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January 20, 2026
by Raymond Graham
Organisers upbeat about shortened Gibson McCook Relays
Ryan Peralto, a member of the Gibson McCook Relays Organising Committee, is very upbeat about this year’s staging of the event, despite a truncated programme. Peralto is the man in charge of…
January 20, 2026
Law students get copies of consolidated Constitution
The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has handed over 300 hard copies of the consolidated Constitution of Jamaica to first-year constitutional law students at The University of the West…
January 20, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Black River clean-up now at 90%, says McKenzie
WESTERN BUREAU: Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie says nearly 90 per cent of the town of Black River in St Elizabeth has been cleaned up in the coordinated effort to restore the town to full…
January 20, 2026
Growth & Jobs | Global job quality stagnates despite resilient growth
GENEVA (ILO News): Global unemployment remains stable, but progress toward decent work has stalled, according to a new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO). The report also warns…
January 20, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
Concerns being ‘aggressively’ addressed as CRH protest ends
WESTERN BUREAU: Normality has returned to the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in Montego Bay, St James, following last week’s protest by disgruntled nurses and doctors, who went public in drawing…
January 20, 2026
Davos event opens with pro-Trump magnates to attend
Corporate chiefs and government leaders including US President Donald Trump swarm into Davos, Switzerland this week, joining an elite annual meeting that promotes dialogue and economic progress — even…
January 20, 2026
Immigration Corner | Who is considered a British Protected Person?
Dear Mr. Bassie, I would like to know who is considered a British Protected Person with respect to British immigration status. T.K. Dear T.K., Persons would have become a “ British Protected Person”…
January 20, 2026
MSBM to host information session for aspiring leaders
As Jamaica and the wider Caribbean place increased focus on leadership, innovation, and professional development, the Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) at The University of the West Indies…
January 20, 2026
Is stablecoin the future of money? - Part 2
This is the second article in a two-part feature. In part one of this series, we explored what stablecoins are, how they differ from Bitcoin, and why their stability makes them more suitable for…