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February 18, 2026 by Keisha Hill

‘Intentional care is not a luxury’

Wellness is often framed as a trend, something seasonal, aesthetic, or aspirational. But for Antoinette Davis, wellness is neither fleeting nor performative. It is foundational. As founder and Chief…
Letters
February 18, 2026

The Reggae Boyz kit should be reconsidered

THE EDITOR, Madam: As a Jamaican, I'm a bit perturbed by what the Jamaica Football Federation has accepted for our footballers to wear. The national colours of Jamaica, which symbolise our rich…
Globally, research continues to show that women carry a disproportionate share of emotional and unpaid labour.
February 18, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Authenticity over expectation – why midlife changes everything

For much of their lives, women are rewarded for being agreeable, capable, accommodating, and emotionally available. We learn early how to read a room, manage expectations, smooth discomfort, and hold…
Members of the JPA Executive (left to right): General Secretary Jordan Forrester, Chairperson of the Secretariat Brehanna Parkinson, President Nashá Patterson; Deputy Chairperson of the Executive Pari Valecha.
February 18, 2026

Prefects’ Week to spotlight student leadership, service and national impact

The Jamaica Prefects’ Association (JPA) has announced a week of islandwide activities from March 1 to March 7 as it stages its annual National Prefects’ Week. This year’s initiative is designed to…
Richard Vernon (centre), mayor of Montego Bay, interacts with local and international partners of his Mayor’s Charity Fund Adopt-a-House Programme during its launch at the St James Municipal Corporation chamber. From left are Deon Richardson, CEO of Comm
February 18, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

MoBay mayor pushes Adopt-A-House plan to rebuild 500 homes

WESTERN BUREAU: Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon has announced plans to rebuild some 500 homes damaged by Hurricane Melissa across St James, declaring that the municipality must act decisively to…
The Bank of Jamaica.
February 18, 2026

Jamaican businesses lift inflation forecasts, expect slower currency slide

Jamaican firms nudged up their inflation expectations in December, even as they saw a slower pace of currency depreciation and mixed signals on business conditions, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s…
Roy Martin, president of the Parnassus Farmers’ Group in Clarendon.
February 18, 2026 by Luke Douglas

Clarendon farmers eye annual $240m in revenue from new agro park

Thirty-three small farmers in Clarendon aim to generate $240 million annually on the high end from short-term crops at a new agro park, provided weather and market conditions hold. On the low end,…
February 17, 2026

Manchester man charged with rape, house-breaking

A 54-year-old mason from Comfort Hall, Manchester, has been charged with rape and house-breaking with intent following an incident in his community earlier this month, the police say. He is Hal…
February 17, 2026

Court acquits St James mechanic of gun offences

A 30-year-old mechanic from St James was freed of charges of illegal possession of a firearm and ten rounds of ammunition on Tuesday. Okeito Hibbert had been accused of being seen along a roadway in…