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Dean Young shows off one a Dagwood sandwich at his New Orleans, USA-based test kitchen on May 9, 2006.
January 7, 2026

Betty Boop, Blondie and others join public domain

Betty Boop and ‘Blondie’ are joining Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the public domain. The first appearances of the classic cartoon and comic characters are among the pieces of intellectual…
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January 7, 2026

Record US$9.6m fine after oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico

Pipeline safety regulators on Monday assessed their largest fine ever against the company responsible for leaking 1.1 million gallons of oil into the Gulf off the coast of Louisiana in 2023. The…
January 7, 2026

Wellness in winter matters more for black communities

Winter in the UK is often described as a time to slow down. The long nights, grey skies, cold winds, and constant drizzle create a natural pull towards staying indoors and becoming less socially…
Experts say chronic tardiness could reflect time blindness, ADHD, anxiety or disorganisation.
January 7, 2026

The real reasons people may struggle with time

Russell Barkley, a retired clinical neuropsychologist at the University of Massachusetts, is often credited with linking time impairment with people with ADHD or autism. In 1997, he called it…
Barita building at St Lucia Way, New Kingston.
January 7, 2026

Barita acquisition of JN Fund Managers pushes client funds over $500 billion

Barita Investments Limited can proceed in fully acquiring JN Fund Managers Limited (JNFM), a wholly owned subsidiary of Jamaica National Group, according to a release on the matter. “The transaction …
January 7, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Resolutions for mind, body, and wellness in 2026

As 2026 unfolds, health professionals are encouraging persons to move beyond short-lived resolutions and toward sustainable lifestyle changes that support the mind, body, and overall well-being.…
Glen Campbell, who plays Boopsie, faints after his wife Petal, played by Renae Williams (centre), explains to him that she lost the funds that he sent to her to build a house to a failed investment scheme. Her brother, Larry, played by Courtney Wilson (lef
January 7, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

Successful ‘Boopsie’s Homecoming’ to head overseas after local run

During the Christmas period and moving into the new year, several production houses offered up plays for audiences to savour. Opened on Boxing Day, Jambiz’s Boopsie’s Homecoming has been an instant…
Couples who spend money on time-saving services have the ability to spend more time together.
January 7, 2026

Hiring a cleaner might lead to a happier relationship

It turns out love may benefit from a little less labour. Couples who spend money on time-saving services – like getting takeout or hiring a house cleaner – report greater relationship satisfaction,…
Dr Marsha Smith, with a few of the young adults following the Bahali Hurricane Melissa Recovery Project hosted by the Newell High School in St Elizabeth.
January 7, 2026

Healing beyond the storm

In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, the visible damage across Jamaica told only part of the story. Roofs were torn away, communities flooded, and livelihoods disrupted, but, beneath the surface, another…