Commentary
10 Sep, 2026
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Massia Bailey | Universal design for learning: A practical and responsive teaching strategy
As Jamaica’s 2026-2027 school year begins, teachers and families will again work to meet children’s varied learning needs. In one classroom, students may differ in reading levels, disabilities,…
09 Sep, 2026
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Editorial | Move on Kartel amendment
It remains inexplicable to this newspaper that the government has not proceeded with the Kartel jury amendment, which would allow judges to continue trials on their own when they encounter tainted…
09 Sep, 2026
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Elizabeth Morgan | Is Africa/CARICOM Day a one-sided observance?
Africa/CARICOM Day was observed on Monday, September 7, by CARICOM and its member states. At the first Africa/CARICOM Summit held virtually on September 7, 2021, a proposal was made by the then…
09 Sep, 2026
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Tiou Clarke | Artificial intelligence and the Jamaica Data Protection Act: navigating statutory alignment
Across Jamaica, artificial intelligence (AI) is actively integrated into enterprise operations. Commercial banks utilise machine learning models for automated anti-money laundering (AML) monitoring…
09 Sep, 2026
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Wayne Campbell | Access Changes Lives
Globally, 300,000 people are currently living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Did you know that one in 5,000 newborn boys in the world is affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Living with…
08 Sep, 2026
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Editorial | King Charles and reparations
Jamaica no doubt coordinated with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on its petition to King Charles, requesting that he seek an advisory opinion from the Privy Council about the legality of chattel…
08 Sep, 2026
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PJ Patterson | Forging a global Africa coalition
On September 7, 2021, Heads of State and Government from Africa, CARICOM, and the Global African Diaspora assembled to strengthen the bonds that bind us together, and identified opportunities to grow…
08 Sep, 2026
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Damion Crawford | To our beloved children of Jamaica: Train to be champions; maximise your promise, potential and possibilities
This week marks the beginning of a brand-new school year, and as you step into your classrooms across our beautiful island, I want you to know Jamaica is counting on you, and I believe in you. While…
08 Sep, 2026
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Gordon Robinson | Afternoon delight
Two Fridays ago, JPS gifted my community a three hour power cut during the worst of the summer heat. While collecting my sweat in a bucket so The Old Ball and Chain could water her precious orchids, I…