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March 18, 2026
by Marsha Jones
Give to gain: why women’s health is a priority in the diaspora
We marked International Women’s Day (in the UK) this year under the theme ‘Give to Gain,’ and were reminded of a powerful truth: when women give to themselves-through rest, prevention, and proactive…
March 18, 2026
Autumn Durald Arkapaw is first woman to win cinematography Oscar
LOS ANGELES (AP): Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman to win the Best Cinematography Oscar on Sunday. The 46-year-old American was recognised for her work on Ryan Coogler’s Sinners. The…
March 18, 2026
Goddard bets on Chinese car brand but Q1 segment results dissappoint
Goddard Enterprises Limited opened its fiscal 2026 on a troubled note in its automotive arm, reporting a “disappointing” first quarter to December 2025 – a setback that cast a shadow over an otherwise…
March 18, 2026
Norris R. McDonald | Mice, men, Cuban doctors, and our predatory world
The daily struggles of poor Jamaicans – whether in rural districts or inner-city communities – rarely intersect with the grand narratives of global power. Their concerns are far more immediate:…
March 18, 2026
Something Extra | Wednesday
Vibes were high and style even higher at the Gen XS Carnival 2026 media launch on Saturday at the Regency Bar & Lounge, Terra Nova All Suite Hotel. The band officially unveiled its Smirnoff Gen XS…
March 18, 2026
Elizabeth Morgan | Death merchants – producers and exporters of arms, ammunition
“ There is many a boy here today who looks on war as all glory, but, boys, it is all hell.” – Union General, William T. Sherman, American Civil War, 1861-1865
March 18, 2026
by Keisha Hill
Pre-diabetes: The silent warning before diabetes
Pre-diabetes is increasingly being recognised by health experts as one of the most important early warning stages in the development of type 2 diabetes. Often described as a “silent condition,”…
March 18, 2026
Global study finds gap between expectations and the reality of perimenopause
A new international study – believed to be the largest of its kind – examined what people know about perimenopause and what symptoms they experience. The results reveal a clear gap between what…
March 18, 2026
The growing diabetes crisis in Jamaica and the Caribbean
Diabetes has become one of the most pressing non-communicable diseases affecting Jamaica and the wider Caribbean region. According to data from the International Diabetes Federation, approximately…