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January 28, 2026
Discipline and distinction shape a UTech valedictorian
Raheem Lindo is no stranger to finishing first. Next month he will address his peers as one of three valedictorians at the University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica’s 2025 graduation ceremony, having…
January 28, 2026
by Janet Silvera
Charity steps in to rebuild homes for elderly brothers, widow
WESTERN BUREAU: At 70, blindness left him unable to rebuild; at 84, his brother could only wait. When Hurricane Melissa destroyed their home in Bunkers Hill, Trelawny, the Reid brothers – alongside a…
January 29, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Yeates says major CRH concerns to be addressed in weeks
WESTERN BUREAU: Dr Curtis Yeates, the senior medical officer of health at the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in Montego Bay, St James, has issued a public apology to patients and staff for the poor…
January 28, 2026
by Karen Madden
Broadcasting Commission proposes sanctions for harming teens with tech
Cordel Green, executive director of the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica, is calling for civil and criminal sanctions against entities that – whether deliberately or inadvertently – make electronic…
January 28, 2026
by Keisha Hill
Amore Ital Living aims to transform how Jamaicans heal
Amore Ital Living is not merely a wellness brand. It is the product of survival, love and a hard-earned reckoning with the body. Founded by Rajah Amore and Kimberley Webber, it emerged from a…
January 28, 2026
FitFest returns with a push for healthier living
The organisers of FitFest Party and Expo have announced details of their 2026 series, positioning the event as a blend of fitness, health education and entertainment. The first staging is scheduled…
January 28, 2026
New president urges lay magistrates to hold the line on fairness
With a call for unity, reform and renewed community engagement, Paulette Kirkland has taken leadership of the Lay Magistrates’ Association of Jamaica (LMAJ), pledging to guide the body into what she…
January 28, 2026
by Bryan Miller
Comprehensive cleaning plans for Lucea’s Venture Gutter
WESTERN BUREAU: Lucea Mayor Sheridan Samuels says he will be collaborating with Hanover Western Member of Parliament Heatha Miller-Bennett to develop a comprehensive cleaning plan for the Venture…
January 28, 2026
by Karen Madden
Ties that bind
Jamaica and India reaffirmed their friendly relations on Monday as the world’s largest democracy marked its 77th Republic Day with a reception at India House in St Andrew. The event, which was…