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June 5, 2026
Editorial | Let OUR set fares
Daryl Vaz’s announcement of a two-stanza increase in bus and taxi fares was, in part, the minister’s attempt at an illusionist’s trick that made inevitable the frustration and cynicism that have been…
June 5, 2026
READERS’ REACTIONS - First phase of 16 per cent public transport fare increase takes effect
This is a prime example of how not to implement a fare increase. Who thinks it's wise to announce an increase to be effective the same day as the announcement? What's the utility of…
June 5, 2026
Peter Espeut | Lessons from up north
I think it is very important for us Jamaicans to watch closely events to the north of us. To the south too, but especially to the north. Yes, I have Cuba in mind, but I am really thinking about…
June 5, 2026
Kristen Gyles | Every Hitler has a mom
Human beings are storytellers by nature. We form our views and opinions of each other from personal experiences, anecdotes, and impressions. Someone is kind because they were kind to us. Someone is…
June 5, 2026
Louis Moyston | Are we a country without a conscience?
On May 20, 2026, The Gleaner carried a most important article, “Conscience crisis”, that must not be ignored.
The article is important because it raises a critical description of the behaviour of…
June 5, 2026
Wayne Campbell | Cycling for a Greener Future
The transformative impact of the bicycle is frequently overlooked.
The bicycle is often referred to as the “people's nag”. The bicycle earned the nickname “the people’s nag” because it…
June 4, 2026
Three Jamaicans among 19 charged in major US drug trafficking probe
Three Jamaicans are among 19 persons who have been arrested and charged in a major United States drug trafficking investigation targeting two alleged multi-state drug trafficking organisations.
June 4, 2026
American Airlines temporarily suspends some of its summer routes due to steep jet fuel costs
American Airlines is temporarily suspending some of its routes this summer, as steep jet fuel costs continue to strain carriers’ budgets amid the war with Iran.
June 4, 2026
Multi-agency initiative to assess hurricane-damaged water systems in St Ann
A coordinated, multi-agency initiative is to be launched to assess the extent of damage to water systems in St Ann.