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Dr Kerriann Peart, founder of Peart Consulting.
December 17, 2025

Tips to help women avoid burnout on the job

Many Caribbean women in professional spaces feel persistently tired or emotionally drained at work, without always recognising it as burnout. Dr Kerriann Peart, a Jamaican-born leadership strategist…
A man is detained by immigration agents at a car wash on Friday, August 15, in Montebello, California.
December 17, 2025

Elizabeth Morgan | The USA and immigration: Such hypocrisy!

The plaque inside the Statue of Liberty in New York harbour has the sonnet by Emma Lazarus, The New Colossus, which includes the lines: “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning…
The Alpha Boys Band performs.
December 17, 2025

Lance Neita | Rejoicing over you with singing

I did not know that God sings until I came across a verse in the Bible, Zephaniah 3:17. which says that the Lord will “rejoice over you with singing”.
 TUI Group headquarters in Germany.
December 17, 2025

Large travel group sees Jamaica setback but bets on AI

TUI Group, one of the world’s largest tour operators, has reported slower-than-usual winter bookings following Hurricane Melissa’s impact in Jamaica, but maintains a positive outlook. The…
December 17, 2025

What is canine rehabilitation and when does your dog need it?

As dogs live longer and veterinary medicine continues to advance, canine rehabilitation has become an essential part of modern pet care. Much like physical therapy for humans, canine rehabilitation…
Letters
December 17, 2025

Caribbean injustice – overreach and excess

THE EDITOR, Madam: The chief justice of Jamaica was recently spanked by its Court of Appeal for inappropriate behaviour that led to a conviction for murder being quashed. This is not abnormal in and…
Shawna-Kae Burns holds a Master of Social Work with a specialisation in children and families from the University of Texas at Arlington. In recent years, she has participated in numerous workshops focusing on key themes of self-care.
December 17, 2025 by Krysta Anderson

Dealing with seasonal depression

For many, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. But some people find the season difficult, and their lack of festive spirit may actually be a symptom of seasonal depression. Seasonal…
Audrey Tugwell Henry, president and chief executive officer of Scotia Group Jamaica.
December 17, 2025

Scotia outlook stable amid recession and loan stress

The financial conglomerate Scotia Group Jamaica (SGJ) made $20 billion profit for its October 2025 financial year, or roughly $150 million less than a year ago, as provisions tied to Hurricane Melissa…
Black women often report higher levels of performance pressure and lower levels of psychological safety at work.
December 17, 2025

Unlocking the hormone heist

HORMONES ARE often spoken about in conversations around mood, weight, energy, and overall health, but many people do not fully understand what they are or why they matter. In truth, hormones are among…