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A protester holds up a poster showing Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi, (left) and US President Donald Trump, as she demonstrates outside the House of Parliament, in London.
January 18, 2026

Curtis Ward | Words of war could be deadly in 2026

The recent exchange of harsh words and threats of violence between President Donald Trump and Iran government officials represents a mere smidgen of the hate that exists between the Trump…
Dennis Blake
January 18, 2026

Dennis Blake | Why Jamaica’s churches must move from pews to policy

For generations, the Church has been one of Jamaica’s most trusted institutions. In communities where schools struggled, families fractured, and governments changed, the Church remained – steady,…
Liam Hemsworth (centre) is flanked by his girlfriend, model, Gabriella Brooks, and Morgan Spector (right), as they attend Ralph Laurent Fall/Winter 2026-2027 Men’s fashion show presented in Milan, Italy.
January 18, 2026

Ralph Lauren front row draws celebrities to Milan show

MILAN (AP): Celebrities packed the Ralph Lauren front row during Milan Fashion Week on Friday for the launch of a Milan-centric season that includes dressing Team USA for next month’s Winter Olympics.…
AP Chat GPT app icon is seen on a smartphone screen, Monday, August 4, 2025, in Chicago.
January 18, 2026

ChatGPT rises to top in Ja

ChatGPT has emerged as Jamaica’s most visited website, surpassing global heavyweights such as Wikipedia, YouTube, and Amazon, according to analytics firm Ahrefs. The artificial intelligence (AI)…
‘Exile’ by Chronixx
January 18, 2026 by Evon T. Krishna Benjamin

Chronixx’s ‘Exile’, a quiet chapter in a loud legacy

There are artistes we listen to, and there are artistes we witness. Jamaican reggae singer Chronixx has always felt like the latter. When he emerged in the early 2010s as part of what later became…
January 18, 2026 by Evelyn Valdez

Science is best communicated through identity and culture

Lived experiences shape how science is conducted. This matters because who gets to speak for science steers which problems are prioritised, how evidence is translated into practice, and who ultimately…
Bedrooms open to the middle floor pool deck and coastal views.
January 18, 2026

Dream House | Magnetic modern retreat on Portland’s coast

Should you ever come across this home right on the quiet Rural Hill main road in Portland, one might suddenly be overcome by an inexplicable feeling. A phenomenal, magnetic architectural force…
The majestic Niagara Falls
January 18, 2026

This Week’s Shutterbugs

Gordon Robinson writes: Based on Jamaica’s history and current reality, is there another way to reduce murders than police targeting and killing suspected murderers after being “challenged”?
January 18, 2026

Gordon Robinson | What the hell the police can do?

There has been much squabbling over the sharp reduction in murders reported by the police for 2025. The final number, 673, is the lowest in 30 years which, on the face of it, should be universally…