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January 8, 2026

One job is no longer enough!

THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica settles into a new year and looks ahead to 2026, it is time to honestly revisit how we define work, productivity, and survival in this economy. The cost of living has…
Stacey Mirander
January 8, 2026

Stacey Mirander’s new song tackles indifference in society

Fusion reggae artiste Stacey Mirander released her latest single, People Don’t Care, produced by Billboard-charting producer John ‘JonFX’ Crawford and arranged by vocal producer Karl Morrison. A…
Entrepreneur Aliyah Williams looked radiant in a yellow crochet dress.
January 8, 2026

Something Extra | Thursday

The mud underfoot and passing showers did little to dampen spirits at Zimi Seh Brunch as streams of patrons flocked to the lawns of Caymanas Park on Sunday in their most eye-catching daytime looks.…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness (right) greets Founder of Power of Faith Ministries International, Bishop Dr Delford Davis, during the ‘Heal the Family, Heal the Nation’ Day of Prayer service on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The service was held at the
January 7, 2026

Prime Minister urges church partnership to help further reduce Jamaica’s murder rate

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is urging the church to partner with the Government in reducing Jamaica’s murder rate to align with the regional average. He noted that the country recorded a 31-year…
Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Director of Operations, Dr Nicole Manning, displays a copy of the School-Based Assessment (SBA) Concession document during a CXC press conference held at the Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) in St Andrew on Januar
January 7, 2026

Principals encouraged to utilise SBA concession offered by CXC

Principals are being encouraged to utilise the Caribbean Examinations Council’s (CXC) School-Based Assessment (SBA) Concession, which is being offered to all Jamaican students for the May/June 2026…
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January 7, 2026

Some Stony Hill, St Andrew communities under curfew

Some communities in Stony Hill, St Andrew are now under curfew as part of ongoing police operations aimed at maintaining order and public safety in the area. The security measure, which covers Airy…
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January 7, 2026

Gov’t allocates $100 million to rehabilitate Anchovy, St James to Shettlewood, Hanover roadway

The Government has allocated $100 million to undertake works on critical sections of the roadway linking Anchovy, St James to Shettlewood, Hanover. Special focus is to be placed on the section of…