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Rachel Martinez
13 Sep, 2026 0

Fleeing Cuba, finding Jamaica

There is a quiet surge in the number of Cubans seeking temporary residence in Jamaica, with approvals by the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) increasing by 60 per cent over the last…
13 Sep, 2026 0

Poems

Caved in You know what, buddy? The fact is, nobody cares. We are self-absorbed and refuse to leave our comfort Zones. Nobody dares to take a U-Turn: You better Maintain the status quo and don’t…
13 Sep, 2026 0

Needling for change: the surprisingly political history of knitting

From fistfights in the corridors to tractors driven up its front steps, New Zealand’s parliament has seen plenty of odd and unruly behaviour by sitting MPs. But a few other controversies have involved…

Miss Lou
13 Sep, 2026 0

The woman who gave patois its pride

Long before Jamaican Patois found its place on global stages, in classrooms, and in casual conversation without apology, one woman had already spent a lifetime insisting that the language of everyday…
13 Sep, 2026 0

Who robs your peace?

What does a human being truly desire at the deepest level? Beyond success, money, recognition, and comfort, at the end of the day, we desire inner peace. We see people achieve wealth, fame, and…
Yoon Suk Yeol
13 Sep, 2026 0

Ex president acquitted in rare legal reprieve

SEOUL, South Korea (AP): Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was acquitted last Friday in a case related to a marine’s drowning death in a rare reprieve in one of the criminal cases brought…
A woman peers from a window of a partially damaged residential building following a Russian drone attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, September 9.
13 Sep, 2026 0

Zelenskyy urges more pressure on Russia for civilian deaths

KYIV, Ukraine (AP): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy chided the international community last week for not taking a tougher stance against Russia over its escalating bombardment of civilian…

Fulham’s Antonee Robinson, left, and Liverpool’s Victor Munoz battle for the ball during the English Premier League football match in Liverpool, England, yesterday.
13 Sep, 2026 0

Liverpool, Chelsea stumble with home draws

AP: Liverpool and Chelsea dropped more points in the Premier League after being held to surprise draws at home yesterday. Liverpool’s big-money forwards Alexander Isak and Bradley Barcola could not…