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July 31, 2026
by Yasmine Peru
‘More life!’ at Stranger Cole’s thanksgiving service
Chants of “more life!” echoed through the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre on Wednesday morning as family, friends and fans gathered to celebrate the life of ska, rocksteady and reggae pioneer Theodore…
July 31, 2026
by Luke Douglas
Cal’s seeks court approval to commercialise Westminster Rd properties
The founder of Cal’s Manufacturing Ltd has applied to the Supreme Court to modify covenants on two adjoining residential properties on Westminster Road in Kingston for commercial activities. Its…
July 31, 2026
Peter Espeut | Leading up to Emancipation Day
On August 1, 1834, the 309,331 enslaved persons in Jamaica were formally emancipated by an act of the British Parliament. Nowadays, we celebrate every August 1 – including tomorrow – as a public…
July 31, 2026
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Editorial | No to mob justice Agreed! However, often there are so many hurdles and loopholes that interfere with the application of “the full consequence of the law” that mob justice, while not…
July 31, 2026
Letter of the Day | Where are children’s voices in Jamaica’s social media study?
THE EDITOR, Madam We are unequivocal in our support for stronger protections for children and young people online. We share this objective with the Ministry of Health and Wellness. However, the…
July 31, 2026
Mark Golding and the value of a credible Opposition
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica benefits when its democracy is strengthened by a capable, responsible, and credible Opposition. That is why many people look to Opposition Leader Mark Golding and the…
July 31, 2026
Kristen Gyles | Weekend holiday
The Holidays (Public General) Act outlines the list of public holidays to be observed in Jamaica. There is no clear code or system that is relied on across the board for determining when a holiday…
July 31, 2026
by Michael Reckord
At 64, the NDTC is ‘Rooted, Moving, Rising’
Emotion and excellence marked the opening night of the National Dance Theatre Company’s (NDTC) 64th Season of Dance under the theme ‘Rooted. Moving. Rising’ at the Little Theatre, Tom Redcam Drive.…
July 31, 2026
Movie Review | Olivia Wilde rules playful A-18 ‘I Want Your Sex’
Erika Tracy, the artist and provocateur at the heart of I Want Your Sex, may be the most quotable fictional female executive since Miranda Priestly “that’s all-ed” her way into film history.