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17 Sep, 2026 0

Letter of the Day | Caveats won’t solve destitution

THE EDITOR, Madam: I write with deep concern about the St James Municipal Corporation’s proposal to place caveats on properties owned by persons housed at the parish infirmary. While I do not question…
Morgan
17 Sep, 2026 0

Omar Morgan | Strengthening HIV response through community-led action

Jamaica has made significant strides in its response to HIV over the past two decades, but despite these gains, HIV remains a serious public health threat. According to the Ministry of Health and…
Residents of Cooper’s Pen in Trelawny staging a demonstration on August 22, 2026.
17 Sep, 2026 0

SSP Diaries | Echoes of frustration

There are several behaviours in society today that most citizens are tired of complaining about, and in some cases, their frustrations are near or have reached boiling point. When people are sick and…
Hall
17 Sep, 2026 0

Adapt or be left behind, administrative professionals told

WESTERN BUREAU: Administrative professionals who fail to adapt to rapid technological change and evolving workplace demands risk being left behind, according to Keron Hall, president of the Kingston…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres
16 Sep, 2026 0

UN chief urges global AI cooperation saying world can't afford 'a race to the bottom on AI safety'

UNITED NATIONS (AP) – The United Nations chief urged global competitors in artificial intelligence on Wednesday to cooperate in addressing threats from the technology, warning that "the world…
Elderly people rest under the shade of a tree in Tokyo, Japan. - AP file photo
16 Sep, 2026 0

Centenarians living in Japan exceed 100,000 for the first time

TOKYO (AP) — The number of people aged 100 or older in Japan surpassed a record 100,000 this year, the latest government figures show, underscoring the country's rapidly aging and declining…
Pearnel Charles Jr., Minister of Labour and Social Security
16 Sep, 2026 0

Technical issue delays NIS pension payments for some direct-deposit recipients

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security says a technical issue has delayed National Insurance Scheme (NIS) pension payments to some pensioners who receive their benefits by direct deposit. In…