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February 10, 2026
Young writers shine at Jamaica Book Festival awards
The Jamaica Book Festival (JBF) proudly celebrated the achievements of Jamaica’s emerging literary voices at the Young Writers’ Prize Awards, held at the Kingston & St Andrew Parish Library. Last…
February 10, 2026
Gordon Robinson | Tufftimes for Tufton
One Saturday the domino game at Gene Autry’s home went on into the night. Our opponents were Peter Poop, who got his name after expelling a loud noxious gas balloon in class, and his cousin Little D,…
February 10, 2026
Michael Abrahams | A closer look at the Jolyan Silvera case
I feel very unsettled about the Jolyan Silvera case. When Silvera was arrested and charged for his wife’s murder in 2024, I wrote an article titled “Jolyan Silvera: not a good look.” In the story, I…
February 10, 2026
Antigua’s prime minister and Gramps Morgan release new single
As Reggae Month activities intensify, the music’s influence is being felt far beyond its signature sound. Rooted in resistance and social consciousness, reggae continues to serve as a vehicle for…
February 10, 2026
Editorial | Children on social media
Christopher Tufton last week invited health professionals to lobby for restrictions, or a full ban, on access to social media by Jamaican children under the age of 16. Should it institute such a rule,…
February 10, 2026
Puerto Rico stopped for 13 minutes to bask in Bad Bunny’s glow
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP): The Super Bowl lasted all of 13 minutes for many Puerto Ricans in San Juan and beyond. People turned their backs to TV screens as food, music and chatter filled the first…
February 10, 2026
Provide subsidies to fast-food outlets
THE EDITOR, Madam: Fast food is fun food and such foods are relatively inexpensive, convenient and tasty. Minister Tufton, try as he may, will never succeed in getting fast food foodies to, over the…
February 10, 2026
From a ping to a promise
Antoinette Spencer did not expect a simple direct message to change her life, and Gareth Robotham likely did not either. What began as casual conversation soon blossomed into a bond built on…
February 10, 2026
The Caribbean hubris
THE EDITOR, Madam: The classic example of hubris can be found in the Greek tale of Icarus who escaped his island prison with wings of wax and feathers that melted when he came too close to the sun…