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August 2, 2026
GoodHeart | COVID-19 sparked Kimberley Jones’ creativity
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted many to rediscover old passions, explore new interests, and uncover talents they never knew they possessed. For Kimberley Jones, it was the moment that reignited a love…
August 2, 2026
Music Review | Ariana Grande’s ‘Petal’ displays a pop star at her most restrained
NEW YORK (AP): Gone is the big-belter Ariana Grande. On Petal, her eighth studio album and first full-length release since both the end of her Wicked run and 2024’s Eternal Sunshine, the pop…
August 1, 2026
TAJ’s digital resources are secure and locally managed
THE EDITOR, Madam: Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) welcomes informed discussion on Jamaica’s digital infrastructure and wishes to clarify matters raised in the letter to the editor titled ‘Jamaica…
August 1, 2026
Neither gov’t nor IC should hold absolute power
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the commentary by Kristen Gyles, titled ‘Matthew Samuda’s question’, published in The Gleaner on July 24. This commentary follows up to Minister…
August 1, 2026
Ronald Sanders | Nicaragua’s abandoned ballot
Daniel Ortega has now said openly what his regime has demonstrated for years: the people of Nicaragua are not to be permitted to remove their rulers through elections. During celebrations marking the…
August 1, 2026
by Bryan Miller
Lucea gridlock sparks calls for permanent road fix
WESTERN BUREAU: Bad road conditions along the main road in Hanover’s capital, Lucea, are once again causing lengthy delays, with what would normally be a three-minute drive through the town now taking…
August 1, 2026
Tony Deyal | Lovely coffee
Drinking coffee with caffeine has been linked with improved mood and a lower risk of depression in some groups. Drinking 3 to 4 cups of coffee a day is linked to a lower risk of stroke in some…
August 1, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
REGION OF CHAMPIONS
WESTERN BUREAU: Rhoda Crawford, minister of state in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, has credited the resilience and leadership of Region Five’s principals for transforming…
August 1, 2026
by Keisha Hill
Aspiring nurse turns personal loss into purpose
Growing up in the rural community of Gimme-Me-Bit, Clarendon, Nathian Samuels developed a strong desire to serve others. Witnessing the challenges many families faced in accessing quality healthcare…