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April 8, 2026

Guyana’s oil boom needs an independent press

THE EDITOR, Madam: Guyana stands at one of the most extraordinary moments in its history. In less than a decade, the country has moved from quiet economic promise to becoming one of the world’s…
Rescue workers search for victims at the site of an Israeli airstrike that hit a crowded neighbourhood south of Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, April 5, 2026.
April 8, 2026

Elizabeth Morgan | While they stand aside and look ...

In the crisis engulfing the world with the USA as the main protagonist, the general view seems to be that leaders should not rock the boat, but should remain focused on their own concerns, staying…
Entreprenuer Andrae Artwell enjoys a game of pickleball at Camp Porti.
April 8, 2026

A weekend to reconnect, reset at Camp Porti

Camp Porti, the Easter weekend escape tucked into the lush landscape of Portland, Jamaica, has become synonymous with entertainment and wellness. Set against rolling hills, turquoise coves, and wild…
Business
April 8, 2026

British Airways to boost Ja flights as UK airlines fill seats

British Airways (BA) announced plans to increase flights to Kingston as part of its winter 2026 network expansion, a move that coincides with UK airlines running fewer but fuller aircraft on the…
A resident of Beecher Town, St Ann, collects water from a community standpipe.
April 8, 2026

Beecher Town water woes draw diaspora intervention

Residents of Beecher Town in St Ann continue to struggle with irregular water supply, despite the availability of several water sources elsewhere in the parish. The community, which sits just over…
Dr Dahlia Blake, Dr Brandon Davis, and Dionne Blackwood discussing a patient’s case. 
April 8, 2026 by Keisha Hill

One love, one health, one mission

In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, when communities across western Jamaica were left grappling with damaged infrastructure and disrupted healthcare services, a team of dedicated medical…
April 8, 2026

Understanding hypertension and insulin

As Jamaica continues to battle a growing epidemic of non-communicable diseases, the conversation around hypertension and diabetes is evolving beyond symptoms to deeper, underlying causes. Leading…
April 8, 2026

Natalia Burton | No more junk food should be dumped in schools

When the National School Nutrition Policy (SNP) was approved in May 2025, it marked an important step forward for school nutrition in Jamaica. It signalled a clear commitment by the Government to…
Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne at the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on July 7.
April 7, 2026

Antiguans to elect new government on April 30

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Prime Minister Gaston Browne Tuesday night named April 30 as the date for general elections in Antigua, urging supporters to give his ruling Antigua and Barbuda Labour…