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January 28, 2026
by Nicola Cunningham
Miss Jamaica World Nevaeh Allen owes victory to strong single mother
She did not sit down for more than five minutes throughout the entire evening. A nervous ball of energy and excitement, Simone Franks came with a sash bearing her daughter’s name and a huge sign…
January 28, 2026
by Neil Armstrong
Telethon to help rebuild schools in Jamaica
The Ontario-based Alliance of Jamaican Alumni Associations (AJAA) has organised a telethon to raise CDN$50,000 to help schools in Jamaica that have been most impacted by Hurricane Melissa. The…
January 28, 2026
What of recycling the rubble?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Having seen a recent documentary on the 61 tonnes of rubble that had accumulated on the Gaza Strip, experts predict that to clear such a mess will take at least seven to 10 years.
January 28, 2026
Asthmatics urged to take extra care during flu season
As the flu season continues, the National Health Fund (NHF) is urging Jamaicans living with asthma to take extra precautions, as influenza infections can significantly worsen their symptoms and…
January 28, 2026
Senior citizens and natural disasters: a growing public health concern
The destruction left behind by Hurricane Melissa remains vivid in the national consciousness. Images of flooded homes, impassable roads, and shattered livelihoods dominated news coverage, but among…
January 28, 2026
Maintaining healthy eating with NCDs after Hurricane Melissa
Whether coping with prolonged power outages following Hurricane Melissa or trying to maintain healthy routines during periods of disruption, Jamaicans living with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) can…
January 28, 2026
The ghost in the great house:
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is an old maxim in political philosophy: “You can respect the office of authority without respecting the person in authority.” It is the shield that allows a democracy to…
January 29, 2026
Something Extra | Wednesday
Music ruled the night at ‘Dubwise: Many Rivers to Cross’ last Friday on West Kings House Road in St Andrew. Fans turned out in full force, not just for the beats, but to support a meaningful cause as…
January 28, 2026
Tiffany McLeggon | Education is more than a report card
What do we really mean when we say a child is doing well in school? For many Jamaicans, the answer is – passes, grades, subjects, rankings. From an early age, children learn that success is counted,…