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January 6, 2026
Michael Abrahams | The children of the storm
In the 1990s, a landmark study was conducted in the United States examining the long-term effects of childhood trauma. Over 17,000 participants were interviewed. At the time, 10 adverse childhood…
January 6, 2026
Letter of the Day | Technology is not a threat, hesitation is
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing in response to the article ‘Malabver urges nation to rethink use of technology in classrooms’, published in The Gleaner on January 3. Jamaica Teachers’ Association…
January 6, 2026
A backbone in times of crisis: The shipping sector looks ahead to 2026
As we welcome 2026, I extend warm wishes to our members, partners, and the wider port community. The past year reminded us of both our vulnerabilities and our extraordinary resilience. Hurricane…
January 6, 2026
by Keisha Hill
Growth & Jobs |‘Designers of Change’ podcast redefines leadership conversations
Jamar and Natassia Wright, co-founders of Mind Food International, have wrapped up the first season of their podcast, ‘Designers of Change’, positioning it as a serious platform for leadership…
January 6, 2026
What does Rover plan to do with it?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Growing up in the small English town of Camborne, my early childhood consisted mainly of kicking a football around or playing cricket with a rubber ball on the street where we…
January 6, 2026
Local and int’l creatives join hands to paint murals in Tivoli Gardens
Over five transformative days, three organisations united international and local creatives in Tivoli Gardens, Kingston, under the theme ‘Healing Thoughts Through Art’. Twenty-five international…
January 6, 2026
Something Extra | Tuesday
As midnight neared on Port Antonio’s shoreline, Geejam Hotel hosted Forward, a New Year’s Eve experience held in partnership with Heineken. Lively music sets and curated dishes guided the night at the…
January 6, 2026
by Krysta Anderson
Stefon and Danae go from college friends to soulmates
It was a typical day in college for Stefon Henry, who was invited to hang out at a table with friends. While sitting with the group, an unfamiliar face captured his attention. Her name was Danae…
January 6, 2026
Warmington is right this time
THE EDITOR, Madam: Some of these men of the cloth, so-called pastors, continue to gaze into the heavens with admiration while their hearts are immersed in greed and corruption. Church leaders should…