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February 5, 2026
Time for a change Jamaica
THE EDITOR, Madam: The current state of governance in Jamaica has raised questions about the distribution of power and economic opportunities. While the government is supposed to serve the people, it…
February 5, 2026
Letter of the Day | Jamaica cannot sing its way to power
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica observes Black History Month and Reggae Month, we rightly celebrate a legacy of resistance, creativity, and cultural achievement that has amplified the nation’s global…
February 5, 2026
The importance of play in education
THE EDITOR Madam: As Jamaica observes National Play Day, it underscores a crucial yet often underestimated fact: play is integral to effective learning, especially at the early-childhood and primary…
February 5, 2026
by Janet Silvera
RIU hosts 125 North American travel agents as Ja rebuilds after Melissa
WESTERN BUREAU: RIU Montego Bay hosted its largest group of international travel agents for the year last Saturday, as Jamaica’s tourism sector continues its recovery push in the aftermath of the…
February 5, 2026
Something Extra |Thursday
Embracing the call to ‘Elevate’, women from across the business, faith, and wellness sectors gathered at The Jamaica Pegasus last Saturday for the fifth staging of the Woman Ignite Success Summit…
February 5, 2026
by Paul H. Williams
The disaster that erased Savanna‑la‑Mar
On October 28 last year, Black River, the capital of St Elizabeth, was almost entirely destroyed by Hurricane Melissa. The scale of the devastation left much of Jamaica stunned. For some residents,…
February 5, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
St James’ custos says reason some JPs being decommished is ‘embarrassing’
WESTERN BUREAU: Bishop Conrad Pitkin, custos of S James, is warning justices of the peace (JPs) in that parish that he will personally seek to have them decommissioned if he finds out they have…
February 5, 2026
Fair Prospect High sees improvement in English passes
Fair Prospect High School in Portland has recorded a marked improvement in English A outcomes, with its pass rate rising by 33 percentage points in the 2025 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate…
