Commentary
09 Sep, 2026
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Tiou Clarke | Artificial intelligence and the Jamaica Data Protection Act: navigating statutory alignment
Across Jamaica, artificial intelligence (AI) is actively integrated into enterprise operations. Commercial banks utilise machine learning models for automated anti-money laundering (AML) monitoring…
09 Sep, 2026
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Wayne Campbell | Access Changes Lives
Globally, 300,000 people are currently living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Did you know that one in 5,000 newborn boys in the world is affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Living with…
08 Sep, 2026
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Editorial | King Charles and reparations
Jamaica no doubt coordinated with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on its petition to King Charles, requesting that he seek an advisory opinion from the Privy Council about the legality of chattel…
08 Sep, 2026
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PJ Patterson | Forging a global Africa coalition
On September 7, 2021, Heads of State and Government from Africa, CARICOM, and the Global African Diaspora assembled to strengthen the bonds that bind us together, and identified opportunities to grow…
08 Sep, 2026
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Damion Crawford | To our beloved children of Jamaica: Train to be champions; maximise your promise, potential and possibilities
This week marks the beginning of a brand-new school year, and as you step into your classrooms across our beautiful island, I want you to know Jamaica is counting on you, and I believe in you. While…
08 Sep, 2026
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Gordon Robinson | Afternoon delight
Two Fridays ago, JPS gifted my community a three hour power cut during the worst of the summer heat. While collecting my sweat in a bucket so The Old Ball and Chain could water her precious orchids, I…
08 Sep, 2026
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Michael Abrahams | What is PMOS/PCOS?
Recently, there have been many discussions in public spaces, including social media platforms, about polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS (formerly known as polycystic ovary syndrome, or…
07 Sep, 2026
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Editorial | Behind the suicide attempts
Reports on the National Council on Drug Abuse’s (NCDA) latest survey of students have mostly focused on their access to drugs and how many turn up to school drunk. The findings, however, highlight a…
07 Sep, 2026
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Kamina Johnson Smith | Atlantic Ocean no barrier to Africa-Caribbean ties
Jamaica proudly joins our brothers and sisters across Africa and the Caribbean in commemorating Africa‑CARICOM Day 2026, celebrating the ties of kinship and common purpose that unite our regions. The…