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Ronald Thwaites writes: We are a follow-fashion people, and the model put before our children and all of us is that the supreme objective of life is to have my way and gain my advantage whoever else have to get jook.
December 9, 2025

Ronald Thwaites | Delusions about growth

Last week, an editorial in this paper prescribed how Jamaica could resurrect the prospect of five per cent annual GDP growth. Helpful fiscal measures and issues of social reform were put forward. This…
Rice and peas with fried chicken and steamed vegetables.
December 9, 2025

A case for rice and peas and chicken

THE EDITOR, Madam: As we celebrate our heritage, it may be time to go to the cultural table to rethink some of the symbols that represent who we are today. For some years, I have been wondering if…
Letters
December 9, 2025

Teachers need their freedom

THE EDITOR, Madam: As educators in Jamaica, we are compelled to express our deep concern regarding the increasing demands placed on us, which are encroaching on our personal time and infringing on…
Letters
December 9, 2025

Letter of the Day | Consensus on inclusive and participatory constitutional reform process

THE EDITOR, Madam: At his swearing-in, many Jamaicans were encouraged to hear the prime minister commit to “an inclusive and consultative government” and to partner with the opposition leader in…
Anthony Minott/Freelance Photographer IS THAT A FACT (right), ridden by Shaheem Gordon, wins the Errol ‘Big Sub’ Subratie Memorial Trophy ahead of RUN JULIE RUN (Dane Dawkins) over a mile at Caymanas Park yesterday.
December 9, 2025 by Ainsley Walters

Is That A Fact proves too strong for Errol Subratie field

IS THAT A FACT, a multiple grade-one winner last season, chasing home Mouttet Mile runner-up LEGACY ISLE in the six-furlong None Such Trophy a month ago, yesterday scored a routine win two classes…
Jamaica’s team, which won seven gold, three silver and two bronze medals at the October 15-19 International Sports Kick-Boxing Association’s Amateur Member Association World Championships 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. From left: Nicholas Dusard, Akino L
December 9, 2025

Twelve World Champs medals for Jamaican fighters

JAMAICA’s SIX-MAN martial arts team reaped seven gold, three silver, and two bronze medals at the October 15-19 International Sports Kick-Boxing Association’s Amateur Member Association (ISKA AMA)…
Ocho Rios High’s Nathan Whitehorne (right) dribbles away from Rusea’s High’s Omarion Jemmison during their Group 2 ISSA daCosta Cup football match at the Collin Miller Sports Complex yesterday. Ocho Rios won 3-1.
December 9, 2025 by Ashley Anguin

Ocho Rios break Russian hearts

A MASTERCLASS from Ocho Rios High School, ended the ISSA daCosta Cup season for former champions Rusea’s High School yesterday at the Collin Miller Sport Complex in Lucea yesterday. Ocho Rios ran out…
Ian Allen/Photographer ISSA/WATA Manning Cup action between Charlie Smith and Haile Selassie at the Charlie Smith High School yesterday. Charlie Smith won 2-1.
December 9, 2025

Charlie Smith squeeze into final 16 with 2-1 win over Haile Selassie

CHARLIE SMITH High School grabbed the final round-of-16 automatic spot in this year’s ISSA/WATA Manning Cup after a hard-fought win over Haile Selassie High School at the Charlie Smith playfield…
Sanay Green poses as an Indian chief during Heritage Week activities at Harrison’s Preparatory on October 15.
December 9, 2025 by Rasbert Turner

Harrison’s Prep principal honoured for contribution to community

Dr Una Eugenie Harrison, founder and principal of Harrison’s Preparatory School in St Catherine, was recently honoured by the institution for her contribution to education and community development.…