Commentary

July 17, 2026

The world is changing Jamaica’s property market
Jamaica’s property market has traditionally been analysed through familiar local factors such as housing supply, mortgage availability, employment, tourism and economic growth. Those forces remain…
July 17, 2026 by Leroy Fearon

Leroy Fearon | What education transformation truly means
The phrase “education transformation” has become a staple of policy documents, conference themes, ministerial speeches, and strategic plans.
July 18, 2026

Kristen Gyles | The dark side of sports betting
Every four years, the FIFA World Cup does something extraordinary. It bridges social, political and even racial divides and unites billions of people in a shared emotional experience. For a few…
July 18, 2026

Peter Espeut | Back to square one
Once upon a time Jamaica had no National Contracts Commission or Office of the Contractor-General, and there was a high perception of corruption in the awarding of government contracts. Government…
July 18, 2026

Editorial | Consensus on International Criminal Court
In the coming months, Caribbean countries will probably find themselves pressured on another front in their relationship with the United States – over the International Criminal Court (ICC). Jamaica…
July 16, 2026

Editorial | Where is Jamaica on free movement?

The announcement that Grenada and St Lucia are taking steps to join four other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) members in their free-movement regime is an important development in advancing CARICOM’s…
July 16, 2026

Niccolò Lupone | How an Italian sculptor created the World Cup trophy that became an icon
MILAN (AP) — The Italian sculptor who designed the FIFA World Cup trophy wanted to capture three sporting emotions in a single spiraling form: the athlete's struggle, the fan's jubilation…
July 17, 2026

Gus John | Reform UK redefines reparations
On June 30, 2026, Natricia Duncan, writing in The Guardian in Kingston, reported that a Jamaican delegation will travel to the United Kingdom in September to formally petition King Charles to seek…
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July 17, 2026

Ruthlyn James | Repeating children: Psychological scar we refuse to assess
A parent recently contacted me about her daughter who attends a traditional high school in Kingston. The family was advised that the child should repeat the year because she was not performing at the…