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May 23, 2026
Letter of the Day | Give precedence to humane approach to issues
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Teaching high-school math and science to students ages 12 to19 puts me in a unique position to shape the future. Inspiring the next generation to think critically about…
May 23, 2026
Reflection on child’s mental health in a school setting
THE EDITOR, Madam:
As the focus is on mental health this Child’s Month, we must remember that mental health also includes how we identify, support, and respond to children who may be struggling…
May 23, 2026
Editorial | Guardrails for close-in-age law
The ongoing debate over a close-in-age exception to the Sexual Offences Act warrants open and honest discussions.
The public discourse for an issue that’s sensitive, involving children, consent,…
May 22, 2026
IDT at 50 - Charles Jr backs modern, fair labour system
The Government is reviewing labour laws and institutional frameworks as it seeks to modernise Jamaica’s industrial relations system, Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr. said on Tuesday.
The review…
May 22, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Gov’t aims to build Jamaica back stronger, says UDC chairman
WESTERN BUREAU:
Recent storm events and the growing impact of climate change have forced both the Government and citizens to rethink how buildings and urban centres are designed, says Urban…
May 22, 2026
by Carl Gilchrist
Preston Hill residents fix road after decades of neglect
Residents of Preston Hill in St Mary have resolved to repair Burnside Road after what they describe as decades of neglect, and are appealing for support to complete the work.
Preston Hill is located…
May 22, 2026
by Bryan Miller
Police target Sandy Bay amid rising crime concerns
Western Bureau:
With Sandy Bay in Hanover regularly appearing on the crime radar, Superintendent Andrew Nish says police will increase crime-fighting efforts in the town to restore order.
Speaking…
May 23, 2026
by Yasmine Peru
Joy Fairclough is passionate about IP - Hosts Intellectual Property workshop today
To say that Joy Fairclough wears many hats is an understatement. Her bio lists her as a musician, singer-songwriter, composer, recording artiste, music educator and performance health science trainer…
May 22, 2026
Harpy Eagles win lion share of West Indies Championship awards
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC):
Despite being dethroned by the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force, the Guyana Harpy Eagles still managed to walk away with the majority of individual awards on offer following…