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January 5, 2026
Jervon Sands | Repurpose regional education for today’s realities
Education in the Commonwealth Caribbean has a history spanning over three centuries, with more than 75 per cent of that time taking place during colonial rule. Consequently, our education systems,…
January 5, 2026
Abbie Godoy-Guillen | Expand human rights education in the Caribbean
Across the Caribbean, the denial of human rights is neither a rare nor exceptional event. It is woven deeply into the fabric of everyday life. It appears when young men are stopped and searched…
January 5, 2026
Aundrene Cameron | Eliminate violence against women
The elimination of violence against women remains one of Jamaica’s most exhausted New Year’s resolutions. Nonetheless, its achievement remains an undelivered gift. This is because factors which…
January 5, 2026
GraceKennedy Foundation defers Birthright Programme to 2027
The GraceKennedy Foundation Birthright Programme will not take place this year with GraceKennedy instead placing its focus on supporting Jamaica’s national recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane…
January 5, 2026
by Lester Hinds
Kingston mayor continues push to rehabilitate, reintegrate the homeless
As Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby continues his push to rehabilitate and reintegrate the city’s homeless population, some 200 people were on New Year’s Day fêted at St William Grant Park. Individuals…
January 5, 2026
Hear the Children’s Cry want voice in talks on decriminalising sex between minors
Priscilla Duhaney, attorney and spokesperson for Hear the Children’s Cry, is expressing hope that the child-rights advocacy group will be invited to Parliament to air its opposition to proposals that…
January 5, 2026
Seprod Foundation delivers comfort to children, families out west
As communities across western Jamaica continue the journey of recovery following Hurricane Melissa, the Seprod Foundation brought comfort, joy, and reassurance to children and families through…
January 5, 2026
From recovery to renewal
The delivery and installation of modular classrooms at the Culloden Infant School in Whitehouse, Westmoreland marks a new phase in the restoration of hurricane-affected schools by the Sandals…
January 5, 2026
Jamaica Broilers brings hope to St Catherine communities
Jamaica Broilers Group (JBG) recently carried out its annual Christmas outreach in the communities of Spring Village and McCook’s Pen, St Catherine, providing meaningful support and seasonal…