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03 Jan, 2026
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Jamaicans urged to prioritise health in 2026
As Jamaicans welcome the New Year, the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) is encouraging members of the public to make their health a priority by adopting healthier lifestyle habits and…
03 Jan, 2026
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Anderson vows deeper partnerships as Jamaica rebuilds
Jamaica’s ambassador to Washington, Antony Anderson, has praised the diaspora’s swift response to Hurricane Melissa, which struck the island on October 28, causing widespread damage to homes,…
03 Jan, 2026
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GoodHeart | Laughter for Recovery promises help and hope
Laughter has been credited with many positives, from being good medicine for the soul to significantly slowing down the ageing process. Laughter has now been ascribed the honour of helping people…
03 Jan, 2026
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Federal ruling blocks Hawaii’s climate change tourist tax on cruise ships
HONOLULU (AP): A federal appeals court ruling on New Year’s Eve blocked Hawaii from enforcing a climate change tourist tax on cruise ship passengers, a levy that was set to go into effect at the start…
03 Jan, 2026
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Ronald Sanders | CARICOM at the crossroads of pressure
The Caribbean Community stands at a moment that calls for less rhetoric and more realism. CARICOM is experiencing a period in which external pressure is intensifying, new norms are hardening among…
03 Jan, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Can religion and state be separate?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Love and support are extended to our fellow Jamaicans who have been affected by Hurricane Melissa. Thankfully, they have maintained their hope, demonstrating the truth of the…
03 Jan, 2026
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Editorial | HIV treatment at crossroads
Dr Richard Amenyah’s warning that some of the global gains against the spread of HIV/AIDS could be in danger because of a cut in funding by the United States and countries for programmes to combat…
03 Jan, 2026
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Reckless motorcycle riders in Negril
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to share my experiences last month when I was travelling on the south coast from Kingston. On reaching the Little London Police Station in Westmoreland, I saw several…
03 Jan, 2026
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Tony Deyal | No where in the world like Barbados
For our remembrance of John Wickham’s literary home here in the arts and hearts of the Caribbean people. I fervently hope that he is still roaming the universe, seeking and discovering new landings…