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January 14, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Black River Fire Station relocation suggested after Melissa crippled operations
WESTERN BUREAU: Mark Edwards, the assistant superintendent at the St Elizabeth branch of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), is raising concerns about the location of the Black River Fire Station after it…
January 14, 2026
by Nicola Cunningham
Plantation Cove pressing on
It has been more than two months since Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica. While Plantation Cove, which hugs the north coast of St Ann, was impacted by the hurricane, it luckily did not…
January 14, 2026
Trevor Noah to host Grammys for the sixth and final time
NEW YORK (AP): Trevor Noah will be hosting the Grammy Awards for the sixth consecutive year, but this time, it’s being billed as a farewell gig. The Recording Academy announced Tuesday that the South…
January 14, 2026
Something Extra | Wednesday
From pared-back elegance to fashion-forward statements, personal style took centre stage at this year’s Golden Globes. Big on simplicity, Pamela Anderson wore a Ferragamo piece designed by…
January 14, 2026
Jamaica’s problem loans surge 50% in October
Borrowers are falling behind in their loan payments, with past-due loans in October 2025 surging over 50 per cent month-on-month, reflecting the onset of the economic fallout from Hurricane Melissa.…
January 14, 2026
A requerimento for Venezuela
THE EDITOR, Madam: The attempt by the United States to “own”, “subdue” and “improve” Venezuela is rooted in a time long before the 19th-century Monroe Doctrine. It is rooted in the imperial doctrine…
January 14, 2026
Incorporating mobility exercises into your fitness routine
As they age, it’s not uncommon for many people to let out a muted groan when getting out of bed in the morning. But if you “oof” every time you get in a car or “aargh” while bending over to pick up…
January 14, 2026
Emotional well-being prioritised before, during the reopening of schools – Region Five director
Psychosocial support and targeted learning-loss interventions have served as central pillars of the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information’s recovery effort in Region Five in the…
January 14, 2026
L.A. Reid settles sexual assault lawsuit
NEW YORK (AP): Grammy award-winning music producer Antonio ‘L.A.’ Reid reached a settlement Monday with a former record company executive who alleged in a lawsuit that he sexually assaulted her and…