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Norris R. McDonald  |  Healthcare vs handcuffs: Jamaica's ‘licky-licky’ US prisoner pact

There are moments in a nation's history when public policy ceases to be routine housekeeping and becomes an iron test of national moral character and political leadership. Jamaica's reported…
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Elizabeth Morgan | Marco Rubio’s vision for Latin America and the Caribbean: Subjugated US allies

Marco Rubio, US secretary of state and national security adviser, has always had an interest in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). He was born in Miami, Florida, in 1971 to Cuban immigrants. His…
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Christopher Burgess | Long service is not success

Jamaica has a habit of rewarding longevity in public service. Too often, the years served are celebrated rather than asking: what changed under their leadership? The pending retirement of Everton…
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Jeanelle van GlaanenWeygel | Strengthening OAS-Jamaica partnership in addressing the drug problem

As Jamaica and the wider hemisphere prepare to observe the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, it is timely to reflect on the enduring partnership between Jamaica and the…
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Editorial | Tackling urban renewal

No one is likely to credibly contest Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ conclusion that downtown Kingston is in a worse state of decay than four decades ago. But the problem is not only on the capital’s…
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June 23, 2026

Home sweet yaad: The real cost of owning a home in Jamaica

In Jamaica, owning a piece of land is more than just an investment – it’s a symbol of freedom, pride, and legacy. From the days of our ancestors who dreamed of land ownership after Emancipation, to…
June 22, 2026

Ronald Thwaites | Of truth and trust

I sincerely hope that Andrew Wheatley is able to rebut the charges laid against him by the Integrity Commission.  And soon.  The trust in our leaders, already diminished, will decline catastrophically…
June 22, 2026

Allan Bernard | A national day of recognition for the security forces? 

The proposal to establish a National Day of Recognition for Jamaica's security forces may, at first glance, seem reasonable and even commendable. Few Jamaicans would dispute that police and…