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Published 12 hours ago
Understanding hypertension and insulin
As Jamaica continues to battle a growing epidemic of non-communicable diseases, the conversation around hypertension and diabetes is evolving beyond symptoms to deeper, underlying causes. Leading…
Published 12 hours ago
Natalia Burton | No more junk food should be dumped in schools
When the National School Nutrition Policy (SNP) was approved in May 2025, it marked an important step forward for school nutrition in Jamaica. It signalled a clear commitment by the Government to…
Published 14 hours ago
Antiguans to elect new government on April 30
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Prime Minister Gaston Browne Tuesday night named April 30 as the date for general elections in Antigua, urging supporters to give his ruling Antigua and Barbuda Labour…
Published 15 hours ago
Turkey’s parliament debates bill to restrict access to social media for children under 15
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish lawmakers kicked off a debate Tuesday on a draft law package that includes restricting access to social media platforms for children under 15, making Turkey the latest country…
Published 16 hours ago
Delta joins growing list of US airlines raising checked bag fees as jet fuel costs soar
Delta Air Lines announced Tuesday that it is raising checked baggage fees, part of a broader wave of United States carriers responding to higher jet fuel prices tied to the war in the Middle East. …
Published 17 hours ago
US, Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council says it has accepted a two-week ceasefire in the war. Its statement said it would negotiate with the United States in Islamabad beginning Friday. “It is…
Updated 14 hours ago
JTA reiterates call for Melissa shelterees to be relocated, bemoans inconvenience to schools
Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President Mark Malabver has hit back at recent remarks by Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie concerning the sheltering of residents at schools…
Published 17 hours ago
Update | Mandela cocaine bust accused further remanded due to incomplete case file
The absence of a forensic certificate from the case file of two men held allegedly with a quantity of cocaine along a section of the Mandela Highway in St Catherine last month resulted in them being…
Published 18 hours ago
Egg sector recovering after Melissa, no import waiver, says Agriculture Ministry
The Ministry of Agriculture is reporting that the egg production sector is demonstrating recovery following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The Ministry is also underscoring that there…