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Petrojam Refinery.
March 10, 2026

Editorial | The Petrojam question

At least once each year since the release of the Christopher Zacca report in 2019, this newspaper has asked for clarity on, or a least serious public discussion of, the Government’s intention for the…
Wayne Swaby, president of The Alliance of Jamaican Alumni Associations (AJAA)
March 10, 2026

Growth & Jobs | AJAA eyes growth, deeper impact through JN Bank Affinity Savings Club

The Alliance of Jamaican Alumni Associations in Canada (AJAA) is exploring a possible enhanced partnership with the JN Group, through the JN Bank Canada Representative Office, to advance its community…
Letters
March 10, 2026

Honour the caregivers

THE EDITOR, Madam: In recent years, I have gained a deeper appreciation for the caregivers who support us throughout life’s journey. From birth and adolescence to rehabilitation, disability support,…
Letters
March 10, 2026

Stem the decline of community values

THE EDITOR, Madam: The rapid decline of community values in Jamaica is a problem that I believe needs to be taken seriously. Many communities in the past were known for their strong sense of…
Letters
March 10, 2026

Grocery prices out of control

THE EDITOR, Madam: Filling a grocery bag in Jamaica is now a difficult task. It’s frightening that a tin of bully beef – the usual ‘quick-fix’ for the working class – is now a luxury item costing…
Mourners pray during the funeral of Mehdi Hosseini, a man killed in a US-Israeli strike, at Behesht-e Zahra cemetery in Tehran, Iran.
March 10, 2026

Michael Abrahams | The cost of war

On February 28, the US and Israel began an assault, Operation Epic Fury, on Iran. During the first week of hostilities, bombs and missiles landed in 12 countries: Iran, Israel, United Arab Emirates,…
Letters
March 10, 2026

Letter of the Day | Stop erasing their memories

THE EDITOR, Madam: Cuba/Jamaica relations have resurfaced again. This time it has taken on a more significant geopolitical tone based on recent development from the Donald Trump administration as…
The couple had originally planned a large celebration in Jamaica, but following Hurricane Melissa, they chose an intimate ceremony last November at Elizabeth Park in West Hartford, Connecticut.
March 10, 2026 by Ruth

Playful banter sparks lasting love for William and Lisa-Gaye

For Lisa-Gaye Shakespeare and William ‘Billy’ Grant III, a playful rivalry between basketball fans unexpectedly turned into a love story that would cross both countries and cultures. They first met in…
Kay‑Ann Bartley works with a small group of grade five students in Cumberland County, North Carolina.
March 10, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Teaching abroad to transform home

After seven years in Jamaica’s classrooms, Kay-Ann Bartley was ready for a broader stage. She had taught at Hammersmith Preparatory School, Keith Primary and Infant School, and St Ann’s Bay Primary…