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May 31, 2026
News Briefs - No Ebola case in Jamaica
The Ministry of Health & Wellness on Saturday indicated that while some travellers are in quarantine, there is no case of Ebola in Jamaica.
The ministry says it continues to carry out…
May 31, 2026
by Janet Silvera
When abuse comes home - Howard University law professor wants Jamaica to do more to shield children from sexual predators within families
For many Jamaican children, the greatest threat does not come from strangers lurking in dark corners but from trusted adults within their own homes.
It is a painful reality that sits at the heart of…
May 31, 2026
by Mickalia Kington
Raw sewage, broken roads, darkness - Neglect claims mount as Whitehall residents reach breaking point
Raw sewage running through yards. Roads so broken, ambulances struggle to enter. Residents forced to wait up to six weeks for garbage collection. Entire sections of the community plunged into darkness…
May 31, 2026
by Corey Robinson
Forgotten victims
Before Hurricane Melissa, they had a home, a livelihood, friends of their own age and a sense of normalcy. Seven months later, all that remains is each other, a weathered couch and an ageing handheld…
May 31, 2026
by Sashana Small
National flower hangs in the balance - Calls grow for stronger protection of lignum vitae; development, harvesting blamed for loss
Seaford Harvey remembers a time when lignum vitae was a familiar feature of the landscape across St Catherine, with the short, compact trees and their distinctive bluish-purple blooms growing in…
June 3, 2026
by Krysta Anderson
Trailblazer Althea Laing celebrates milestone 70th birthday
Strutting down fashion runways, captivating in editorial spreads, and redefining beauty standards, trailblazer Althea Laing has undeniably broken stereotypes, paving the way for other models to…
May 31, 2026
by Omar Tomlinson
Handbag designer Lenise Hewling realises lifelong dream with eLSH
Lenise Hewling is crystal clear on the identity for the luxe accessory brand eLSH, which she introduced to the world last August. "I had a desire to create pieces that felt deeply personal and…
May 31, 2026
INSPIRING JAMAICA - The heart of heritage
As the final brushstrokes dry on Labour Day projects across Jamaica, the month of May closes with more than cleaned gullies, painted schools, and restored parks. It leaves us with reflection. Beneath…
May 31, 2026
WISDOM OF THE WEEK - Mirror Neurons
Human beings are deeply connected in ways we often fail to notice. Have you ever found yourself yawning after seeing someone yawn? Or felt tears gathering in your eyes while watching someone cry?…