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August 25, 2026
Something Extra | Monday
Reggae and dancehall artiste D’Yani officially launched his long-awaited album, LLAP — Live Life & Prosper, on Friday at 105 Water Lane in downtown Kingston. The memorable evening drew fans and…
August 24, 2026
What happens when Jamaica’s digital systems fail?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica’s digital transformation is accelerating, which brings enormous benefits. It also raises a question that deserves greater attention: what happens when these services are…
August 24, 2026
Letter of the Day | Consider textbook relief for back-to-school
THE EDITOR, Madam: Another school year is about to begin and parents are once again preparing to shoulder the significant cost of sending their children back to school. Among the many expenses,…
August 24, 2026
Carvell McLeary | Jamaica: Land of happy uncertainty
There are countries where life operates with the precision of a Swiss watch. Roads are labelled; buses stop where they should; road-construction sites are well marked on your approach; and automated…
August 24, 2026
Ronald Thwaites | Saving ourselves
Prime Minister Holness made a good speech at the opening of the Alpha Mercy Historical Centre on August 18. He acknowledged that, long before state intervention in mass social welfare, churches and…
August 24, 2026
Professor Carol Archer tapped for global sustainable cities award jury
Professor Carol Archer has been invited to serve as one of seven international jurors for the fourth cycle of the Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities, known as the Shanghai Award, in…
August 23, 2026
Landslide at landfill in the capital of Guinea kills 30 people, officials say
CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — A mountainous heap of refuse collapsed at the largest landfill in Guinea’s capital of Conakry early on Sunday, killing 30 people, according to the central government. …
August 23, 2026
Indonesian police arrest 72 people suspected of starting forest fires
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian police on Sunday arrested 72 people suspected of starting some of the recent forest and peatland fires as huge blazes in central and western parts of the country…
August 23, 2026
Young Reggae Boyz suffer 4-0 loss to Haiti at CFU Under-14 final
Jamaica’s Under-14 Reggae Boyz were defeated 4-0 by Haiti in the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Under-14 Challenge Series final in the Dominican Republic today. Jamaica, who were the defending…