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January 27, 2026
Editorial | Canada-CARICOM partnership
When Caribbean Community (CARICOM) heads of government meet for their in-person summit next month, Mark Carney, the Canadian prime minister, should be their special guest.
January 27, 2026
Letter of the Day | Independence without illusions
THE EDITOR, Madam: Two speeches delivered on January 20 — one at home by Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness, and the other abroad by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the World Economic Forum in…
January 27, 2026
Build trust between people and the police
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is no doubt that the future of crime fighting in Jamaica must be grounded in intelligence-led policing, collaboration, presence, and vigilance. As a nation, we should commend…
January 27, 2026
Supremacy of God’s word
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, many families in western parishes are facing painful loss – damaged homes, disrupted work, and deep uncertainty. As our communities begin the…
January 27, 2026
Something Extra | Tuesday
With Reggae Month just around the corner, the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport unveiled its line-up of activities for February at the official launch held last Wednesday at the J.…
January 27, 2026
by Krysta Anderson
Friendship leads to ‘I do’ for Iswall and Keisha
In 2018, Iswall Stephenson was pleasantly surprised to find himself in the company of Keisha Christian. After a brief introduction through mutual friends, Iswall wasted no time making his intentions…
January 26, 2026
Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter joins calls for boycott of World Cup in United States
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Monday backed a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump and his administration at home and…
January 26, 2026
Higgler charged with murder after St Ann vehicle dispute left taxi operator dead
A 25-year-old higgler has been charged with the stabbing-murder of a taxi operator in Runaway Bay, St Ann, following a dispute after a collision involving their vehicles on January 14, the police say.…
January 26, 2026
US braces for more freezing cold as winter storm leaves at least 29 dead
(AP) - Many in the United States faced another night of below-freezing temperatures and no electricity after a colossal winter storm heaped more snow Monday on the Northeast and kept parts of the…