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July 11, 2026
South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at age of 25
South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams, who played at the World Cup, has died.
July 11, 2026
St James considering incentives for eco-friendly developments
The St James Municipal Corporation is considering offering special rates and incentives to developers who incorporate environmentally sustainable solutions into their projects, as part of efforts to…
July 11, 2026
Court remands man accused of killing bus driver with pitchfork in Old Harbour
A St Catherine man charged for allegedly using a pitchfork to stab a man to death was remanded when he appeared in the parish court on Friday.
July 12, 2026
Something Extra | Saturday
As Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey brings Homer’s legendary tale to the big screen, its stars are making a statement on the red carpet throughout the film’s press tour. From Zendaya and Anne Hathaway…
July 12, 2026
Tony Deyal | How much is that doggie?
“My cats inspire me daily. They inspire me to get a dog!” This was by Greg J. Curtis, Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives. On the other hand, there was Anne Lryle, Pulitzer Prize for Fiction…
July 11, 2026
Life is hard, but perspective will determine the path forward
THE EDITOR, Madam:
I believe one of the greatest challenges facing society today is not hardship itself, but the way we interpret hardship. We often become so focused on what is missing, what has…
July 11, 2026
Letter of the Day | Jamaica’s corruption problem is not hidden - it is tolerated
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The latest release from the Integrity Commission (IC) reflects that corruption in Jamaica is hidden in plain sight, and the casual way public accountability is treated as a…
July 11, 2026
Desperation driving nurses to leave Zimbabwe
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Nurses in Zimbabwe are currently facing a severe crisis characterised by extremely low pay well below the poverty line, intense burnout, and challenging working conditions. Their…
July 12, 2026
Editorial | Strengthening rural development
The concerns raised by Kenneth Russell, need to be paid attention to, and tangible solutions put in place on rural development in Jamaica.
“... If you live in rural areas, you are four times more…