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This file photo shows body-worn cameras on display at the Police Commissioner's Office in St Andrew.
April 10, 2026

Editorial | Body-worn cameras a priority

Like the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM), we too are baffled by the continued failure of the Jamaica Constabulary Force to prioritise the use of body-worn cameras (BWC) by its…
JTA President Mark Malabver
April 11, 2026 by Christopher Thomas

JTA mum on details as ministry challenges authenticity of school shelter sex claim

WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President Mark Malabver says he is disappointed with the government posture in demanding full disclosure to his claim that shelterees are engaging…
Christo
April 10, 2026

5 Questions With Christo

Fresh off a breakout 2026 carnival season, Trinidad and Tobago soca artiste Jahmike ‘Christo’ Bonas is riding high on the success of his hit single Doux Doux Darlin, which draws on the affectionate…
Soca singer-songwriter Aaron ‘Voice’ St. Louis
April 10, 2026

5 Questions With Voice

Voice, born Aaron St. Louis, is one of soca’s most influential modern voices, celebrated for his uplifting, message-driven music and electrifying stage presence. The Trinidad and Tobago native rose to…
Letters
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…
This 2019 photo shows an aerial view of the final day of ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships at the National Stadium.
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…
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters during a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House.
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…
Associated Press Washington Bureau Chief Julie Pace, right, looks over a headline with deputy managing editor for operations David Scott in the newsroom at the Associated Press in Washington, February 5, 2020. (AP Photo)
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…
Letters
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…