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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…
July 11, 2026
RalRosa Foundation marks fifth anniversary - Surpasses J$23m for healthcare initiatives in Jamaica, Washington
WASHINGTON, DC:
RalRosa Foundation has raised more than US$150,000 (approximately J$23.4 million), since its establishment in 2022, to improve access to quality healthcare in Jamaica and the…
July 11, 2026
by Neil Armstrong
Ontario artistes keeping the legacy of Miss Lou alive
TORONTO:
Tania Hernandez, also known as Miss Tania Lou, and Nadia L. Hohn have been so inspired by the life of Jamaica’s late cultural ambassador, Louise Bennett-Coverley, popularly known as Miss…
July 13, 2026
GoodHeart | Come Alive aims to bring Clifton boys back home
Almost one year later, the devastation left behind by Hurricane Melissa continues to affect the boys of Clifton Boys’ Home. The storm tore through the facility, ripping roofs from the main buildings…
July 11, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
Lawman stands firm on MoBay as Caribbean’s safest city
WESTERN BUREAU:
Senior Superintendent of Police Eron Samuels, the commanding officer for the St James Police Division, is insisting that the parish’s reduced murder tally over the past four years…
July 11, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
Cop charged in Buju’s shooting to face circuit court
WESTERN BUREAU:
Constable Andrew Wilson, the policeman charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of Granville resident Latoya ‘Buju’ Bulgin, has had his case transferred from the St…
July 11, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Chris Gayle’s Rich Rum venture hailed as boost to Brand Jamaica
WESTERN BUREAU:
Cricket icon Chris Gayle’s entry into the premium rum industry is being described as a strong endorsement of Jamaica’s capacity to produce globally competitive brands.
Delano…