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February 16, 2026
An absolute failure
THE EDITOR, Madam: Last April, an Audi SUV was deliberately driven at speed into a large crowd at the Lapu-Lapu Filipino Street Festival in South Vancouver, BC, resulting in eleven deaths and many…
February 16, 2026
Something Extra | Monday
On Thursday, dignitaries, senators, parliamentarians from both the Government and Opposition and their supporters convened at George William Gordon House for the ceremonial opening of Parliament.…
February 16, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Seiveright: Jamaican cannabis ready for expanding regional, international markets
WESTERN BUREAU: Delano Seiveright, the state minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), says Jamaica’s regulated cannabis industry is gaining traction as with 196 licences…
February 15, 2026
Diotima's Rachel Scott showcases new collection with J'can ties at NYFW
Jamaican designer Rachel Scott presented her new womenswear collection for her critically adored brand Diotima today at New York Fashion Week (NYFW). Scott's runway show on NYFW's closing…
February 15, 2026
Sagicor SIGMA charity road race crosses $1 billion milestone
The 28th staging of the Sagicor SIGMA Corporate Run surpassed $1 billion raised since its inception, with Sunday's event exceeding its target by raising $152 million for hurricane-ravaged…
February 15, 2026
UNDP, Australia partner on $9m project to build three solar centres for hurricane-hot fishers
Three additional solar energy community centres are to be established in fishing villages affected by Hurricane Melissa under a $9.2 million partnership between the United Nations Development…
February 15, 2026
Should people with autism and very high needs have a separate diagnosis?
As the definition of autism has widened, there’s been a growing push to create a new diagnosis, called profound autism, for those who need constant and lifelong care. The reason? To ensure that they…
February 15, 2026
T20 World Cup: West Indies seal Super 8 spot with Nepal rout
West Indies notched its third straight win in Group C of the T20 World Cup on Sunday, thumping Nepal by nine wickets in Mumbai to secure a place in the Super 8 stage of the competition. West Indies…
February 15, 2026
by Ainsley Walters
Money Market claims Reggae Month Trophy
MONEY MARKET closed fast on the stands’ side to overhaul lightweight MIGHTY GULLY stealing home in yesterday’s Reggae Month Trophy at five furlongs straight, completing a second consecutive win since…