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June 11, 2026
by Corey Robinson
'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,…
June 11, 2026
by Kimone Francis
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,…
June 11, 2026
by Karen Madden
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,…
June 11, 2026
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.…
June 11, 2026
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…
June 11, 2026
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,…
June 11, 2026
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…
June 10, 2026
Mexico seeks to end its opening-day World Cup curse when it takes on South Africa
Mexico usually hits a wall when it plays on the opening day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Of the seven previous occurrences, El Tri's record is five losses and two draws. Mexico gets another…
June 10, 2026
Four new courts to be constructed under NaRRA - Chuck
Four new courthouses will be built in St. Elizabeth, Westmoreland, St. Ann and Trelawny under the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says.