No one fights alone - Why early action and support matter in the breast cancer fight
Breast cancer does not begin and end with a diagnosis. The journey can involve fear, delayed screening, costly investigations, treatment, emotional strain and the challenge of balancing family and work responsibilities while fighting a disease that remains the leading cause of cancer-related death among Jamaican women. That reality is putting renewed focus on the message behind this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month: women should not wait until something feels wrong before taking action, and no one should have to face cancer alone.
Former Air J plane bombed in Iran - Pilot recalls good times flying ‘Mike Papa’ from Jamaica to UK, wants reintroduction of national airline
When the Israeli Air Force reported the destruction of Iran’s presidential VIP Airbus A340-300 often dubbed ‘Iran Force One’ during a military strike in Iran in March of this year, the repercussions were felt beyond the Middle East, reaching Kingston, Jamaica. The long-range jet was once in the fleet of the now-defunct Air Jamaica. And for veteran aircraft pilot Edward Miller, who regularly captained the airplane on flights from Jamaica to London and Manchester in the United Kingdom, news of its demise hit a personal chord.
PAC questions NWC’s financial viability
Antigua’s Tourism Minister Charles Fernandez elected CTO chairman
Antigua and Barbuda’s Tourism Minister Charles ‘Max’ Fernandez has been elected chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO). Fernandez assumes the post as the regional body pushes ahead with an agenda focused on strengthening Caribbean tourism, including deeper linkages with agriculture, manufacturing and other sectors. Fernandez, who is also Minister of Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment, succeeds Barbados Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill, who served as chairman for two years.
Job done
Reggae Boyz interim head coach Rudolph Speid believes Jamaica achieved several of its key objectives in qualifying for the quarterfinals of the 2026 Concacaf Nations League while giving a number of young players valuable international experience. Jamaica advanced to the knockout stage following Monday’s 1-1 draw with Honduras at the Chelato Ucles National Stadium, finishing second in Group B on seven points. Although the Boyz were unable to hold on to their lead after Tyreece Campbell’s 27th-minute opener, Speid said the result was enough to fulfil the team’s main target.
Asafa Powell turning sprint knowledge into coaching
Balancing act continues for top JPL sides
Former champions go to work in d’Cup round two
Jamaican model Camille McDonald moved by NY honour
Jamaican model Camille McDonald was the toast of the ‘Big Apple’ recently, receiving a proclamation and citation for her humanitarian and philanthropic endeavours in Jamaica. McDonald, who appeared on the popular America’s Next Top Model franchise in Cycles 2 and 17, was presented with a proclamation for her exemplary service to humanity by New York State Senator Kevin Parker of the 21st Senate District on September 26, at the 16th annual Arit Fuller Foundation Gala Dinner in Manhattan.
R&B singer Freddie Jackson dies at 70
Caymanas Park set to host Masicka show
Smooth sailing with Mickey Hanson and After Six band
Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson dies at 70
JSE Index posts over 20% gain, strongest since pandemic
The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) delivered its strongest nine-month performance in years, with the benchmark Main Market Index rising over 20 per cent year to date. It was propelled by sharp gains in financial and infrastructure stocks, and renewed investor activity. “It’s a rebound after several years of fallout,” said Gary Peart, CEO of Mayberry Group, in response to Financial Gleaner queries.
New distributor for Stihl tools
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A smarter way to study for exams
If you’re dreading a midterm exam, or just studying hard to keep up in any class, chances are your study habits involve taking notes as you read and then going back over them. Maybe you pull out (or click on) a highlighter. It turns out those old-fashioned study habits might work if you’re cramming for a test, but they aren’t very effective for long-term learning. There are better, more efficient ways to retain knowledge. One involves taking more time to process the information before taking notes.
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Editorial | IDT still owes an explanation
The Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) occupies an important place in Jamaica’s labour-relations landscape. It enjoys the confidence of most stakeholders, especially workers, who regard it as an honest arbiter of disputes between employees and employers. That trust is well deserved, having been earned over more than half a century of generally sound and credible performance. It is a reputation worth guarding jealously.
Editorial | Collision of crowns
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Blood test or rectal exam?
For a man who has been putting off a prostate check because he fears “the finger”, there is something worth knowing: prostate cancer screening can begin with a blood test. You do not have to agree to a rectal examination before having a prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, test. But, does that make the blood test better? And does it mean the rectal examination is no longer useful? The answer could help more Jamaican men take that first step towards protecting their health.
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Pearl Harbor survivors watch a vintage WWII airplane fly over Pearl Harbor at the ceremony commemorating the 72nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, in 2013, in Honolulu.
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Members and volunteers of the Ananda Marga pose for a photograph as they prepare to head out to distribute relief supplies to people affected by Hurricane Melissa in western Jamaica.
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West Indies’ Shimron Hetmyer celebrates scoring a half century during the T20 World Cup cricket match against Zimbabwe on Monday.
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Glenmuir High School players in a celebratory mood.