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10 Aug, 2026
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Ronald Thwaites | Bruce Golding gets it
Bruce Golding is brave enough and sufficiently disentangled from the love bush of tribalism to say so. Jamaica begins its 65th year of formal independence more constrained by geopolitics than ever…
10 Aug, 2026
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Mandatory DNA testing is unnecessary
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent public debate over mandatory DNA testing at birth to address disputed parentage has once again dominated social media and the airwaves. Much of the discussion has…
10 Aug, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Jamaica’s water crisis: 64 years on, still no fix
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Every summer, Jamaicans brace for water restrictions. This year is no different. The National Water Commission (NWC) has announced scheduled supply for communities served by the…
10 Aug, 2026
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Strong laws must also be fair
THE EDITOR, Madam: Few would argue against stronger measures to improve road safety. Every life lost on our roads is one too many, and those who consistently endanger others should face meaningful…
10 Aug, 2026
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Treasure Beach Food, Rum & Reggae Festival returns
One year after Hurricane Melissa forced organisers to reimagine one of Jamaica’s premier culinary and cultural festivals as a one-day benefit concert, the Treasure Beach Food, Rum & Reggae…
10 Aug, 2026
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Billboard Gospel chart success for DJ Damage
Jamaica-born Leonard ‘DJ Damage’ Douglas is celebrating career-defining achievements as the creative force behind Without You, a chart-topping single by Jevon Dewand and The Trap Starz. The single,…
10 Aug, 2026
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‘We will go out and assess the homeless’ - St James residents urged to report issues regarding unhoused people to authorities
WESTERN BUREAU: Residents of St James are being encouraged to contact the relevant authorities for assistance whenever they see homeless people, including those who may have mental health challenges,…
10 Aug, 2026
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Something Extra | Monday
Patriotism took centre stage at Jamaica’s 64th Independence Grand Gala on Thursday, with guests bringing their fashion A-game to the sold-out National Stadium. From vibrant greens and flag-inspired…
10 Aug, 2026
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Tryall’s big bet on youth
Western Bureau: Some 371 students from Hanover recently received a major boost towards their education after collectively being gifted US$390,000 in scholarship funding by the Tryall Fund, the…