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March 11, 2026
Movie Review | Gosling, Lord, Miller make science fun in ‘Project Hail Mary’
It’s been a minute since we’ve had a big-screen space epic that’s as fun as it is awe-inspiring. The last memorable one might have been The Martian, so perhaps it shouldn’t be all that surprising that…
March 11, 2026
Editorial | Rare earths and more
While the economic feasibility of extracting rare earth elements (REE) from bauxite residue is still unattained, Phillip Paulwell is right about Jamaica needing to do the work to put itself in a…
March 11, 2026
Something Extra | Wednesday
Jamaicans love good food and a great bargain, so it was no surprise that many flocked to Meet Street & The Market at Hope Botanical Gardens last Saturday, for an experience brought to life by…
March 11, 2026
Elizabeth Morgan | Another war in a complex, volatile region: fulfilling prophecy?
The international news is dominated by the current Iran war initiated by Israel and the USA on Saturday, February 28. The USA was assembling its military in the region following its mission in…
March 11, 2026
Scotia Group Jamaica posts lower profit as Melissa leaves its mark on first quarter
The second largest bank, Scotia Group Jamaica Limited (SGJ), reported net income of $4.1 billion for its first quarter ended January 2026, a modest decline from the $4.2 billion posted in the same…
March 11, 2026
Regency Petroleum investing $35m in pothole filler line
Regency Petroleum Limited (RPL) will invest between $35 million and $40 million to make and distribute a new asphalt filler designed for road repairs, marking its first major move beyond fuels. The…
March 11, 2026
How to recognise possible complications during postpartum
Postpartum experiences are as unique as the pregnancies that come before them. Because of this, it can be difficult to recognise what’s normal and what could be a complication – even if you’ve given…
March 11, 2026
by Ruth
Britany Dukes is building strength inside and out
Britany Dukes, a certified personal trainer and founder of BD Active, has long been involved in fitness. She began strength training at home before learning structured gym training after becoming a…
March 11, 2026
GraceKennedy buys remaining stake in Dairy Industries for $3.15b
GraceKennedy Ltd paid $3.15 billion to acquire the remaining 50 per cent of Dairy Industries Jamaica Limited from New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra Co-operative Group, according to notes in the…