Commentary

July 29, 2026

Editorial | AI and education

Whatever people’s perspectives may be on the Caribbean Examinations Council’s (CXC) decision to phase out its school-based assessments (SBAs), the move, as the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA)…
Where the Trump administration is imposing new tariffs on goods.
July 29, 2026

Elizabeth Morgan | More US tariffs, but what do they mean for CARICOM countries?

So, US President Donald Trump announced on July 23-24 more tariffs on trade partners, continuing to use trade policy as a geopolitical and protectionist measure.
Cape Verde’s Sidny Lopes Cabral (13) celebrates their second goal in the stands during the World Cup round-of-32 match against Argentina in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Friday, July 3.
July 29, 2026

Don Dobson | Argentina’s dream factory: A wake-up call for safeguarding in sports

The Cinderella run of Cabo Verde in this year’s FIFA World Cup, which included a draw against eventual Champions Spain and a spirited performance against beaten finalists Argentina, has Jamaicans…
Shani Coke
July 28, 2026

Editorial | No to mob justice

Whoever killed Shani Coke, the 10-year-old girl who was believed to have been raped before her gruesome murder in Trelawny, deserves to be arrested, taken before the court, tried for the crime, and…
In this February 17, 2019, photo, Sir Garfield Sobers (left) is honoured as a UWI Vice-Chancellor’s XI ‘Immortal’ by Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles. - UWI Photo Archives
July 28, 2026

Sir Hilary Beckles | Sobers: A Sobering Understanding

Sometimes words are our best emissaries. They enable us to summon and send out to the wicket a perspective on a warrior called back to the pearly pavilion. With them, we can capture a scripture that…
Opposition Leader Mark Golding speaks at the PNP press conference.
July 28, 2026

Michael Abrahams | The PNP’s ball game of politics

On July 27, 2023, People’s National Party (PNP) General Secretary and Member of Parliament (MP) Dr Dayton Campbell made statements implying that Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) MP and Minister of Science,…
In this August 2025 photo Mark Golding is seen at a rally with PNP supporters.
July 28, 2026

Gordon Robinson | The essence of agitation

Since Naughty News Network (NNN) publicly speculated that Rasta MP would challenge Bark Balding for Promises Not Performance (PNP) leadership, our favourite Fantasyland Apocrypha has been abuzz. But…
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July 27, 2026

Editorial | Who graduates high school?

This newspaper is clear: so-called ‘graduation” at basic, early childhood and primary schools are comic pastiches that embarrass and ridicule rather than enlighten. They falsely, and vicariously,…
Leroy Fearon
July 27, 2026

Leroy Fearon | Help for Fort Charlotte: Saving a national treasure before it is too late

Last week, I drove through Lucea, Hanover, and made my way to Fort Charlotte, one of Jamaica's designated National Heritage Sites. What should have been a moment of appreciation for one of our…