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Wisynco Director of Production Devon Reynolds
15 Jan, 2026 0

Wisynco raises a glass to Devon Reynolds

For 43 years, Devon Reynolds has been a quiet but decisive force behind Wisynco Group’s production operations, guiding the company’s evolution from factory floor to large-scale manufacturing. On…
 In this photo obtained by The Associated Press, Iranians attend an anti-government protest in Tehran, Iran, Friday, January 9, 2026.
15 Jan, 2026 0

Be careful of new friends

THE EDITOR, Madam: The Iranian protesters are to be congratulated on their bravery but should be warned to be cautious about planning to rely too much on President Trump. President Trump has claimed…
IIED and Adaptation Financing report 2026
15 Jan, 2026 0

Earth Today | Financing adaptation

A NEW report is shining light into the ways in which small island developing states (SIDS) and least developed countries (LDCs) can get the financial support they need in order to pursue adaptation in…
Gospel singer Sharilyn Sayles was the chief organiser of the Still Here Benefit Concert which raise funds for Hurricane Melissa relief. The event raised more than $1 million.
15 Jan, 2026 0

Gospel singer Sharilyn Sayles shares her Still Here concert testimony

The Still Here Benefit Concert, held last December at the VH Percy Centre on the grounds of the Kencot Seventh-day Adventist Church, was voted by our panellists as the Best Hurricane Melissa…
The Appleton Estate Blue Mountain serve cocktail.
15 Jan, 2026 0

Recipe | The Appleton Estate Blue Mountain serve

January 9 was celebrated as Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Day. Try this cocktail that highlights the Appleton Estate 12-Year-Old Rare Casks rum, paired with coffee beans for a rich, aromatic…
Tacos dorados de picadillo, from the cookbook ‘Plantas: Modern Vegan Recipes for Traditional Mexican Cooking’ by Alexa Soto.
15 Jan, 2026 0

Recipe | Tacos Dorados de Picadillo/Crispy 'Beef' Tacos

In many parts of the world, 'taco night' often reflects a simplified, Americanised take on Mexican cuisine: ground beef cooked with a packaged seasoning mix, taco shells, lettuce, tomato,…
Letters
15 Jan, 2026 0

Settling scores in the Caribbean

THE EDITOR, Madam: There has been much punditry about the deeper reasons for the American incursion into Venezuela and the arrest of their president. As one oil company executive put it, they would…
Nathan Walker
15 Jan, 2026 0

Nathan Walker | Development through climate justice: A strategy for the future

To achieve sustainable progress, climate justice needs to be the foundation upon which Jamaica’s development priorities stand. Climate justice recognises that political factors influence how countries…
Mayor of Kingston,Andrew Swaby, addressing the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The meeting was held at the corporation’s office in downtown Kingston.
14 Jan, 2026 0

KSAMC proposes waste management decentralisation programme

The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has proposed that the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) focus exclusively on regulating Jamaica’s waste management programme. …