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May 28, 2026
Letter of the Day | EPOC-type arrangement needed for social transformation
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Howard Mitchell’s recent reminder of the need to reconstruct Jamaica’s social fabric deserves serious attention. Speaking at the launch of the Heart of Jamaicans Survey conducted…
May 28, 2026
Editorial | Rebuilding values
Few people will be surprised by the findings of a more-than-year-old survey – some of which were released this week – showing that a significant share of Jamaicans is willing to use shortcuts to get…
May 28, 2026
SSP Diaries | Early Warnings
VEHICLE PARKING NMIA
The car park at Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) is in urgent need of proper management and adequate resources to operate at an acceptable standard. For over a year…
May 28, 2026
Chad Rattray | Remote work must become part of Jamaica’s work culture and resilience strategy
Jamaica’s formal economy has long relied on face-to-face transactions, traditional office routines, and the standard 9-to-5 work model. For many institutions, physical presence has been treated as the…
May 28, 2026
Typical CEO pay hits US$17.7m as gap with workers widens to 200 years
The typical CEO compensation package rose nearly 6 per cent in 2025 to US$17.7 million, as company boards rewarded their top executives for bigger profits and higher stock prices, and gave them…
May 28, 2026
by Yasmine Peru
A memorable Labour Day Concert at Emancipation Park
On Labour Day, Emancipation Park was transformed into praise and worship central as hundreds turned out to enjoy the free gospel concert staged annually by the Ministry of Culture, Gender,…
May 28, 2026
What's cooking with 'Next Level Chef' winner Darian Bryan? - FOX’s reality show champ talks what's next
"It felt surreal. There were so many emotions happening all at once," recounted Jamerican chef Darian Bryan of the freeze-framed moment right before he was announced the winner of 'Next…
May 28, 2026
by Nyoka Manning
Eight years later, Broken Plate still serving bold flavours
Eight years after opening its doors, Broken Plate has established itself as one of Jamaica’s standout culinary destinations, earning a reputation for bold flavours, elevated hospitality, and immersive…
May 28, 2026
Something Extra | Thursday
Jamaicans from all walks of life converged at Emancipation Park on Monday for the annual free National Labour Day Praise and Worship concert, which featured stellar performances from gospel artistes…