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March 18, 2026
Global study finds gap between expectations and the reality of perimenopause
A new international study – believed to be the largest of its kind – examined what people know about perimenopause and what symptoms they experience. The results reveal a clear gap between what…
March 18, 2026
The growing diabetes crisis in Jamaica and the Caribbean
Diabetes has become one of the most pressing non-communicable diseases affecting Jamaica and the wider Caribbean region. According to data from the International Diabetes Federation, approximately…
March 18, 2026
by Nicola Cunningham
Little Roy revisits roots, revives claim to reggae’s name
Veteran reggae singer Little Roy was recently in Jamaica to re-record his song Fight for Jah Love and is looking forward to reintroducing audiences to his discography and story. “Coming home was good,…
March 18, 2026
by Luke Douglas
Yam exports set to dip below US$40m for second year
Jamaican yam exporters expect some recovery in August after production fell by two-thirds at some farms in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. The crop, which in a good year earns about $6.5 billion…
March 18, 2026
by Krysta Anderson
Latonya Style taps into soca season with fused fitness series
Dance instructor and cultural ambassador Latonya Style is jumping on the carnival train while staying true to her roots by hosting a soca and dancehall fitness fete series. Speaking with Lifestyle,…
March 17, 2026
Taxi driver charged with causing death by dangerous driving in Spanish Town crash
Taxi operator Shelton Johnson has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a crash that claimed the life of a woman in Spanish Town, St Catherine on Saturday. The deceased has…
March 17, 2026
Jury frees security guard accused of stabbing co-worker
A security guard accused of stabbing his colleague multiple times in the neck during a workplace dispute was on Monday found not guilty of wounding with intent in the Home Circuit Court. Travaine…
March 17, 2026
Golding attacks tax package, says scrap GCT on bottled water to promote healthy choices
Opposition Leader Mark Golding has urged the Government to remove General Consumption Tax (GCT) from bottled water, arguing that the move would encourage healthier consumption more than proposed tax…
March 17, 2026
Port Antonio mayor threatens legal action over dumping in Rio Grande Valley
Mayor of Port Antonio Paul Thompson is threatening legal action against persons or entities who dump garbage in streams in the Rio Grande Valley of eastern Portland. Thompson said he has received…