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Photographer Russell Hamilton steps in front of the lens, keeping it cool and casual.
January 1, 2026

Something Extra | Thursday

The Scottish Society welcomed patrons to Amalfi at Caymanas Golf and Country Club on Sunday, marking a highlight on this season’s social calendar. Supported by Johnnie Walker and Heineken, the event…
Participants stay focused as they prepare nutritious, family-friendly meals during the Parenting Club cook-off, balancing creativity, affordability and healthy eating.
January 1, 2026

Rose Gardens parents stir up healthy living

Creativity, affordability and healthy living took centre stage as members of the Rose Gardens Parenting Club gathered for a nutritional cook-off at the Kingston Technical High School recently, aimed…
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January 1, 2026

Drums beat for peace

The auditorium at the Maxfield Park Children’s Home came alive with performances for its Christmas showcase as the children danced and performed drumming pieces in celebration of the Christmas season.…
Supplies for the shipping container.
January 1, 2026 by Neil Armstrong

Stolen container of hurricane relief supplies found, shipped to Jamaica

The year is ending on a positive note for a group of volunteers who, in early December, was alarmed by the theft of a shipping container with relief supplies destined for Jamaica at a storage facility…
Letters
January 1, 2026

Peaceful coexistence should be CARICOM’s objective

THE EDITOR, Madam: Peace and peaceful coexistence must be the objective of every leader in CARICOM, indeed in the hemisphere. Peace is, in fact, the stated objective of every war. If that were not…
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January 1, 2026

Editorial | Gains by cops; more to do

If there is one development from the past year that most Jamaicans will wish is carried over to 2026 it is the dramatic decline in intentional homicides. Murders fell by 42 per cent (there were 666…
Letters
January 1, 2026

Objection to $75m for rebuilding churches

THE EDITOR, Madam: I write with a heavy yet hopeful heart in the wake of the devastating hurricane that has tested our nation. I understand the impulse to support churches as pillars of solace,…
This 2014 photo shows performers from the St Mary Jonkonnu group at the launch of the Salvation Army Christmas Red Kettle appeal.
January 1, 2026

Letter of the Day | Living tapestry: A manifesto for cultural resilience

THE EDITOR, Madam: As a Jamaican whose identity includes a complex weaving of Maroon resistance, Haitian tenacity, and East Indian ceremonial richness, I stand in hybrid vigour supporting The…
Trees offer a variety of ecosystem services.
January 1, 2026

Earth Today | Fallen but not forever

JAMAICA’S FOREST cover has been hit hard by the rampage of Hurricane Melissa, its many offerings — from food to shade to storm surge protection and the sense of well-being that trees provide — now…