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December 24, 2025
by Paul H. Williams
Christmas of yesteryear in Jamaica
Up to the end of the 20th century Christmas celebrations were more widely anticipated in Jamaica, secularly and religiously, than they are nowadays. The days leading up to Christmas were full of…
December 24, 2025
by Keisha Hill
Redefining skin health for the Caribbean
For Dr Keren-Marie St Clair, skin health is more than aesthetics — it is deeply connected to confidence, mental well-being, and quality of life. As the founder of The Skin Lab Jamaica and creator of…
December 24, 2025
Starlink in the crosshairs: How Russia could attack Elon Musk’s conquering of space
Two NATO-nation intelligence services suspect that Russia is developing a new anti-satellite weapon to target Elon Musk’s Starlink constellation with destructive orbiting clouds of shrapnel, with the…
December 24, 2025
BOJ expects problem loans to double from the $42.9-billion pre-Hurricane Melissa levels
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) expects borrowers to fall behind on loan payments in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, with non-performing loans (NPLs) projected to double. The central bank said the fallout…
December 24, 2025
Bourbon maker Jim Beam halts production at Kentucky distillery
Bourbon maker Jim Beam is halting production at one of its distilleries in Kentucky for at least a year as the whiskey industry navigates tariffs from the Trump administration and slumping demand for…
December 24, 2025
by Albert Ferguson
Janet Richards Foundation targeting Bolt for more help
Western Bureau: Chairman of the Janet Richards Foundation, Janet Richards, says she will be reaching out to the Usain Bolt Foundation to help transform the play area at the St James-based Mustard Seed…
December 24, 2025
Unusual trade partners India and New Zealand form deal to diversify from US tariffs
India and New Zealand announced Monday they have reached a free trade deal, seeking to deepen economic ties and shore up growth at a time of mounting global trade uncertainties. The move comes as New…
December 24, 2025
Banksy unveils new art in London following speculation over murals depicting stargazing figures
Elusive street artist Banksy appeared to confirm Monday that a new mural in London, depicting two children lying down and pointing up at the sky, is his latest work. The artist posted two photos of…
December 24, 2025
Most US adults aren’t making year-end charitable contributions
Most Americans aren’t making end-of-year charitable giving plans, according to the results of a new AP-NORC poll, despite the many fundraising appeals made by nonprofits that rely on donation surges…