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A hammerhead shark.
January 22, 2026

Earth Today | A case for conservation

PARTIES TO the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) have submitted proposals to add 42 new migratory species to the convention’s appendices as needing…
Bob Marley was born on February 6, 1945.
January 22, 2026

Positive Vibration: Celebrating the life and legacy of Bob Marley

This year’s Bob Marley Earthstrong celebrations on Friday, February 6, will be held under the theme Positive Vibration, which is taken from Rastaman Vibration, the landmark 1976 album, which turns 50…
Letters
January 22, 2026

Physical security after a disaster

THE EDITOR, Madam:
Letters
January 22, 2026

Letter of the Day | Recovery must include Category 5 hurricane shelters

THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica continues the arduous work of recovery after Hurricane Melissa, it is important to acknowledge the visible efforts under way – particularly housing repairs,…
The donation was formally handed over during a brief ceremony attended by key stakeholders, including Marsha Burrell, development and marketing manager at Food For The Poor; Kathryn Silvera, president of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association;
January 22, 2026

Corporate Hands | Caribbean Foods Limited supports over 6,000 families with Foska Oats donation through Food For The Poor

Renée Peters
January 22, 2026

Resilience through science

Renée Peters will graduate on January 31 from the University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica with first class honours, a GPA of 4.04, and the title of valedictorian for the Faculty of Science and…
We Florida Financial Credit Union has donated US$10,000 to support 127 Jamaican credit union employees who were significantly impacted by Hurricane Melissa. The beneficiaries were identified with the assistance of the Jamaica Cooperative Credit Union Leag
January 22, 2026

Corporate Hands | We Florida Financial Credit Union supports Melissa impacted credit union employees

January 22, 2026

Eric Falt | Supporting boys and young men in Caribbean education

January 24 will be commemorated as the International Day of Education 2026, in which UNESCO highlights the role of youth as essential co-creators of the education systems that shape their futures. …
Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Records (UBTR), along with dancehall artiste Govana and Yung Kings Entertainment, has partnered to donate $600,000 to Mount Ward Primary School in Hanover. Jizell Cowan (left), marketing manager of UBTR, flanks Mount Ward Primary
January 22, 2026

Corporate Hands | UBTR, Govana give new year start to Mount Ward Primary