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January 26, 2026
Celebrating the life and legacy of Curtis Ward
THE EDITOR, Madam: The passing of Curtis Ward marks the loss of one of Jamaica’s most accomplished diplomats and public intellectuals. His death is a moment of collective sorrow, and an occasion to…
January 26, 2026
by Peter McGraw
Doing things alone is on the rise
Every February, Valentine’s Day amplifies what single people already know – that public life is built for two. Restaurants roll out prix fixe menus for couples. Hotels promote “romantic getaway”…
January 26, 2026
The entertainer-in-chief
THE EDITOR, Madam: I have no affiliation to any political party nor to any particular ideology, but I have always been interested in politics and politicians. In my view, elected participants provide…
January 26, 2026
by Sophie Liebel
A world without plastics already existed
Walking around most stores today, it is hard to imagine a world without plastic. In the US, food packaging and containers alone account for over 82 million tons of plastic waste per year. Given that…
January 26, 2026
Letter of the Day | Create more civilized, productive and patriotic citizens
THE EDITOR, Madam: There has been a lot of quibbling and to and fro concerning education in Jamaica to a point where one becomes confused as to the education pathway. At times the ministers or the…
January 26, 2026
Mayank Joshi | India and Jamaica: Building resilient partnership
As India celebrates its 77th Republic Day today (January 26), we are reminded that this occasion is not only a constitutional journey; it is also an opportunity to reflect on the strength and…
January 26, 2026
Something Extra | Monday
It isn’t Fashion Week in Europe without a roll call of a few familiar faces. At the just-wrapped Fall/Winter ready-to-wear 2026 collections for Paris Men’s Fashion Week, SAINT models Jessie Craig and…
January 26, 2026
by Anthony Turner
Revisiting Third World’s ‘96 Degrees in the Shade’
For more than 40 years, Third World’s Island Records hit single, 96 Degrees in the Shade, lived in my mind as a song about Jamaica’s tropical heat. The hypnotic melody of the iconic reggae song was…
January 26, 2026
Debate on jury amendment bill suspended
Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Delroy Chuck last week suspended debate on the Jury (Amendment) bill, 2026, after Opposition leader Mark Golding said he could not support the proposed law…