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March 8, 2026
Denise Daley | Invest in women, strengthen Jamaica
International Women’s Day 2026 is being observed today (March 8) under a powerful and timely theme: Give to Gain. It is a principle that should shape public policy, national priorities and community…
March 8, 2026
Mark Wignall | A bigger war looming?
At US$50 per head it came cheap. Although some saw it as a publicity stunt, the June 2015 golden escalator launch of Donald Trump’s initial political campaign included him paying out-of-work actors to…
March 8, 2026
Hello mi neighbour | Building true confidence
My, my, my — how times have changed! When did this debate about skimpy or revealing attire as a symbol of confidence begin? Confidence? Really? I was genuinely appalled recently when I overheard some…
March 8, 2026
Gabriel Agbo | Pray the word of God
For our prayers to be effective, we must pray God’s words. Praying God’s word is knowing what the words and promises of God are, then offering them back to him in prayer. To do this, we must read,…
March 8, 2026
CAC posts loss as $250m preference share maturity looms this month
Industrial air-conditioning installers CAC 2000 Limited posted a net loss of $176.2 million for the year ended October 2025, reversing a profit of $22.3 million the prior year, as ageing receivables…
March 8, 2026
Dwight Fletcher | Kingdom principles for money matters
We’ve been discussing money matters for the past few weeks, and I hope that you have begun to experience a transformation in your relationship with your finances. When we began this journey, I said…
March 8, 2026
Sean Major-Campbell | A time to speak out
Lately, I have been finding myself thinking that we are in a Martin Niemöller moment! He was a German Lutheran pastor (1892–1984). He is renowned for his 1946 post war poem that critiqued the silent…
March 8, 2026
Dennis Minott | Why Jamaica’s future lies in precision, not brute force
Jamaica currently stands at a high-stakes strategic crossroads. In an era where the relentless expansion of artificial intelligence and hyperscale data centres is triggering an unprecedented global…
March 8, 2026
by Ashley Anguin
In the family now
WESTERN BUREAU: On Christmas morning 2025, while most families were at home, possibly gathered around their trees or opening presents, certified nurse practitioner and devoted caregiver Rose Marie…