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April 14, 2026
Cuban doctors issue demands clear answers
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the April 10, news story: “Cuban exit exposes specialist gaps at CRH”, unfortunately, the story exposes much more than the specialist gaps. It also…
April 14, 2026
Highways have carried us far
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica’s expanding highway network has become one of the most transformative national investments of the past half-century. The devastation of Hurricane Melissa made this clearer.…
April 14, 2026
Editorial | New language for TVET
Global trends underline the logic of renewed calls for Jamaica to strengthen technical and vocational education and training (TVET). However, it is not clear that policymakers, educators, or other…
April 14, 2026
Letter of the Day | Manchester must choose peace over conflict
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent rise in murders in Manchester Parish should concern every resident of the parish. While statistics may show numbers increasing, the real issue is not just the figures,…
April 14, 2026
Michael Abrahams | Christian perspectives on the Iran war
On February 28, the US and Israel launched an unprovoked bombing attack on Iran. The country was engaged in negotiations regarding its nuclear programme at the time, but the aggressors claimed it was…
April 14, 2026
Gordon Robinson | The essence of reporting
In Apocrypha, our favourite fantasyland farther away than Artemis II travelled, political consultant Oma D’unn was having a busy week. Last week, Opposition Party Promises Not Performance (PNP)…
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ISLAND WEDDING | Clifton and Nicole make love match at Sabina Park
When Nicole Douglas and Clifton Dyer took their seats in the stands at Sabina Park, both expected nothing more than an enjoyable game of cricket. But as the runs mounted and wickets fell, so too did…
April 14, 2026
Immigration Corner | Under which conditions would an application for bail release be successful?
Dear Mr Bassie, I would like to know what factors contribute to the likelihood of succeeding when applying for bail while in detention. J.C. Dear J.C., Persons are able to apply for immigration bail…
April 13, 2026
Another boat strike in the eastern Pacific Ocean leaves two dead, US military says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The US military said it carried out another strike Monday on a boat accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people. The campaign of attacks on…