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June 3, 2026
by Bryan Miller
New twist in Hopewell’s Old Steamer Beach saga
WESTERN BUREAU:
The National Works Agency (NWA) yesterday served notice on the persons claiming ownership of the popular Old Steamer Beach in Hopewell, Hanover, to remove fencing and columns that…
June 3, 2026
Cybersecurity skills shortage persists, says Fortinet
As cyber threats grow more sophisticated and artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the digital landscape, organisations worldwide face a persistent shortage of cybersecurity talent, according to…
June 3, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
Over 100 Rose Heights residents to get land titles
WESTERN BUREAU:
Once boundaries are determined through an upcoming survey, about 150 residents of Rose Heights in St James Central are set to receive land titles, formalising ownership of the…
June 3, 2026
Editorial | Exercise for the elderly
The exercise and recreation initiative for older people, launched last week by Jamaica’s health ministry, is a good idea, of which the people for whom it is meant need further and better…
June 3, 2026
Rethinking murals in New Kingston
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Each time I walk along Knutsford Boulevard in New Kingston, I am struck by the murals plastered across the walls—meant, we are told, to “depict Jamaican culture.” Yet, what greets…
June 3, 2026
Dangerous public complacency on Ebola
THE EDITOR, Madam:
If there is one plea I would make to Western media, it is this: join up the dots.
The latest hysterical, context-free reporting concerns an issue that has been brewing for months…
June 3, 2026
Reform agricultural incentives procedures for small farmers
THE EDITOR, Madam:
I write concerning the current administration of incentives under the Fiscal Incentives (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2013. The replacement of the traditional 20 per cent duty on…
June 3, 2026
Letter of the Day | Strengthening export success through compliance education
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Jamaica has long recognized exports as a critical driver of economic growth, foreign exchange earnings, and employment. However, if the country is serious about expanding its…
June 10, 2026
Elizabeth Morgan | Another Caribbean tragedy in the making?
All the countries in the wider Caribbean region have had their political, economic, social, and environmental problems. For years, the country which preoccupied the region most has been Haiti. How can…