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July 23, 2026
Run in the east, RE-LEAF the west
The Forestry Department is seeking to turn exercise into environmental action with the launch of the Urban Forest Run, a fundraising initiative aimed at supporting the restoration of forests and…
July 24, 2026
Letter of the Day|Does our political class still remember its primary objective?
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is an old management principle: when an organisation loses sight of its objective, every activity begins to look like progress. The current political storm over the alleged…
July 23, 2026
Africa CDC calls for urgent review of US Ebola-related entry restrictions on Uganda
Dr Jean Kaseya, director general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (https://AfricaCDC.org/), has formally called on the United States Government to urgently review and remove…
July 23, 2026
Editorial | Anti-gang-type law for farm theft
Although they have provided no comparative data on arrests, cases closed, or the number of convictions, we welcome the report by the police that their year-old Agricultural Protection Branch (APB) has…
July 23, 2026
by Keisha Hill
From Maggotty to medical school
Growing up in the farming community of Maggotty, St Elizabeth, Tamoy Stewart learned some of life’s most important lessons long before entering a university lecture hall. Surrounded by strong family…
July 23, 2026
by Krysta Anderson
TRIO puts romance on the menu with Tantra Nights
A space where guests can feel desired, loved and free while exploring connection through aromas, flavours and shared experiences. That’s the dating adventure TRIO Grill Wine Bar creates with Tantra…
July 23, 2026
Basil Jarrett | In fear of a new cocaine epidemic
There has been an uptick in cocaine seizures by local law enforcement bodies since the start of the year. In March, the Jamaica Defence Force intercepted a go-fast vessel off Treasure Beach, St…