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Margot Robbie, who plays the role of Catherine Earnshaw in ‘Wuthering Heights’, appears in a wedding scene.
February 11, 2026

‘Wuthering Heights’ – A bold but shallow take on Brontë’s classic

It’s hardly a surprise that filmmaker Emerald Fennell, who possesses a particular interest in shocking and riling her audience, was drawn to Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights. This is a novel that has…
Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, minister of foreign affairs and foreign trade.
February 11, 2026

Editorial | Reviewing diplomacy

This week’s review by Jamaica’s overseas diplomats and domestic-based policymakers provides an opportunity for a fundamental reorientation of the island’s foreign policy and diplomacy to meet what…
Therapists encourage couples seeking deeper connection to focus less on grand gestures and more on everyday acts that show they understand what matters to their partner.
February 11, 2026

Romance doesn’t always have to be grand

AP: Doing something romantic for Valentine’s Day does not need to involve a heart-shaped box of chocolates, roses or an atypically expensive dinner, according to relationship experts. In fact,…
Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness Krystal Lee, addresses the launch of the National Strategic Plan for HIV 2023-2030 on Monday at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
February 11, 2026

Health ministry sets new course for HIV response

The Ministry of Health & Wellness (MOHW) has launched Jamaica’s National Strategic Plan for HIV (2023 to 2030), a move intended to strengthen the national response and chart a clear path towards…
An artist’s impression showing the redesigned arrivals hall at the Norman Manley International Airport.
February 11, 2026

Work under way to upgrade arrivals, retail spaces at NMIA

PAC Kingston Airport Limited (PACKAL) has begun two major renovation projects at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) as part of the next phase of the operator’s $25.8-billion…
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr. (2nd right); Acting Permanent Secretary in the minstry, Dione Jennings (right); President of the Human Resource Management Association of Jamaica (HRMAJ), Dr Cassida Jones Johnson (second left) an
February 11, 2026

Labour ministry formalises strategic partnership with HR association

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has formalised a strategic working partnership with the Human Resource Management Association of Jamaica (HRMAJ), marking a significant step toward deeper…
JN Money’s new agent location in Jacques Plaza, Bodden, Cayman Islands.
February 11, 2026

JN Money expands money transfer services in Cayman

JN Money continues to expand its services and has launched its eighth agent location in Bodden Town, Cayman, following expansion to Gambia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Ghana, Honduras, India, Kenya, the…
John de Silva
February 11, 2026

Lasco entities secure $1.7 billion in loans for expansion, property acquisition

Lasco, which manufactures and distributes locally and overseas, has secured $1.7 billion in new loans over 15 months to fund investments, including property acquisition on Red Hills Road. The…
The Mediterranean diet not only improves cardiovascular health, but also supports a healthy weight and healthier lifestyle habits.
February 11, 2026

What makes the Mediterranean diet so healthy for your heart?

Extensive research over the years has continued to identify the Mediterranean diet as one of the best for heart health. Why? It helps reduce chronic inflammation in the body, explains Janet McCann, a…