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April 10, 2026
Letterof the Day | Ethical journalism, put children first
THE EDITOR, Madam: The public discourse has been dominated by calls to name a former Member of parliament charged in connection with allegations of incest involving his minor daughter. While the…
April 10, 2026
Ruthlyn James | After the whistle: What happens when the stadium lights go off
When the final race at Champs is over and the stadium lights dim, something deeper settles in. Beyond the medals and celebration, there is a quiet return to reality. For one week, Jamaica celebrates…
April 10, 2026
Peter Espeut | All is not fair in love and war
“Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F**k**’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell - JUST…
April 10, 2026
AP will offer buyouts as part of pivot away from newspaper-focused history
The Associated Press (AP), one of the world’s oldest and most influential news organisations, said on Monday it is offering buyouts to an unspecified number of its US-based journalists as part of an…
April 10, 2026
Readers’ reactions
‘Urgent review’ being conducted into baby’s death at CRH Mek mi ask unnu a question. Enough doctors deh deh? Asking for a friend. – Staightup Davis An “urgent review” is not enough when a mother…
April 10, 2026
Seeing Jamaica’s centenary in 2062 – Part II
Two reports about recent speeches in this newspaper were the stimuli. The first was made by Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and entrepreneur, Jason Russell. State Minister in…
April 10, 2026
Renaming Hormuz Strait
THE EDITOR, Madam: Easter Sunday is the holiest day of the year for Christians; marking the resurrection of Jesus from his tomb in Golgotha, outside the walls of ancient Jerusalem, according to the…
April 10, 2026
by Mickalia Kington
Bad roads driving Westmoreland motorists crazy
WESTERN BUREAU: For commuters in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, and surrounding communities, routes that used to be short commutes have now turned into tests of patience as the roadways deteriorate.…
April 10, 2026
BOOT Jamaica named Business of the Year in St Ann
BOOT Jamaica, an operator of integrated fuel and retail developments, has been named Business of the Year by the St Ann Chamber of Commerce. Accepting the award on behalf of the company were its…