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June 3, 2026
Rethinking murals in New Kingston
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Each time I walk along Knutsford Boulevard in New Kingston, I am struck by the murals plastered across the walls—meant, we are told, to “depict Jamaican culture.” Yet, what greets…
June 3, 2026
Dangerous public complacency on Ebola
THE EDITOR, Madam:
If there is one plea I would make to Western media, it is this: join up the dots.
The latest hysterical, context-free reporting concerns an issue that has been brewing for months…
June 3, 2026
Reform agricultural incentives procedures for small farmers
THE EDITOR, Madam:
I write concerning the current administration of incentives under the Fiscal Incentives (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2013. The replacement of the traditional 20 per cent duty on…
June 3, 2026
Letter of the Day | Strengthening export success through compliance education
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Jamaica has long recognized exports as a critical driver of economic growth, foreign exchange earnings, and employment. However, if the country is serious about expanding its…
June 10, 2026
Elizabeth Morgan | Another Caribbean tragedy in the making?
All the countries in the wider Caribbean region have had their political, economic, social, and environmental problems. For years, the country which preoccupied the region most has been Haiti. How can…
June 2, 2026
Nine students appear in court over Kenya school arson that killed 16 girls
Nine students accused of planning and executing an arson attack that killed 16 girls at a school in central Kenya appeared in court on Tuesday.
June 3, 2026
Kerry Weatherly | A pinch too far: Why Jamaicans need to cut back on salt
Salt has been used for centuries for its curative properties and as seasoning. Today, salt continues to be widely used as a preservative, to improve the flavour of food, in intravenous fluids for the…
June 3, 2026
Young and unemployed? - Study finds remote work may be the problem — not AI
The rise of remote work since the pandemic has made businesses more reluctant to hire young, inexperienced workers and is the key driver of higher unemployment rates for recent college graduates, a…
June 2, 2026
PAHO urges countries to be vigilant ahead of World Cup
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on Tuesday said there has been a sustained increase in measles cases both globally and across the Americas as the world prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup…