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December 9, 2025

People need to emulate athletes in daily life

THE EDITOR, Madam: Track and field in Jamaica is more than just a sport; it is a discipline that embodies values such as perseverance, teamwork, discipline, and personal growth. These values extend…
December 9, 2025

Immigration Corner | Can a new permanent resident get unemployment benefits in Canada?

Dear Miss Powell, I landed in Canada as a permanent resident three months ago. I am an engineer by profession but have not been able to find work. Can I get unemployment benefits from the Canadian…
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December 9, 2025 by Ruth

GoodHeart | Di Flow Fairy donates menstrual supplies to Mount Alvernia High

For many girls, managing their menstrual cycle can be stressful, especially when financial constraints limit access to products. In some cases, this can even affect their education. To help, Di Flow…
Danielle Williams - Gladstone Taylor photo
December 9, 2025

Danielle Williams grateful for another final appearance

Veteran sprint hurdler Danielle Williams said while disappointed in placing seventh in the women’s 100-metre hurdles final, she is proud to have made yet another final appearance at the World…
In this file photo, a group of students  is seen standing at their school gate.
December 9, 2025

Importance of discipline and deportment in schools

THE EDITOR, Madam: I want to highlight a growing concern about how our educated and professional community interacts with important issues of discipline and behaviour in our schools. It’s concerning…
Letters
December 9, 2025

Letter of the Day | Banning ‘edges’ won’t fix the problem

THE EDITOR, Madam: The ongoing debate over school rules has once again captured public attention, but this time, it centres on whether female students should be allowed to wear edges to school. There…
Sanya Wallace-Innerarity (left), assistant general manager – strategy, marketing and sales, JN Money; and Cedrica Reid (right), marketing and sales manager, JN Money, celebrate with second place winner, Mobolji Bryan, in the CB PAN Chicken Competition he
December 9, 2025

Growth & Jobs | St Elizabeth chef fires up CB PAN Chicken stage

FOR MOBOLJI Bryan, pan chicken vendor and chef, food is more than a meal, it is an expression of love and artistry. “Food is my life, not just a hustle. It’s my love language,” declared the…
Sydoney Preddie (centre), lead – youth and education programmes, JN Foundation, in discussion with Taeja Stoney (left) and Reneicia Hall, students who participated in the JN Financial Academy Summer Camp.
December 9, 2025

Growth & Jobs | Students encouraged to set boundaries and build wealth

STUDENTS ATTENDING the recent JN Financial Academy summer camp were encouraged to be bold when making decisions, understand their value, and embrace the opportunities available in the global economy…
Danielle Williams (left) and Ackera Nugent.
December 9, 2025

Williams advances; Nugent, Brown miss the mark in 100m hurdles

Defending women’s 100-metre hurdles world champions Danielle Williams will be Jamaica’s only competitor in the women’s 100m hurdle final at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships following mixed…