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January 18, 2026
by Evon T. Krishna Benjamin
Chronixx’s ‘Exile’, a quiet chapter in a loud legacy
There are artistes we listen to, and there are artistes we witness. Jamaican reggae singer Chronixx has always felt like the latter. When he emerged in the early 2010s as part of what later became…
January 18, 2026
by Evelyn Valdez
Science is best communicated through identity and culture
Lived experiences shape how science is conducted. This matters because who gets to speak for science steers which problems are prioritised, how evidence is translated into practice, and who ultimately…
January 18, 2026
Dream House | Magnetic modern retreat on Portland’s coast
Should you ever come across this home right on the quiet Rural Hill main road in Portland, one might suddenly be overcome by an inexplicable feeling. A phenomenal, magnetic architectural force…
January 18, 2026
January 18, 2026
Gordon Robinson | What the hell the police can do?
There has been much squabbling over the sharp reduction in murders reported by the police for 2025. The final number, 673, is the lowest in 30 years which, on the face of it, should be universally…
January 19, 2026
Ja’s unemployment rate edged down to 3.3% ahead of hurricane
Jamaica’s unemployment rate fell to 3.3 per cent in October, though the labour market showed signs of softness as fewer people sought work and youth employment declined ahead of Hurricane Melissa’s…
January 18, 2026
Poems
Estranged Encounter Spotted him again The previous evening On a street, by chance. Paused he, for a moment And tried hard Reflecting in My questioning eyes To discover Some friendly Old…
January 18, 2026
Alfred Dawes | University Hospital of the West Indies needs an overhaul
The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) stands as a beacon of healthcare and medical education for the Caribbean. Yet, a recent performance audit by the Auditor General’s Department has…
January 18, 2026
The hills that hold us: The island’s cooler parishes
In Jamaica, geography is a quiet instructor. Long before classrooms, curricula, or civic institutions leave their mark, the land itself teaches us how to live. Nowhere is this more evident than in…