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August 2, 2026 by Janice Mak

Schools are rethinking whether every student needs a laptop

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced in-person classroom instruction to go virtual, students suddenly needed to have their own laptops or tablets in order to interact with teachers and complete…
Façade of the remains of King’s House at Spanish Town Square.
August 2, 2026

The portico where freedom was declared

Yesterday, Jamaica paused to observe Emancipation Day, a date that marks not a single moment of liberation, but the culmination of centuries of resistance, rebellion, and refusal to accept bondage as…
Members of Parliament before at the swearing-in ceremony for members of the upper and lower houses of Parliament held on September 18, 2025 in Gordon House.
August 2, 2026

Jalil Dabdoub | The courage to put Jamaica first

Jamaica has always needed leaders who understand that there are times when politics must give way to something greater, when political advantage becomes secondary to the national interest, and when a…
A full slate of events has been announced for the celebration of Jamaica’s 64th anniversary of Independence. The events move into high gear in late July and culminate on August 6 with the Grand Gala at the National Stadium.
August 2, 2026

Independence versus rebellion

Every year, as Independence Day approaches, we proudly celebrate our nation’s freedom. We are grateful that we are not ruled by others. However, this raises an important question: We are not slaves…
Rudolph Brown/Photographer Mark Golding, opposition leader, speaks at the PNP Press Conference.
August 2, 2026

Mark Wignall | No need for PNP to dwell on political panic

My advice is, save the shivering for later, much later and, in the interim, build your team until you are ready for a genuine backsiding or you have met all the criteria needed for shovelling Dr…
A plane lands at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, in 2022.
August 2, 2026

How to eat and drink to minimise jet lag

Jet lag threatens to turn even a dream vacation into a slog. And with peak travel season under way, millions of people may have to contend with this disorienting condition, which can cause sleep…
A date is stamped below a Sell By label on a carton of eggs displayed at Park Plaza Fine Foods in San Francisco.
August 2, 2026

Do you toss food once the date on the label has passed? ... Experts say that’s often a waste

SAN FRANCISCO (AP): If you’ve ever tossed out a carton of milk or a container of yogurt solely because the date on the packaging had passed, you’re not alone. Many people throw away food simply…
August 2, 2026

Child soldiers recount horrors of Sudan’s war and presence of Colombian mercenaries

KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP): The teenage boy’s hands and legs were shackled to the anti-aircraft gun mounted on a pickup as Sudanese warplanes attacked. He saw another child chained to the steering wheel. As…
This court artist sketch by Elizabeth Cook shows funeral director Robert Bush appearing at Hull Crown Court, England, for sentencing on 30 counts of preventing the lawful and decent burial of a body, and one count of theft from 12 charities, on Friday.
August 2, 2026

UK funeral director sentenced to 20 years after families given wrong ashes

LONDON (AP): A British funeral director was sentenced to 20 years in prison Friday after the judge heard emotional testimony about how he gave families the wrong ashes for their cremated loved ones,…