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January 15, 2026
Letter of the Day | Speaking out on Venezuela
THE EDITOR, Madam: Following the recent (and ongoing) US attack on Venezuela’s national sovereignty, in blatant disregard for the rules-based order developed after WW2, we now have President Trump…
January 15, 2026
by Olivia Brown
Denbigh High’s visual arts department gets a boost
Denbigh High School in Clarendon expects a sharp rise in Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) visual arts passes, following a major upgrade to the Visual Arts Department’s computer lab.…
January 15, 2026
Editorial | Cameras to cops on specially planned operations
The disclosure by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) that it has received the 1,000 body-worm cameras (BWCs) it had on order is a welcome development. But the police’s statement on the matter is in…
January 15, 2026
by Ruddy Mathison
Wisynco raises a glass to Devon Reynolds
For 43 years, Devon Reynolds has been a quiet but decisive force behind Wisynco Group’s production operations, guiding the company’s evolution from factory floor to large-scale manufacturing. On…
January 15, 2026
Be careful of new friends
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Iranian protesters are to be congratulated on their bravery but should be warned to be cautious about planning to rely too much on President Trump. President Trump has claimed…
January 15, 2026
Earth Today | Financing adaptation
A NEW report is shining light into the ways in which small island developing states (SIDS) and least developed countries (LDCs) can get the financial support they need in order to pursue adaptation in…
January 15, 2026
Gospel singer Sharilyn Sayles shares her Still Here concert testimony
The Still Here Benefit Concert, held last December at the VH Percy Centre on the grounds of the Kencot Seventh-day Adventist Church, was voted by our panellists as the Best Hurricane Melissa…
January 15, 2026
Recipe | The Appleton Estate Blue Mountain serve
January 9 was celebrated as Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Day. Try this cocktail that highlights the Appleton Estate 12-Year-Old Rare Casks rum, paired with coffee beans for a rich, aromatic…
January 15, 2026
Recipe | Tacos Dorados de Picadillo/Crispy 'Beef' Tacos
In many parts of the world, 'taco night' often reflects a simplified, Americanised take on Mexican cuisine: ground beef cooked with a packaged seasoning mix, taco shells, lettuce, tomato,…