With water woes plaguing many Caribbean countries, the thought of a home appliance that pulls all the water a household needs out of thin air using only solar power sounds like the stuff of fantasy.

That fantasy nevertheless became reality last week, with the demonstration of a water harvester that uses only ambient sunlight to pull litres of water out of the air each day in conditions as low as 20 percent…

• Cuba Gooding Sr., the father to actor Cuba Gooding Jr., died aged 72
• He was found dead in his silver Jaguar on Thursday in San Fernando Valley
• Law enforcement officials told TMZ the singer was slumped over in his car when he was first discovered …

An illusion it will be, so large, so vast it will escape their perception.

Those who will see it will be thought of as insane.

We will create separate fronts to prevent them from seeing the

connection between us.…

Jamaica is not only at risk of losing out on the development of a lucrative marijuana industry but could face worse global embarrassment if it continues to drag its feet on the sector’s development, a leading international proponent on marijuana reform has warned.

Dr Ethan Nadelmann, founder of the United States-based Drug Policy Alliance has cried shame at the slow pace of the development of the sector and he…

Olympic silver medallist Germaine Mason dies in motorcycle crash in Jamaica

In a final act of respect for a friend, Jamaican sprint superstar Usain Bolt performed the grim role of gravedigger as he helped prepare the last resting place of his lifelong friend and fellow Olympic medallist Germaine Mason.…

Frances Tiafoe and Mitchell Krueger were playing a match on Tuesday at the Sarasota Open when the match was temporarily derailed by the sound of someone having sex.

Frances Tiafoe…

Following a series of earthquakes felt in Antigua and Barbuda, and as far away as St Kitts and Guadeloupe, the University of the West Indies’ Seismic Research Centre (SRC) is urging the people of the region to remain prepared.

Around 1:23 a.m. on Monday, the SRC recorded an earthquake located north-east of Antigua/south-east of Barbuda with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8. This is the second earthquake that has…

A few decades ago, you could count the number of celebrity chefs on one hand (think: Galloping Gourmet and Julia Child). Smash cut to the present, and we have entire TV networks devoted to flamboyant chefs, who often present programs exploring the intersection of food and travel. This increased interest has led to a growing number of food and wine festivals, especially in the Caribbean. You don’t have to be a foodie to enjoy these events, which…

Smoking causes one in 10 deaths worldwide, a major new study shows, with half of them in just four populous countries: China, India, the United States and Russia.

There were nearly one billion smokers in 2015, despite tobacco control policies having been adopted by many countries. That number is expected to rise as the world’s population expands.

One in every four men is a…

• Kori Ali Muhammad, 39, shot and killed three people in Fresno, California
• He reportedly shouted 'Allahu Akbar' before shooting three white men 
• He is also wanted in the death of…

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department revealed this week that five deputies were under investigation for allegedly sending racist text messages while on duty.

Carmelo Anthony: Mystery woman on yacht identified

Lala Anthony and Carmelo Anthony are separated, and it looks like their marriage may be over for good.…

THE TURNTABLE IS MADE OF RECYCLABLE ALUMINUM, BAMBOO, RECYCLED SILICONE RUBBER AND FABRIC MADE FROM UPCYCLED HEMP AND PLASTIC BOTTLES. (PHOTO: HOUSE OF MARLEY)

With vinyl making a comeback, the company named after late reggae star Bob Marley is about to launch an eco-friendly turntable – on Earth Day, appropriately.

House of Marley’s ‘Stir it Up’ turntable is constructed from environmentally…

World's oldest person, 117, outlives her eldest son who dies aged 97 at their home in Jamaica

• Harold Fairweather, eldest son of supercentenarian Violet Mosse-Brown, passed away on Wednesday after a short illness
• He is survived by his mother, resident of Duanvale, Jamaica, who was born March 10, 1900…

• Taoist Jackie Summers was riding the F train on Easter Sunday
• He got up from his seat to make room for a Hasidic couple
• The couple then scoot over to make room for a Muslim mom feeding her baby
• 'This is my America' wrote the…

An on-air argument between comedian Aries Spears and Zo Williams, co-host of the "Corey Holcomb 5150" online radio show, turned physical last week.

The incident happened on Wednesday, April 12th.

In video footage obtained by TMZ, the two men can be seen jawing back and forth, taunting each other before Williams…

• Chyna Thomas died in the early hours of Saturday in home state of Washington
• Her car had veered off Interstate 5 and crashed into a sign post
• Isaiah led his team out ahead of the playoff opener against Chicago Bulls
• He was seen in…