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14 Jan, 2026
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Risk and insurance
In 2025, global natural catastrophe losses covered by insurance and reinsurance capital exceeded US$100 billion for the sixth consecutive year, with the latest projected losses estimated at US$107…
14 Jan, 2026
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OUR secures $14m for aggrieved utilities customers in 9 months
The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), through its Consumer Affairs Unit, secured close to $14 million in refunds and credits for utility customers during the first nine months of 2025. In a…
14 Jan, 2026
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Is Jamaica losing its sense of aesthetics?
THE EDITOR, Madam:
14 Jan, 2026
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Audrey Marks receives Global Heart Award
Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ambassador Audrey Marks, was among nine ambassadors honoured with the 2026…
14 Jan, 2026
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Samuel Braithwaite | Venezuela, Guyana, and US global dominance
On Saturday, January 3, 2026, the eyes of the world turned to Venezuela. The response of CARICOM was pilloried. I have no issue with CARICOM’s terse diplomatic statement which touched the right notes…
14 Jan, 2026
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Underwater treadmill and pool therapy: not just “swimming for fun”
When people hear the term hydrotherapy for dogs, many imagine a happy pet splashing around in water for recreation. While dogs may indeed enjoy being in the pool, therapeutic aquatic rehabilitation is…
14 Jan, 2026
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New year, new approach: rethinking health during menopause
The start of a new year often comes with pressure to reset, improve, and push forward with ambitious resolutions. But, for women navigating menopause, this season of life calls for a different…
14 Jan, 2026
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Fisher presses for promised Balaclava Fire Station
WESTERN BUREAU: Everton Fisher, councillor for the Balaclava Division in the St Elizabeth Municipal Corporation (StEMC), is again demanding answers on why the long-promised fire station for Balaclava…
14 Jan, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Energy delusion in a post-Venezuela world
THE EDITOR, Madam: As an electrical engineer who has spent 40 years involved in the electrical energy sector from fossil fuel, wind, solar, lithium batteries and pumped storage hydro, I am compelled…