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Luis E. Raez, medical director and chief scientific officer at Memorial Cancer Institute.
February 4, 2026

Clinical research brings new hope to cancer patients

Clinical research is opening new pathways of hope for cancer patients worldwide by expanding access to innovative, science-driven therapies rooted in precision medicine. As the global cancer burden…
Maintaining good gut health is fundational to physical, mental, and metabolic health.
February 4, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Why gut health matters more than you think

For many Jamaicans, health conversations often centre on blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. But emerging research continues to point to another critical system that influences overall…
Business
February 4, 2026

Consumer goods clog Jamaica’s profitable ports

Jamaica’s two city port operators reported strong financial results despite ongoing cargo congestion at their facilities, with executives attributing delays to consumer behaviour rather than…
Business
February 4, 2026

Indies Pharma profit sways from hurricane, and customs delays

Indies Pharma Jamaica Ltd reported an 18 per cent decline in profit for its fiscal year ended October 31, as government customs bottlenecks and a late-October hurricane disrupted sales. Net profit…
Noel says navigating high-pressure environments requires a regulated nervous system, and true resilience comes from practical coping skills, not just ‘toughing it out’.
February 4, 2026 by Ruth

Therapist Brittainy Noel on having a healed response

In the high-demand world of leadership and personal success, one of the greatest challenges women face is the weight of expectations from multiple sources. At the fifth annual Woman Ignite Success…
Co-founders of Broken Plate, Kwasi Henry (left) and Chef Damion Stewart, keep it cool and simple as they pause their confab for a quick snap.
February 4, 2026

Something Extra | Wednesday

A brunch experience with Sagicor Foundation’s 2026 patrons was hosted on Sunday afternoon at Broken Plate, bringing together partners and invited guests ahead of the Sagicor Sigma Run. This year’s…
Debra Ehrhardt
February 4, 2026

What’s your story, Jamaica?

After four sold-out, critically celebrated productions between 2022 and 2025, acclaimed Jamaican playwright and storyteller Debra Ehrhardt, in partnership with S Hotel Kingston, returns with the 5th…
Letters
February 4, 2026

Duty of care cannot mean duty to get hurt

THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent public discussion following court rulings and tragic incidents of violence linked to schools raises a difficult but urgent question: What does “duty of care” reasonably…
Delano Seiveright, state minister in the Ministry of Industry Investment and Commerce, addresses members of the Montego Bay business community during the JMMB Group Thought Leadership Breakfast held recently at the S Hotel in Montego Bay, St James.
February 4, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

Jamaica’s sharp decline in murders boosting investor confidence, says Seiveright

WESTERN BUREAU: Delano Seiveright, the state minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, says Jamaica has made remarkable gains in national security in recent years, with a sharp…