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August 11, 2026
Michael Abrahams | Defending politicians, dividing ourselves
One of the ugliest and most intellectually bankrupt phenomena on display in Jamaica, particularly on social media, is political tribalism. Some of us are needlessly caustic towards fellow citizens,…
August 11, 2026
Gordon Robinson | When you talk you teach
In dominoes, as in every game, patience is your most important asset. For example: one day this motley collection might be your hand in a critical game: six-five; double-five; four-ace; trey-deuce;…
August 11, 2026
The right of every Jamaican
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing in response to a recent letter regarding beach management in Jamaica. The narrative surrounding public beach access has become convoluted, overcomplicating a simple…
August 11, 2026
by Neil Armstrong
J’can entrepreneur honoured at Emancipation Day event in Toronto
TORONTO, Canada: For nearly five decades, Jamaica-born entrepreneur Yvonne Grant has provided Toronto’s Caribbean community with a taste of home through Caribbean Corner, the black-owned grocery store…
August 11, 2026
Gimme some truth
THE EDITOR, Madam:
August 11, 2026
Man shot near Sangster International Airport, drives to arrival terminal before collapsing
A man who was shot while driving near Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay on Monday night drove himself onto the airport compound before collapsing inside the arrival terminal, sources have…
August 10, 2026
China’s AI crackdown breaks up thousands of virtual relationships
AP – Li Linlin cried for days after losing her AI boyfriend. She had exchanged about 700,000 words in messages over two years, and never got to say goodbye. Li, 24, wasn't the only left mourning…
August 11, 2026
Buyers from 22 countries already registered for JAPEX 2026
Buyers from more than 22 countries have already registered for next month's Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX), as the island prepares to host its first major tourism trade event since Hurricane…
August 10, 2026
Legal Aid Council offers free assistance to vulnerable Jamaicans
Many Jamaicans are unaware that legal assistance is available free of cost for eligible persons facing criminal charges, as well as free legal advice for members of the public. The Legal Aid Council…