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April 1, 2026
Letter of the Day | Time to modernise the Companies Office of Jamaica
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write as a professional with multiple certifications in systems, software development, finance, business process re-engineering, artificial intelligence, and cyber security to…
April 1, 2026
Editorial | A bolder vision for King’s House and Heroes Circle
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness got it mostly right with his plan for a park in Kingston for older people, to be established on the acreages adjoining the governor general’s residence, King’s House.
April 1, 2026
Uber should be regulated, not banned
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write to contribute to the ongoing national discussion regarding the role of ride-hailing platforms, particularly Uber, in Jamaica’s transportation and tourism sectors. While…
April 1, 2026
When fuel becomes a luxury ...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Zimbabwe’s fuel crisis has become more than an economic issue, it is now a daily struggle etched into the lives of ordinary citizens. As prices continue to surge beyond reach, the…
April 1, 2026
by Keisha Hill
Insulin and Type 2 diabetes – understanding the silent crisis
Type 2 diabetes continues to emerge as one of the most pressing health challenges in Jamaica and across the Caribbean, driven by lifestyle changes, genetic predisposition, and limited early…
April 1, 2026
Cedric E. Stephens | Seeing Jamaica’s centenary in 2062
The actors in the island’s 2026-27 Budget Debate performed poorly. Even though they made many references to the socio-economic and other impacts of hurricanes Beryl and Melissa, the performance of the…
April 1, 2026
Elizabeth Morgan | The US’s Christian hypocrisy ‘Do as I say, not as I do’
The most important observances in Christianity are in Holy Week (Easter), from Palm Sunday, when Jesus made his triumphant entry into Jerusalem on a donkey; to Holy Thursday of the last supper, the…
April 1, 2026
NCB refinancing US$52 million in debt
Conglomerate NCB Financial Group (NCBFG) closed its bond refinancing offers this week, targeting some US$52 million equivalent across Jamaican dollar and US dollar tranches. The amount raised has not…
April 1, 2026
Incomplete developments trigger state crackdown
More than 157 real estate developments across Jamaica are currently listed as incomplete despite passing their estimated completion date, according to the Real Estate Board’s (REB) public register.…