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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…
14 Jan, 2026
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St James health inspector seeks multi-stakeholder push against rats
WESTERN BUREAU: Sherika Lewis, acting chief public health inspector for St James, has urged the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Local Government and private businesses to join forces in the…
13 Jan, 2026
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Costa Rica’s security director says plot to assassinate president uncovered
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rica’s national security chief on Tuesday revealed details of an alleged plot to assassinate President Rodrigo Chaves ahead of presidential and legislative elections.…
13 Jan, 2026
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NSWMA begins clearing debris from Independence Park in Black River
The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) began clearing debris from Independence Park in Black River, St Elizabeth on Monday. This was noted by Executive Director at the NSWMA, Audley…
13 Jan, 2026
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Rum, ganja and millions seized in police operation in Clarendon, woman arrested
The Clarendon police today seized a cache of illicit items along with cash totalling around $5 million at a house in the community of Palmetto Pen and arrested a woman. According to reports, during a…
13 Jan, 2026
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WHO urges Caribbean gov’ts to strengthen taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol
WASHINGTON, CMC – The World Health Organization (WHO) Tuesday urged Caribbean governments to significantly strengthen taxes on sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages amid concerns that these products…