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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who is poised to become speaker of the House, is joined by Suzan DelBene (left), Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee chair; and Rep Katherine Clark, the House minority whip at a news conference in Washington
06 Nov, 2026 0

Peter Espeut | Pretend I’m on the ballot

“Pretend I’m on the ballot”. The Washington Post, on Wednesday, November 4, reported that President Donald Trump, on the campaign trail over the last few weeks, told voters more than 41 times to vote…
Letters
06 Nov, 2026 0

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Morgan condemns Opposition MPs over Parliament fracas The slackness of this country and the indiscipline of the citizens. To see people here commenting who wrong from who is right. We should be…
Members of Parliament before at the swearing-in ceremony for members of the upper and lower houses of Parliament held on September 18, 2025 in Gordon House.
06 Nov, 2026 0

Letter of the Day | What would we tell a student who behaved this way?

THE EDITOR, Madam: When I saw and read that colleagues had to restrain Mikael Phillips during Tuesday’s exchange with Desmond McKenzie in the House of Representatives, I thought of the teacher who…
Keitho Nembhard, general manager, Gulf View Hotel, represents Garfield Green, custos of Manchester, at last Saturday’s Scout Association of Jamaica’s 2026 National Leaders Conference in Manchester.
06 Nov, 2026 0

Distraction danger - Custos of Manchester urges Scouts movement to rethink youth engagement

WESTERN BUREAU: With social media, artificial intelligence and other powerful distractions increasingly competing for the minds of Jamaica’s children, Manchester Custos Garfield Green is urging the…
The under construction gas station.
06 Nov, 2026 0

Retreat to get independent gas station, owners see scope for job opportunities

Western Bureau: Come the end of November, the Retreat district in Westmoreland will open its doors to a new independent gas station which, in addition to providing motorists with another option, will…
Kimoi Johnson, art director and graphic designer, pairs an olive-green vest with orange trousers.
06 Nov, 2026 0

Something Extra | Friday

Dancehall star Masicka is bringing the inaugural staging of his Forever 1NE Music Festival to his hometown of Portmore, St Catherine, on December 19 at Caymanas Park. The media launch on Monday…
This image released by Searchlight Pictures shows Sam Rockwell (left) and John Malkovich in a scene from ‘Wild Horse Nine’.
06 Nov, 2026 0

Movie Review | In ‘Wild Horse Nine,’ death looms for a CIA goon

Late in Martin McDonagh’s new film Wild Horse Nine, John Malkovich’s CIA agent Chris describes an idea for a Western told from the point of view of the horse. It would be a “downbeat Western”, he…
Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Opposition in the United Kingdom.
06 Nov, 2026 0

David R. Salmon | Kemi Badenoch is right

Kemi Badenoch is absolutely right. Ahead of this week’s Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, the UK Conservative Party leader and leader of the Opposition, shared some words of wisdom for her…
Kadian Myers-Brown, president of the St Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce, Black River Chapter.
06 Nov, 2026 0

St Bess chamber boss welcomes clarity on Black River plans

WESTERN BUREAU: Kadian Myers-Brown, president of the Black River branch of the St Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce, has welcomed Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’ explanation of the bureaucratic hurdles…