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Minorkys Hoyos Ruiz lights coals to cook dinner during a scheduled blackout to ration energy in Santa Cruz del Norte, home to one of Cuba’s largest thermoelectric plants, late afternoon Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026.
February 12, 2026

Letter of the Day | Cuba needs help

THE EDITOR, Madam: Cuba, a country with a strong foundation in healthcare and education, is struggling with widespread poverty and economic hardship. Despite being classified as a middle-income…
It was all smiles from Christel House Jamaica’s grade seven students (centre) after their Career Day session, discovering careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) in the poultry industry. They are joined by the sess
February 12, 2026

Corporate Hands | Jamaica Broilers team sparks S.T.E.A.M. career interest among Christel House students

Ann Margaret Lim (left) from the Office of the Children’s Advocate, makes a presentation to Christopher Wilmot, the winner of the Burpees competition, during the 2026 FitFest Party & Expo (New Year Edition) on January 31 at the NWC Sports Club.
February 12, 2026

Corporate Hands | 2026 FitFest ignites wellness revolution

Winston Ewart (front), NCOJ director, during the Chorale’s season-opening concert at the UWI Chapel, Mona, Kingston on Sunday.
February 12, 2026

Classical, romantic favourites open NCOJ season

The UWI Chapel was alive with the sounds of opera, classical, and romantic favourites as the National Chorale of Jamaica (NCOJ) opened its 2026 concert season to a full house on Sunday. The major…
Andrew Hinds (right), forest manager at the Forestry Department (South East Region) joins volunteers from Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Jamaica Combined Cadet Force and Lions Club of Portmore for a photo moment after planting a tree in Innswood, St Catherine on Frida
February 12, 2026

Earth Today | Restoring the ‘lungs of the earth’

THE FORESTRY Department is wasting no time in its efforts to restore Jamaica’s forest resources, in the aftermath of the devastation of Hurricane Melissa, which destroyed portions of the island’s tree…
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February 12, 2026

Earth Today | EFJ reset

IN HER own words, Nicole Adamson has spent her career “analysing risk, allocating capital, leading teams, and building systems that support long-term value creation”. She is keen to take that part of…
Dr Rohan Maharaj is a senior lecturer in family medicine and a fellow of the Caribbean College of Family Physicians. He is the alcohol policy advisor, The Healthy Caribbean Coalition. Send feedback to columns@gleanerjm.com
February 12, 2026

Rohan Maharaj | Alcohol and the commercial determinants of health

‘He’s a real rum head, he doesn’t know when to stop.’ All too often, we blame others for their lack of self-control – for not stopping after “just one” alcoholic drink. Our medical models reinforce…
Josh Morgerman (right), fields questions from the fireside chat audience, along with the Golf View team, Kemilee Mclymont-Campbell (centre), co-owner; and Dr. Richard Smith, general manager.
February 12, 2026

Earth Today | Hurricane hunter, Golf View Hotel keep spotlight on Melissa recovery efforts

NOTED HURRICANE Hunter, Josh Morgerman, visited Jamaica recently and partnered with the Golf View Hotel to host a fireside chat as a part of a bid to keep international attention on hurricane recovery…
Tracy-Ann Spence, executive vice-president and chief investment officer of Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited, added patterns in leopard-print leggings.
February 17, 2026

Something Extra | Thursday

Sagicor’s A Pilates, Plates & Prosecco Experience took centre stage on Saturday at Body Forté at the Sovereign Commercial Centre in St Andrew, delivering a chic, wellness-infused afternoon in aid…