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People listen as Venezuela’s UN Ambassador Samuel Moncada speaks during a meeting of the Security Council.
January 17, 2026

Weaknesses of international law

THE EDITOR, Madam: The actions of the president of the United States of America in ordering the invasion of Venezuela and the capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro, is just the latest in a series,…
Heatha Miller-Bennett.
January 17, 2026 by Bryan Miller

Hanover’s Miller-Bennett launches roof replacement initiative

Western Bureau: With several of her constituents still without roofs on their homes, some nine weeks after the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, Heatha Miller-Bennett, the member of parliament…
Earl Jarrett, chairman of the Jamaica Diaspora Conference’s planning committee.
January 17, 2026 by Lester Hinds

11th Diaspora Conference set for Montego Bay in June

The 11th Biennial Diaspora Conference has been set for June 14 to June 18 at the Montego By Convention Centre in St James, with Diaspora Day – a day of service – scheduled to take place on June 16. …
January 17, 2026

Tony Deyal and Zeno Constance | Trini back in town or what?

My son, Zubin, came for Christmas but then took us to Barbados for nine days, including the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026. He and his sister were born in Barbados and so are ‘Bajans’ and very…
January 17, 2026

Ronald Sanders | Visa restrictions and cost of Caribbean disunity

When powerful states act, small states are tempted to personalise the action. When small states fragment, powerful states do not need to explain themselves. That is the lesson CARICOM should draw from…
Claudia Jessie, or as ‘Bridgerton’ fans know her, Eloise, makes a bold statement in a black floral-embroidered Stella McCartney Resort 2026 suit.
January 17, 2026

Something Extra | Saturday

The ton gathered for the Bridgerton Season 4 masquerade premiere in Paris, a dazzling affair at the historic Palais Brongniart that transported fans straight into the elegance of Regency high society.…
Letters
January 17, 2026

Letter of the Day | Mobile phones should be allowed in schools

THE EDITOR, Madam: As a student, I believe that mobile phones should be allowed in schools when they are used responsibly and under clear rules. While it is true that phones can be distracting,…
Denbigh High School Principal Annett Daley.
January 17, 2026 by Olivia Brown

Denbigh principal calls for shared resources in Clarendon schools

Principal of Denbigh High School in Clarendon, Annett Daley, is urging greater collaboration among schools and stronger partnerships with donors and stakeholders. Shared resources – particularly…
Entrance to Cherry Tree in Clarendon, where marl and river shingles have been laid to strengthen the base and reduce mud during rainfall.
January 17, 2026 by Olivia Brown

Clarendon roads set for $192m fix

Clarendon is to benefit from $192 million under a $1.6 billion national road-patching programme due to begin within two weeks. The pledge follows complaints from residents and taxi operators in Cherry…