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January 14, 2026
Samuel Braithwaite | Venezuela, Guyana, and US global dominance
On Saturday, January 3, 2026, the eyes of the world turned to Venezuela. The response of CARICOM was pilloried. I have no issue with CARICOM’s terse diplomatic statement which touched the right notes…
January 14, 2026
by Keisha Hill
Underwater treadmill and pool therapy: not just “swimming for fun”
When people hear the term hydrotherapy for dogs, many imagine a happy pet splashing around in water for recreation. While dogs may indeed enjoy being in the pool, therapeutic aquatic rehabilitation is…
January 14, 2026
by Keisha Hill
New year, new approach: rethinking health during menopause
The start of a new year often comes with pressure to reset, improve, and push forward with ambitious resolutions. But, for women navigating menopause, this season of life calls for a different…
January 14, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Fisher presses for promised Balaclava Fire Station
WESTERN BUREAU: Everton Fisher, councillor for the Balaclava Division in the St Elizabeth Municipal Corporation (StEMC), is again demanding answers on why the long-promised fire station for Balaclava…
January 15, 2026
Letter of the Day | Energy delusion in a post-Venezuela world
THE EDITOR, Madam: As an electrical engineer who has spent 40 years involved in the electrical energy sector from fossil fuel, wind, solar, lithium batteries and pumped storage hydro, I am compelled…
January 14, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
St James health inspector seeks multi-stakeholder push against rats
WESTERN BUREAU: Sherika Lewis, acting chief public health inspector for St James, has urged the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Local Government and private businesses to join forces in the…
January 13, 2026
Costa Rica’s security director says plot to assassinate president uncovered
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rica’s national security chief on Tuesday revealed details of an alleged plot to assassinate President Rodrigo Chaves ahead of presidential and legislative elections.…
January 13, 2026
NSWMA begins clearing debris from Independence Park in Black River
The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) began clearing debris from Independence Park in Black River, St Elizabeth on Monday. This was noted by Executive Director at the NSWMA, Audley…
January 13, 2026
Rum, ganja and millions seized in police operation in Clarendon, woman arrested
The Clarendon police today seized a cache of illicit items along with cash totalling around $5 million at a house in the community of Palmetto Pen and arrested a woman. According to reports, during a…