World Indoor Tour calendar expands to record size for 2026
THE WORLD Athletics Indoor Tour will return in 2026, featuring a packed calendar of almost 80 meetings across all levels. With less than three months to go until the first Gold-level action of the season, meetings spread across 24 countries in Asia...
Relief angst
Almost a week after Hurricane Melissa delivered a catastrophic blow to sections of southern and western Jamaica, the Government reported yesterday that there are still 25 marooned communities. As the cry for food, water and other items of need gets...
Rain and ruin
Rain hammered through damaged roofs as the Grant family in Montpelier, Hanover, prepared Sunday dinner, a meal amid the constant reminder of Hurricane Melissa that the family acknowledged is not the privilege of the many scavenging for food,...
Post-Melissa blueprint
MONTEGO BAY United (MBU) Chairman Yoni Epstein says the club will use the devastation caused by Category 5 Hurricane Melissa as added motivation to win this seasons Jamaica Premier League (JPL) title. Hurricane Melissa, which struck the island on...
Big consumer brands deal to put Tylenol, Kleenex, Band-Aid under one roof
Kimberly-Clark is buying Tylenol maker Kenvue in a cash and stock deal worth about US$48.7 billion, creating a massive consumer health goods company. Shareholders of Kimberly-Clark will own about 54 per cent of the combined company. Kenvue...
‘Climate resilience fund needed for creative sector'
When a Category 5 hurricane hits Jamaica, it doesnt only topple trees and cause the devastation we are so familiar with seeing on our phones and TV screens. It also silences the street dances, it cancels concerts, it stops the artisan markets, it...
Editorial | PM should attend COP30
It would be understandable if Prime Minister Andrew Holness wants to remain at home, to directly oversee his governments response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa a week ago. Not only were dozens of people killed, but much of the...
Letter of the Day | Protect worker wages in the wake of Hurricane Melissa
THE EDITOR, Madam: Hurricane Melissa didnt just topple trees and flood communities, it has also washed away days of hard-earned pay for thousands of workers who depend on a weekly income to survive. For minimum wage earners, many of whom already...
A wedding expert's tips for navigating the unexpected
For over 15 years, Kara-Ann Anderson has headed Petals and Promises Jamaica, shaping unforgettable Caribbean weddings. As lead planner and designer, she works alongside her mother-in-law, Marguerite Anderson, to orchestrate a wide range of weddings...
SAJ supports national relief efforts following Hurricane Melissa
THE SHIPPING Association of Jamaica (SAJ) has joined forces with the Government of Jamaica and other private sector organisations in coordinated post-hurricane relief efforts following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, which caused significant...