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11 Jun, 2026
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Chuck pushes for revival of Republic talks
A senior Government official has made an urgent appeal for a restart of the drawn out constitutional reform process that would remove the British Monarch as Jamaica’s head of state and urged lawmakers…
11 Jun, 2026
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High ticket prices keep World Cup fans in Jamaican Diaspora at bay
When the FIFA World Cup kicks off later today in Mexico, many Jamaicans in the Diaspora will be seated in front of their television sets watching the games rather than attending matches.
The main…
10 Jun, 2026
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'Hugh's Rules' - Hart remembered as towering figure in Jamaican life
From Cabinet minister and accomplished attorney to mentor, negotiator, and trusted adviser, Hugh Hart was remembered yesterday as a towering figure in Jamaica's public and professional life,…
10 Jun, 2026
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Shock to the system - JPS prelim report highlights series of triggers for June 5 all-island blackout
A preliminary report from the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has revealed that its Hunts Bay-Rockfort line failed to isolate lightning-induced faults during adverse weather conditions last week,…
10 Jun, 2026
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FOOTBALL FIESTA - World Cup kicks off amid political controversy, ticket price outrage
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins with two fixtures in Mexico today against the backdrop of political firestorms, accusations of exorbitant ticket price-gouging, severe US travel restrictions,…
10 Jun, 2026
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The overlooked legacy of Leonard Percival Howell
THE EDITOR, Madam:
When people think of Rastafari, the name that often comes to mind is Bob Marley. When they think of Emperor Haile Selassie, the name that comes to mind is usually Marcus Garvey.…
10 Jun, 2026
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Is Cuba destined for change?
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Cuba is facing a deepening economic crisis—the worst in decades. Tourism, once a key economic driver, has nearly collapsed, with visitors almost disappearing this year. The country…
10 Jun, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Marley took the Pan-Africanist baton from Garvey
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Pan Africanism is defined as a political and cultural movement that seeks to unify African people, both on the continent and in the diaspora. It emphasises solidarity,…
10 Jun, 2026
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Editorial | Inspiration from TCI
Last month’s jailing of former Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) premier Michael Misick and two of his ministers brought to an end a long, complex, and expensive corruption trial.
The people of the TCI…