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January 3, 2026
Letter of the Day | Can religion and state be separate?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Love and support are extended to our fellow Jamaicans who have been affected by Hurricane Melissa. Thankfully, they have maintained their hope, demonstrating the truth of the…
January 3, 2026
Editorial | HIV treatment at crossroads
Dr Richard Amenyah’s warning that some of the global gains against the spread of HIV/AIDS could be in danger because of a cut in funding by the United States and countries for programmes to combat…
January 3, 2026
Reckless motorcycle riders in Negril
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to share my experiences last month when I was travelling on the south coast from Kingston. On reaching the Little London Police Station in Westmoreland, I saw several…
January 3, 2026
Tony Deyal | No where in the world like Barbados
For our remembrance of John Wickham’s literary home here in the arts and hearts of the Caribbean people. I fervently hope that he is still roaming the universe, seeking and discovering new landings…
January 3, 2026
Something Extra |Saturday
Sun-soaked and stylish, Sunrise Day Soirée kicked off 2026 in Kingston. Held on New Year’s morning at Campion College, the open-air fête offered a bright, high-energy start, drawing early risers ready…
January 3, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
As geopolitical fault lines test CARICOM unity, new chairman urges one voice
WESTERN BUREAU: Incoming Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chairman Dr Terrance Drew is warning that rising geopolitical pressures and external policy shifts affecting Caribbean nationals are testing the…
January 3, 2026
Scientists tally over 100 severe weather events in 2025
Climate change worsened by human behaviour made 2025 one of the three hottest years on record, scientists said. It was also the first time that the three-year temperature average broke through the…
January 3, 2026
Warmington’s remarks are myopic
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the recent comments made by Everald Warmington, member of parliament for South Western St Catherine, regarding the government’s allocation of $75…
January 3, 2026
by Keisha Hill
Challenging norms and building a healthier skincare culture
As misinformation continues to dominate social media and beauty trends, Dr Keren-Marie St Clair, founder of The Skin Lab Jamaica, believes the normalisation of unsafe skin practices in the Caribbean…