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April 12, 2026
by Erica Virtue
Strands of change
A quiet shift is under way in some Jamaican schools, where long-standing rules governing how boys – especially those of African descent – wear their hair are being tested, stretched, and, in some…
April 12, 2026
Christopher Burgess | Lessons for NaRRA: Exclusions and economics
The aftermath of Hurricane Dorian that struck Grand Bahama and Abaco on September 1, 2019, resulted in US$3.5 billion in damage and destruction of over 9,000 houses. The shanty towns on Abaco were…
April 12, 2026
by Sophie Phillips
Dan Jones and Trish Tucker
What are motor skills?
Motor skills are foundational for a lifetime of movement. For children, they play a vital role not only in facilitating physical activity levels but also for cognitive and socio-emotional development…
April 12, 2026
The spirit of the carnival
Carnival, in all its colour and cadence, is often described as a global celebration. Yet in Jamaica, it carries a distinct pulse, one shaped by our history, our creativity, and our relentless energy.…
April 12, 2026
How we came to be
WASHINGTON (AP): Newly discovered fossils have given scientists their first real glimpse of when Earth made a crucial transition from plants and unrecognisably simple animals to the complex creatures…
April 12, 2026
Kindness beyond image management
We often see ourselves being kind to strangers. A gentle smile to a passer-by, a polite word to a delivery person, or a helping hand to someone we don’t know. These acts are valuable and reflect a…
April 12, 2026
Gordon Robinson | Inexcusable!
It now seems evident that the rancid, rotten reek emanating from University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) isn’t caused by patients. UHWI’s administration and Board are slowly but surely being…
April 12, 2026
by Book review by Curtis Myrie
A compelling narrative of Jamaica’s music
The doors of all that has culturally stored how music may define our makeup have been flung wide open by author Rohan Budhai in his 560-page journal on Jamaica’s music, A Hit Mek. If you thought the…
April 12, 2026
Diana Thorburn | Changing Jamaica’s adoption law is necessary
There are several explanations for why, despite approximately 4,500 children in state care – of whom roughly 2,000 are in children’s homes and well over 1,000 in foster care – fewer than 20 wards of…