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03 Jan, 2026
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A mother’s nightmare
A mother’s worst nightmare became reality on Tuesday at Caymanas Mineral Spa in St Catherine when her six-year-old son drowned despite her desperate efforts to save him. Shawneece Forbes recounted the…
03 Jan, 2026
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Clerk sought guidance on alleged blackmail of Senate president; officer rejects claim
Newly obtained correspondence shows the Clerk to the Houses of Parliament sought disciplinary guidance regarding a former officer’s alleged misconduct and alleged attempt to blackmail Senate President…
03 Jan, 2026
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As geopolitical fault lines test CARICOM unity, new chairman urges one voice
WESTERN BUREAU: Incoming Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chairman Dr Terrance Drew is warning that rising geopolitical pressures and external policy shifts affecting Caribbean nationals are testing the…
03 Jan, 2026
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Hanover police kick off year of activities with community praise and worship
Western Bureau: Against the background of a 54 per cent reduction in murders in Hanover for 2025 compared with 2024, as well as a 53 per cent reduction in shootings over the period, the Hanover Police…
03 Jan, 2026
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‘You can have two winners in this game’
WESTERN BUREAU: As businesses in western Jamaica continue restoring their operations following Hurricane Melissa, Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) President Jason Russell says…
03 Jan, 2026
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Malabver urges nation to rethink use of technology in classrooms
WESTERN BUREAU: Mark Malabver, president of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), is urging the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information to pause and reassess the country’s heavy…
03 Jan, 2026
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Jamaicans urged to prioritise health in 2026
As Jamaicans welcome the New Year, the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) is encouraging members of the public to make their health a priority by adopting healthier lifestyle habits and…
03 Jan, 2026
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Challenging norms and building a healthier skincare culture
As misinformation continues to dominate social media and beauty trends, Dr Keren-Marie St Clair, founder of The Skin Lab Jamaica, believes the normalisation of unsafe skin practices in the Caribbean…
03 Jan, 2026
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Scientists tally over 100 severe weather events in 2025
Climate change worsened by human behaviour made 2025 one of the three hottest years on record, scientists said. It was also the first time that the three-year temperature average broke through the…