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July 20, 2026

Adekeye Adebajo | An alternative history for United States at 250

Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States requires an honest appraisal of not only its founding principles but also its racist and imperialist legacy. A clear-eyed assessment shows why…
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr Dana Morris-Dixon during a Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday.
July 20, 2026 by Kimone Francis

10,000 skilled workers lost in translation

There has been no further development of the reported proposal for 10,000 skilled workers made by Cabinet Minister Audrey Marks while she was Jamaica’s ambassador to the United States (US), according…
Survivors in the water after the ‘MV Barima’ capsized.
July 20, 2026

Double disaster - Holness, CARICOM offer condolences as maritime incidents rock Caribbean

Jamaica’s Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has expressed condolences to the government and people of Guyana following the capsizing of the MV Barima, which was carrying 116 passengers and a 17-member…
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July 20, 2026 by Kimone Francis

No evictions for Golden Grove sugar workers as 10-year standoff ends

Former sugar workers who seized unfinished houses at Golden Grove Meadows in St Thomas following the threat of Hurricane Matthew a decade ago will not be evicted, with the Ministry of Agriculture,…
July 20, 2026 by Karen Madden

PEP’s perfect pair - Nation’s top-performing boy and girl make Creative Kids proud, highlight sacrifices behind the scores

Consider, if you will, having only two days’ break from your books and study routine over seven straight months. Imagine having to put your favourite pastimes on hold while maintaining a regime of…
July 20, 2026 by Lester Hinds

Fleet Foot’s golden century - Hyacinth Walters, Jamaica’s oldest living Olympian, celebrates her 100th birthday today

She is Jamaica’s oldest living Olympian and, despite previous online articles and other reports that for years recognised her birthday as July 15, she actually celebrates her 100th birthday…
July 20, 2026 by Lester Hinds

Teacher’s sons honour legacy of giving

Two outstanding students at Windsor Forest Primary School in eastern Portland were recently presented with scholarships worth $25,000 each to assist with their preparations for the upcoming school…
July 20, 2026

Information gridlock - Integrity Commission raises alarm over delays in approving arrangements to facilitate sharing of data with key public bodies

The Integrity Commission (IC) has raised concerns about its inability to share crucial information with some public bodies in the fight against corruption, owing to the slow pace at which the…
July 20, 2026

¡Viva España! - La Roja reigns again, claiming second World Cup title after defeating Messi, Argentina

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (AP): Ferran Torres’ first goal of this year’s World Cup was the goal of his life, and it put Spain back atop the football world. Denying Lionel Messi a second straight title…