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June 10, 2026
Letter of the Day | Extend NHT concessions to encourage homeownership
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Homeownership continues to be an elusive dream for many Jamaicans. In fact, many have resigned themselves to a lifetime of renting. Others have chosen to migrate to countries where…
June 10, 2026
Editorial | Revive impeachment debate
Former Prime Minister Bruce Golding’s reminder that the impeachment bill he first tabled a decade and a half ago remains in legislative limbo and deserves a response from Prime Minister Andrew Holness…
June 9, 2026
Maria Myers-Hamilton | Urgent case for road safety in Jamaica
Road traffic crashes remain one of Jamaica’s most persistent and preventable crises. Every year, families bury loved ones who left home and never returned - not because of violence or illness but…
June 9, 2026
Ruthlyn James | Emergence of a new qualification plan
Jamaica may be experiencing a cultural shift that is transforming how learners engage with curriculum and pedagogy. Young people are quietly being taught that influence is more valuable than…
June 9, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Accused cop’s illness draws brakes on Acadia murder trial
The murder trial of five policemen charged in connection with the fatal shooting of three men in St Andrew in 2013 was adjourned until June 18 after one of the accused reported being ill.
June 9, 2026
Following the flow - NWC faces audit spotlight as report set for tabling in Parliament
Parliament is expected today to table a critical performance audit report on how the National Water Commission (NWC) managed a $44-billion capital budget over a four-year period to support the…
June 9, 2026
by Livern Barrett
Turbulence on the Tarmac - Vaz stresses Jamaican Government not involved in circumstances leading to diverted Venezuelan flight facing hours of delay on island
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz said yesterday that he was awaiting a report about what transpired with an aircraft operated by the largest airline in Venezuela which was “forced” to land in Jamaica on…
June 9, 2026
by Mickalia Kington
Westmoreland ganja farmers sign up to become legal
Western Bureau:
Hundreds of cannabis [ganja] farmers from communities across Westmoreland Western gathered in Orange Hill last Thursday for a registration drive aimed at helping them transition from…
June 9, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Holness urge homeowners to build within their means
WESTERN BUREAU:
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness wants the beneficiaries of the National Housing Trust's (NHT) Malvern service lot development in St Elizabeth to build their homes within their…