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January 17, 2026
Editorial | Prioritise earthquake readiness
Especially after the ruin left by Hurricane Melissa last October, it is understandable that, in the context of disaster preparedness, the attention of most Jamaicans is on hurricanes. The authorities,…
January 17, 2026
by Gregory Bryce
Jamaica to make debut in eFIBA gaming pre-qualifiers
D’Andre Forbes, team manager of the Jamaica basketball e-national team, said they hope to follow in the footsteps of the men’s senior team when they make their debut in in the eFIBA North America…
January 17, 2026
Weaknesses of international law
THE EDITOR, Madam: The actions of the president of the United States of America in ordering the invasion of Venezuela and the capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro, is just the latest in a series,…
January 17, 2026
by Bryan Miller
Hanover’s Miller-Bennett launches roof replacement initiative
Western Bureau: With several of her constituents still without roofs on their homes, some nine weeks after the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, Heatha Miller-Bennett, the member of parliament…
January 17, 2026
by Lester Hinds
11th Diaspora Conference set for Montego Bay in June
The 11th Biennial Diaspora Conference has been set for June 14 to June 18 at the Montego By Convention Centre in St James, with Diaspora Day – a day of service – scheduled to take place on June 16. …
January 17, 2026
Tony Deyal and Zeno Constance | Trini back in town or what?
My son, Zubin, came for Christmas but then took us to Barbados for nine days, including the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026. He and his sister were born in Barbados and so are ‘Bajans’ and very…
January 17, 2026
Ronald Sanders | Visa restrictions and cost of Caribbean disunity
When powerful states act, small states are tempted to personalise the action. When small states fragment, powerful states do not need to explain themselves. That is the lesson CARICOM should draw from…
January 17, 2026
Something Extra | Saturday
The ton gathered for the Bridgerton Season 4 masquerade premiere in Paris, a dazzling affair at the historic Palais Brongniart that transported fans straight into the elegance of Regency high society.…
January 17, 2026
Letter of the Day | Mobile phones should be allowed in schools
THE EDITOR, Madam: As a student, I believe that mobile phones should be allowed in schools when they are used responsibly and under clear rules. While it is true that phones can be distracting,…