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June 9, 2026
Idris Elba on why he wouldn’t play James Bond
Sir Idris Elba doesn't think James Bond should be "woke".
The 53-year-old actor was tipped to take over as the suave spy following Daniel Craig's exit in 2021's Spectre, but…
June 9, 2026
Latoya Bulgin incident calls for urgent need to train police officers
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The unfortunate, fatal shooting of Latoya Bulgin in Montego Bay last week has sparked a lot of public outrage, which is well warranted.
I am no legal expert and will stay away…
June 9, 2026
Urgent overhaul of FLA operations needed
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The recently tabled Integrity Commission (IC) report on the operations of the Firearms Licensing Authority (FLA) has revealed unacceptable systemic failures that demand…
June 10, 2026
Letter of the Day | Extend NHT concessions to encourage homeownership
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Homeownership continues to be an elusive dream for many Jamaicans. In fact, many have resigned themselves to a lifetime of renting. Others have chosen to migrate to countries where…
June 10, 2026
Editorial | Revive impeachment debate
Former Prime Minister Bruce Golding’s reminder that the impeachment bill he first tabled a decade and a half ago remains in legislative limbo and deserves a response from Prime Minister Andrew Holness…
June 9, 2026
Maria Myers-Hamilton | Urgent case for road safety in Jamaica
Road traffic crashes remain one of Jamaica’s most persistent and preventable crises. Every year, families bury loved ones who left home and never returned - not because of violence or illness but…
June 9, 2026
Ruthlyn James | Emergence of a new qualification plan
Jamaica may be experiencing a cultural shift that is transforming how learners engage with curriculum and pedagogy. Young people are quietly being taught that influence is more valuable than…
June 9, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Accused cop’s illness draws brakes on Acadia murder trial
The murder trial of five policemen charged in connection with the fatal shooting of three men in St Andrew in 2013 was adjourned until June 18 after one of the accused reported being ill.
June 9, 2026
Following the flow - NWC faces audit spotlight as report set for tabling in Parliament
Parliament is expected today to table a critical performance audit report on how the National Water Commission (NWC) managed a $44-billion capital budget over a four-year period to support the…