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February 21, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
Mom of 3 battles cancer and impact of Melissa
WESTERN BUREAU: Nickeisha Black, a 34-year-old mother of three young children, who resides in Bethel Town, Westmoreland, has been fighting a hard battle with Stage-3 colorectal cancer since 2024, and…
February 21, 2026
by Paul H. Williams
‘The pig thinks it’s a dog’
That a dog is a man’s best friend is widely accepted, and Kevorn Ellis of Wiltshire district in Anchovy, St James, has more than a few such friends. The owner of Souljapup Kennels is not only their…
February 21, 2026
‘Letters to Hillary’ is a thriller of life unravelling
LONDON: A violent, mysterious murder jump starts the newly released book –‘ Letters to Hillary’ from author Kathy Owen. Two bloodied bodies lie on the floor, but who lives and who dies remains…
February 21, 2026
Common-law couples cautioned against duplicate hurricane claims within households
WESTERN BUREAU: Pearnel Charles Jr, minister of labour and social security, is cautioning residents against submitting multiple hurricane relief applications from the same household, warning that the…
February 21, 2026
Peace Cup reflects growing stability in Central Kingston
Key community stakeholders have hailed a Peace Cup held on Ash Wednesday in Central Kingston as a powerful testament to the area’s steady progress in fostering and maintaining peace. Speaking at the…
February 23, 2026
Editorial | Celebrating small victories
Nine months ago, Pembroke Hall High School in St Andrew was in the spotlight for a crisis that affects too many of Jamaica’s secondary schools. More than seven in 10 of its grade-seven intake either…
February 21, 2026
Recognise and support informal guardians
THE EDITOR, Madam: As we are just days after celebrating Foster Care Week here in Jamaica, I wish to draw attention to a pressing issue concerning the informal placement of children by guardians…
February 21, 2026
Letter of the Day | FSC must act now on the NFPB pension fund
THE EDITOR, Madam: The National Family Planning Board (NFPB) officially ceased operations on July 31, 2024, as part of Jamaica’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reduce the…
February 21, 2026
Consider abolishing income tax
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica navigates its economic landscape, it’s time to reconsider the tax structure. The current system places a significant burden on individual taxpayers, while key industries…