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Barita building at St Lucia Way, New Kingston.
January 7, 2026

Barita acquisition of JN Fund Managers pushes client funds over $500 billion

Barita Investments Limited can proceed in fully acquiring JN Fund Managers Limited (JNFM), a wholly owned subsidiary of Jamaica National Group, according to a release on the matter. “The transaction …
January 7, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Resolutions for mind, body, and wellness in 2026

As 2026 unfolds, health professionals are encouraging persons to move beyond short-lived resolutions and toward sustainable lifestyle changes that support the mind, body, and overall well-being.…
Glen Campbell, who plays Boopsie, faints after his wife Petal, played by Renae Williams (centre), explains to him that she lost the funds that he sent to her to build a house to a failed investment scheme. Her brother, Larry, played by Courtney Wilson (lef
January 7, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

Successful ‘Boopsie’s Homecoming’ to head overseas after local run

During the Christmas period and moving into the new year, several production houses offered up plays for audiences to savour. Opened on Boxing Day, Jambiz’s Boopsie’s Homecoming has been an instant…
Couples who spend money on time-saving services have the ability to spend more time together.
January 7, 2026

Hiring a cleaner might lead to a happier relationship

It turns out love may benefit from a little less labour. Couples who spend money on time-saving services – like getting takeout or hiring a house cleaner – report greater relationship satisfaction,…
Dr Marsha Smith, with a few of the young adults following the Bahali Hurricane Melissa Recovery Project hosted by the Newell High School in St Elizabeth.
January 7, 2026

Healing beyond the storm

In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, the visible damage across Jamaica told only part of the story. Roofs were torn away, communities flooded, and livelihoods disrupted, but, beneath the surface, another…
Colman Domingo during the 37th Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards on Saturday, at the Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs, California. Domingo plays Joe Jackson in ‘Michael’.
January 7, 2026 by Damian Levy

9 most anticipated films of 2026

With the return of the Avengers, a new epic by Christopher Nolan, and sequels to some iconic films, 2026 has some exciting film prospects. Here are our top nine picks. 1. Peaky Blinders: The Immortal…
The cover of General Food’s 2026 calendar, titled ‘A Year for Renewal’.
January 7, 2026 by Carl Gilchrist

Supermarket chain uses calendar to inspire comeback after Melissa

For more than a decade, General Food Supermarket has produced an admired calendar, a glossy 48-page booklet spanning 15 months and prized for its recipes. From seafood and vegetarian dishes to…
Business
January 7, 2026

Studio courting digital media business clients

Digita Global Marketing (DGM) has opened a $75-million multimedia production space on Mountain View Avenue, Kingston, designed to streamline content creation for businesses and creatives. DGM…
Sheryl Lee Ralph dons a deep burgundy Tony Ward Couture gown with handcrafted 3D embroidered motifs and jewellery by Selim Mouzannar.
January 7, 2026

Something Extra | Wednesday

Celebrities turned out in full force at the Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, as Hollywood officially kicked off awards season by honouring standout achievements in film and television. Among our…