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January 21, 2026
When martyrdom stops being metaphor
THE EDITOR, Madam: The name Jonathan Daniels may not be widely remembered in the Caribbean, but it should be. His life and death speak directly to this moment – especially as silence, caution, and…
January 21, 2026
Elizabeth Morgan | An increasingly divided and dangerous world
Normally, at the start of a new year, analysts would be looking at the trade and economic agenda and the key issues to be addressed to spur economic growth. This year analysts are focused on the…
January 21, 2026
Norris R. McDonald | Renee Good, ICE, and American caricature of human justice
Renee Nicole Good, a mother tragically killed during an encounter with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis, symbolises the violent, dehumanising practices that define…
January 21, 2026
Letter of the Day | Special education requires special attention
THE EDITOR, Madam:
January 21, 2026
Bustamante Hospital giving family caregivers a trial run
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has announced his intention to make the Family Caregivers Programme a permanent nationwide initiative, pending the success of the policy pilot…
January 21, 2026
by Nyoka Manning
‘It felt like a dream’
“When Marcia hit the stage, nobody wanted to come after her – and she was doing it in a male-dominated industry. I call it the ‘Marcia magic’,” said reggae songtress Nadine Sutherland in tribute at Dr…
January 21, 2026
by Krysta Anderson
Malik Reid on making New Year wellness habits stick
The new year is here. And already, gyms are jam packed with people working towards achieving their body goals for 2026. While it is a good strategy to build that moment from early, many drop out of…
January 20, 2026
Two arrested in St Ann over ammunition seizure
The St Ann police have arrested a man and a woman following the seizure of several rounds of ammunition in the parish on Monday. It's reported that round 3:30 p.m., police conducted a snap raid…
January 20, 2026
St Catherine taxi operator accused of murdering colleague remanded
Lloyd Armstrong, a St Catherine taxi operator, was remanded Tuesday after appearing in court charged with fatally stabbing a fellow driver in Portmore last year. Armstrong, also known as 'Ju Ju…