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Debra Lopez-Spence (right), president of Scotia Jamaica Life Insurance Company, is all smiles with her mother and breast cancer survivor, Jan Lopez.
28 Oct, 2026 0

'A mammogram is the gift I give myself'

Every year, around my birthday, I give myself a gift. It doesn’t come wrapped in pretty paper; there is no ribbon to untie, and it’s certainly not something I can put on a shelf. It may not be the…
With a golf club in hand, accountant Ashley Cespedes is all dolled up to practice her swings
28 Oct, 2026 0

Something Extra | Wednesday

An afternoon of golf, Pilates and socialising brought The Darling Social Club’s weekend festivities to a close on Sunday. The ladies gathered on the greens for a leisurely mix of recreation, wellness…
A view inside the Claremont Market shows food stalls and sections of the roof damaged by Hurricane Melissa.
28 Oct, 2026 0

Claremont Market still waiting on roof repairs

In April, The Gleaner reported that six months after Hurricane Melissa damaged the Claremont Market in southeast St Ann, repairs had not begun, leaving the facility without a roof. Another six months…
Norris McDonald
28 Oct, 2026 0

Norris R. McDonald | US elections: The Caribbean diaspora must rally behind Angie Nixon!

“I don’t like to see people struggling the way I struggled.” – Angie Nixon The upcoming 2026 US Senate special election in Florida is not just an American political contest; it is a critical…
Dr Atif Hussein, a haematologist and oncologist at Memorial Cancer Institute, part of Memorial Healthcare System in South Florida.
28 Oct, 2026 0

From deadly diagnosis to a decade of survival - Immunotherapy changes the fight against advanced melanoma

Immunotherapy is changing the treatment landscape for advanced melanoma, offering new hope to patients whose cancer has spread to other organs. By helping the body’s immune system recognise and attack…
Appleton rum.
28 Oct, 2026 0

Appleton Estate borrows scarcity playbook to sell US$500 a bottle rum

Appleton Estate has released a 26-year-old rum drawn from just 10 casks and priced at US$500 for a hand-sized bottle, a bet that scarcity and heritage can command luxury prices. Few locally operated…
28 Oct, 2026 0

Breast cancer also affects men, and the risk increases with age

Male breast cancer is far less common than breast cancer in women, but it is usually discovered later: Men with breast cancer often receive the diagnosis after finding a breast lump on their own.…
Ken Jones Aerodrome in Portland.
28 Oct, 2026 0

Ken Jones airfield seeks flight path to growth with 20-year master plan

Ken Jones Aerodrome sits about 30 minutes by car from major Port Antonio hotels and attractions such as the Blue Lagoon, yet traffic underperforms at the facility, slipping from about two aircraft…
Central Sorting Office in Kingston.
28 Oct, 2026 0

GraceKennedy puts BPO outsourcing space for rent after Sutherland lease ends

GraceKennedy Ltd has returned a major business process outsourcing (BPO) facility in downtown Kingston to the rental market after the departure of long-time tenant Sutherland Global, ending a…