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February 16, 2026
New taxes: Same old exploitation
THE EDITOR, Madam: As a member of the most heavily taxed group of society, the middle class, I am concerned about the proposed new taxes on non-alcoholic beverages and digital transactions.
February 16, 2026
Dancehall needs a revival
THE EDITOR, Madam: Dancehall, once a staple of Jamaican culture and entertainment, appears to have lost its way. Once a platform for witty lyrics, social commentary, and infectious beats has devolved…
February 16, 2026
An absolute failure
THE EDITOR, Madam: Last April, an Audi SUV was deliberately driven at speed into a large crowd at the Lapu-Lapu Filipino Street Festival in South Vancouver, BC, resulting in eleven deaths and many…
February 16, 2026
Something Extra | Monday
On Thursday, dignitaries, senators, parliamentarians from both the Government and Opposition and their supporters convened at George William Gordon House for the ceremonial opening of Parliament.…
February 16, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Seiveright: Jamaican cannabis ready for expanding regional, international markets
WESTERN BUREAU: Delano Seiveright, the state minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), says Jamaica’s regulated cannabis industry is gaining traction as with 196 licences…
February 15, 2026
Diotima's Rachel Scott showcases new collection with J'can ties at NYFW
Jamaican designer Rachel Scott presented her new womenswear collection for her critically adored brand Diotima today at New York Fashion Week (NYFW). Scott's runway show on NYFW's closing…
February 15, 2026
Sagicor SIGMA charity road race crosses $1 billion milestone
The 28th staging of the Sagicor SIGMA Corporate Run surpassed $1 billion raised since its inception, with Sunday's event exceeding its target by raising $152 million for hurricane-ravaged…
February 15, 2026
UNDP, Australia partner on $9m project to build three solar centres for hurricane-hot fishers
Three additional solar energy community centres are to be established in fishing villages affected by Hurricane Melissa under a $9.2 million partnership between the United Nations Development…
February 15, 2026
Should people with autism and very high needs have a separate diagnosis?
As the definition of autism has widened, there’s been a growing push to create a new diagnosis, called profound autism, for those who need constant and lifelong care. The reason? To ensure that they…