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January 25, 2026

Charlene Ashley | When global politics cancels your flight: what the Venezuela disruption really means for business

What made events earlier this month so unsettling was not only the disruption itself, but the underlying message it delivered. Political decisions can now materialise in operational and commercial…
January 25, 2026

Gabriel Agbo | Move a little farther!

“ On the third day of the journey, Abraham saw the place in the distance. ‘Stay here with the donkey’, Abraham told the young men. ‘The boy and I will travel a little farther” Genesis 22:4-5
Original Third World members, Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore (left), Richard Daley (centre) and William ‘Bunny Rugs’ Clarke, in performance.
January 25, 2026 by Herbie Miller

The cello and guitar: An appreciation of the virtuosic life of ‘Cat’ Coore

Monday, January 19, 2026 is a sombre day for the global reggae community and the nation of Jamaica. The island’s emotive strings are stilled. The passing of Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore marks the end of an era…
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January 25, 2026

Dwight Fletcher | Have you drawn strength from God?

We’re in the last week of January, and the last week of our discussion on resilience. I pray that this has been a series that has given you time to reflect and prepare for all that 2026 has in store.…
Rev Dr Wendell Gibbs, senior pastor of First Baptist Church Toronto, standing in the Penny Hodge Heritage Room.
January 25, 2026 by Neil Armstrong

Historic Baptist churches played pivotal role in liberation

TORONTO: Two historic Baptist churches that are miles away from each other in different countries and have been around for two centuries were major centres in the liberation struggle of black people…
President Donald Trump watches as Rev Mariann Budde arrives at the national prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral, on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 in Washington.
January 25, 2026

Sean Major-Campbell | Faith in Donald Trump

Say what you may, many Christians are maintaining that President Donald Trump is an answer to prayer. He is protecting their favourite doctrines, he loves the Bible, and he is God’s chosen. This is a…
File Allan Bernard writes: When police killings approach a third or more of total violent deaths ... it becomes a question of strategy, proportionality, and legitimacy.
January 25, 2026

Allan Bernard | Why Jamaica must count all its dead

The reduction in Jamaica’s murder rate in 2025 is a development that warrants careful attention. Recording 673 murders, the lowest figure in more than three decades, represents a notable departure…
Kaysia Kerr (left), chief executive officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), looks on as Kyle Paul Stephenson (right) explains to the audience the objectives he hopes to be achieved by the end of the workshop.
January 25, 2026 by Dudley McLean II

Bridging home and school

MANDEVILLE, Manchester: Parental involvement in schools, as it is traditionally practised, is often limited and does little to build the parenting skills needed to improve student outcomes. This,…
Viewed from the flank, the sheer scale of the 5.1-metre chassis becomes apparent, accented by those striking wheels that anchor the vehicle’s bold, “Opposites United” aesthetic.
January 25, 2026 by Kareem LaTouche

Kia EV9: The Electric

At first glance, I didn’t think this vehicle was so big until I recognised that it had seven seats. The Kia EV9 is a larger version of its siblings and is a bold statement in the mid-size SUV segment.…