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Protesters rally outside the White House on Saturday, January 3 in Washington, after the US captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a military operation.
07 Jan, 2026 0

Norris R. McDonald |Maduro, Venezuela and god-king Trump’s imperial rampage

Recent developments involving Venezuela raise urgent concerns about whether the United States is once again asserting imperial power over a sovereign nation, this time with unprecedented openness and…
Business
07 Jan, 2026 0

Jamaica Stock Exchange dips below $2 trillion with 5.0% slide in 2025

The value of all shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) closed 2025 at US$1.98 trillion in market capitalisation, some 5.0 per cent lower than the previous year, as all three major indices…
Justice Minister Delroy Chuck.
07 Jan, 2026 0

Editorial | Decriminalise underage sex

As he has promised, Delroy Chuck should act with urgency in having Parliament decide on decriminalising sex between minors who are close in age. They should.
Dean Young shows off one a Dagwood sandwich at his New Orleans, USA-based test kitchen on May 9, 2006.
07 Jan, 2026 0

Betty Boop, Blondie and others join public domain

Betty Boop and ‘Blondie’ are joining Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the public domain. The first appearances of the classic cartoon and comic characters are among the pieces of intellectual…
Business
07 Jan, 2026 0

Record US$9.6m fine after oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico

Pipeline safety regulators on Monday assessed their largest fine ever against the company responsible for leaking 1.1 million gallons of oil into the Gulf off the coast of Louisiana in 2023. The…
07 Jan, 2026 0

Wellness in winter matters more for black communities

Winter in the UK is often described as a time to slow down. The long nights, grey skies, cold winds, and constant drizzle create a natural pull towards staying indoors and becoming less socially…
Experts say chronic tardiness could reflect time blindness, ADHD, anxiety or disorganisation.
07 Jan, 2026 0

The real reasons people may struggle with time

Russell Barkley, a retired clinical neuropsychologist at the University of Massachusetts, is often credited with linking time impairment with people with ADHD or autism. In 1997, he called it…
Barita building at St Lucia Way, New Kingston.
07 Jan, 2026 0

Barita acquisition of JN Fund Managers pushes client funds over $500 billion

Barita Investments Limited can proceed in fully acquiring JN Fund Managers Limited (JNFM), a wholly owned subsidiary of Jamaica National Group, according to a release on the matter. “The transaction …
07 Jan, 2026 0

Resolutions for mind, body, and wellness in 2026

As 2026 unfolds, health professionals are encouraging persons to move beyond short-lived resolutions and toward sustainable lifestyle changes that support the mind, body, and overall well-being.…