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July 23, 2026
Africa CDC calls for urgent review of US Ebola-related entry restrictions on Uganda
Dr Jean Kaseya, director general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (https://AfricaCDC.org/), has formally called on the United States Government to urgently review and remove…
July 23, 2026
Editorial | Anti-gang-type law for farm theft
Although they have provided no comparative data on arrests, cases closed, or the number of convictions, we welcome the report by the police that their year-old Agricultural Protection Branch (APB) has…
July 23, 2026
by Keisha Hill
From Maggotty to medical school
Growing up in the farming community of Maggotty, St Elizabeth, Tamoy Stewart learned some of life’s most important lessons long before entering a university lecture hall. Surrounded by strong family…
July 23, 2026
by Krysta Anderson
TRIO puts romance on the menu with Tantra Nights
A space where guests can feel desired, loved and free while exploring connection through aromas, flavours and shared experiences. That’s the dating adventure TRIO Grill Wine Bar creates with Tantra…
July 23, 2026
Basil Jarrett | In fear of a new cocaine epidemic
There has been an uptick in cocaine seizures by local law enforcement bodies since the start of the year. In March, the Jamaica Defence Force intercepted a go-fast vessel off Treasure Beach, St…
July 23, 2026
Earth Today | Adaptation Fund strengthens country ownership of projects
THE ADAPTATION Fund (AF) has accredited two new national implementing entities (NIEs), in Mexico and Nepal, further expanding its network of partners delivering adaptation finance around the world. …
July 23, 2026
Earth Today | Working with nature before the next disaster
DURING THE hurricane season in the Caribbean, we track storms, brace for floods, and rebuild, again and again. But what if some of that damage could be prevented instead of just repaired? What if the…
July 23, 2026
Earth Today| Sports for nature
FIFA WORLD Cup 2026 has come and gone, but its signal for major sporting events to become more sustainable remains, amid glaring climate change realities, including the punishing heat, as a prevailing…
July 23, 2026
Gaston Browne | The Commonwealth’s greatest prize lies beyond the games
Today, Glasgow will once again become the meeting place of the Commonwealth, as athletes and supporters from 56 nations descend on its red-sandstone streets for the Commonwealth Games. Over the days…