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January 28, 2026
JCDC clarifies Festival of the Performing Arts submission process
Friday, January 30, marks the final day for new entries into the 2026 National Festival of the Performing Arts. That’s the word from the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC). However,…
January 28, 2026
Editorial | Move quickly on settlements regime
In remarks little noticed outside of Europe, Aurore Lalucq, the chair of the European Parliament’s economic and monetary affairs committee, warned last week of the dangers of the European Union’s…
January 28, 2026
by Nicola Cunningham
Miss Jamaica World Nevaeh Allen owes victory to strong single mother
She did not sit down for more than five minutes throughout the entire evening. A nervous ball of energy and excitement, Simone Franks came with a sash bearing her daughter’s name and a huge sign…
January 28, 2026
by Neil Armstrong
Telethon to help rebuild schools in Jamaica
The Ontario-based Alliance of Jamaican Alumni Associations (AJAA) has organised a telethon to raise CDN$50,000 to help schools in Jamaica that have been most impacted by Hurricane Melissa. The…
January 28, 2026
What of recycling the rubble?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Having seen a recent documentary on the 61 tonnes of rubble that had accumulated on the Gaza Strip, experts predict that to clear such a mess will take at least seven to 10 years.
January 28, 2026
Asthmatics urged to take extra care during flu season
As the flu season continues, the National Health Fund (NHF) is urging Jamaicans living with asthma to take extra precautions, as influenza infections can significantly worsen their symptoms and…
January 28, 2026
Senior citizens and natural disasters: a growing public health concern
The destruction left behind by Hurricane Melissa remains vivid in the national consciousness. Images of flooded homes, impassable roads, and shattered livelihoods dominated news coverage, but among…
January 28, 2026
Maintaining healthy eating with NCDs after Hurricane Melissa
Whether coping with prolonged power outages following Hurricane Melissa or trying to maintain healthy routines during periods of disruption, Jamaicans living with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) can…
January 28, 2026
The ghost in the great house:
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is an old maxim in political philosophy: “You can respect the office of authority without respecting the person in authority.” It is the shield that allows a democracy to…