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December 17, 2025
Large travel group sees Jamaica setback but bets on AI
TUI Group, one of the world’s largest tour operators, has reported slower-than-usual winter bookings following Hurricane Melissa’s impact in Jamaica, but maintains a positive outlook. The…
December 17, 2025
What is canine rehabilitation and when does your dog need it?
As dogs live longer and veterinary medicine continues to advance, canine rehabilitation has become an essential part of modern pet care. Much like physical therapy for humans, canine rehabilitation…
December 17, 2025
Caribbean injustice – overreach and excess
THE EDITOR, Madam: The chief justice of Jamaica was recently spanked by its Court of Appeal for inappropriate behaviour that led to a conviction for murder being quashed. This is not abnormal in and…
December 17, 2025
by Krysta Anderson
Dealing with seasonal depression
For many, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. But some people find the season difficult, and their lack of festive spirit may actually be a symptom of seasonal depression. Seasonal…
December 17, 2025
Scotia outlook stable amid recession and loan stress
The financial conglomerate Scotia Group Jamaica (SGJ) made $20 billion profit for its October 2025 financial year, or roughly $150 million less than a year ago, as provisions tied to Hurricane Melissa…
December 17, 2025
Unlocking the hormone heist
HORMONES ARE often spoken about in conversations around mood, weight, energy, and overall health, but many people do not fully understand what they are or why they matter. In truth, hormones are among…
December 16, 2025
TPDCo completes pilot mental health intervention for tourism workers
Some 300 tourism workers across the sector participated in a pilot mental health intervention programme implemented by the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) in response to the impact of…
December 16, 2025
‘We have no fencing’ - CASE president admits after rape report sparks protest
President of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), Dr Derrick Deslandes, says the institution’s lack of perimeter fencing and ongoing electrical power issues have left the…
December 16, 2025
Police probe killing of 37-year-old man in Spanish Town
Detectives assigned to the St Catherine North Division are investigating the shooting-death of a 37-year-old man in the parish on Monday night. The deceased has been identified as Lorenzo Harvey,…