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June 18, 2026
by Kimone Francis
Off the mark - US Embassy diplomatic note names Cabinet minister as originator of third-country nationals proposal
A diplomatic note from the United States (US) Embassy in Kingston has stated that a Cabinet minister proposed a controversial deal to Washington that would have had Jamaica “receive” up to 10,000…
June 18, 2026
Improve capacity of private security practitioners
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Jamaica’s security landscape is increasingly complex, shaped by evolving threats, enterprise-wide risks, technological advances, and the need to protect both tangible and…
June 18, 2026
Maintaining Jamaica’s road network requires a modern fiscal model
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Jamaica’s secondary, tertiary, and farm roads are the true arteries of national life. They carry our people, goods, and daily services that sustain communities and fuel economic…
June 18, 2026
Letter of the Day | Singapore was built on people – not political illusions
THE EDITOR, Madam:
A participant in a recent social media discussion made a telling observation: there appears to be no one left in Jamaica willing to tell the emperor that he is naked. The comment…
June 18, 2026
Editorial | The residue of war
The downward drift in oil prices since the United States and Iran halted hostilities ahead of negotiations to end their war, is good news for Jamaica.
The island’s economy will hopefully get a…
June 18, 2026
SSP Diaries | Shaping the Future Government vs Integrity Commission and others
Our democracy has been tried and tested since we gained Independence in 1962. In recent times, the Government appears to be at war with an instrument of its own creation, namely the Integrity…
June 19, 2026
Montel Gordon | Belfast riots: Are the same scripts being revived?
The year 2016 will always be remembered as a watershed moment in the West. Brexit and Trump’s election signified a widespread shift toward right-wing populism
June 18, 2026
Johnnie Walker raises a glass to fathers with 3 signature cocktails at Ivy 23
Father’s Day is a moment to honour the men who keep showing up, keep providing, keep guiding, and keep walking through every season of life with strength, pride, and purpose. This year, Johnnie Walker…
June 18, 2026
Guinness reimagined with four bold cocktails
Guinness is often regarded as a stout best enjoyed straight from the bottle. Now, the iconic brew is being reimagined through four distinctive cocktails that showcase its versatility in unexpected…