wow's joint Millennium Tour is set to return this fall. "#MillenniumTour2021. Finally, we back," Omarion wrote on Instagram, sharing video clips from the postponed 2020 tour and a list of…
June 21, 2021
CMO urges continued COVID-19 vigilance to avoid summer surge
Jamaica's Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, has called for continued adherence to COVID-19 infection prevention and control measures during the summer period to avoid another virus surge. Speaking during yesterday's virtual…
June 21, 2021
Severe national blood shortage may force doctors to augment patient care, officials say
As the COVID-19 pandemic comes to a close, more Americans are seeking medical care -- only to find roadblocks to long-awaited elective surgeries or unexpected traumatic injuries: a critical national shortage of blood. In June, the blood supply…
June 18, 2021
Minister of Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development, Hon. Akierra Missick, recently travelled to the Island of Salt Cay
The Minister responsible for Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development, Hon. Akierra Missick, recently travelled to the historically beautiful Island of Salt Cay, she was accompanied by her Permanent Secretary, Mr. Ian Astwood, Director of…
June 18, 2021
CXC and US university sign agreement recognising CAPE qualifications
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) said it has welcomed another partner into the fold with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Western Illinois University (WIU) that will see the American university recognising…