- Crime observatory gets $16.7m 9:55 pm
- China virus death toll jumps to 25 with 830 confirmed cases 8:22 pm
- Spanish hoteliers commit support for local products 7:58 pm
- Woman fatally stabs MoBay man over phone 7:01 pm
- Scorpions reeling on 53-6 in reply to Pride's 219 6:55 pm
- US investigating second suspected case of Chinese virus 6:03 pm
Editorial
A global sigh of relief!
Lovers of peace are breathing a sigh of relief that neither the United States nor Iran has declared war after Iranian ballistic missile strikes, Tuesday, on two Iraqi bases housing US troops, in retaliation for the US killing of top Iranian General Qassem Soleimani last... Read More
We like PAHO's proactive approach on heatwaves
Most Jamaicans, we suspect, may have overlooked the warning from the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) that Caribbean countries need to be prepared to deal with the effects of heatwaves that have so far affected Australia, Canada, the United States, Europe, India, Pakistan, and... Read More
Social media against crime; well done, DSP Haughton aka 'DJ Supt'
Detective Superintendent of Police Throyville Haughton, popularly known as DJ Supt, has provided the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and Jamaica a formidable gift for the new year — a new tool to fight crime. Read More
Start public education now to minimise fire disasters
Like people everywhere, horrified Jamaicans have been reading, watching, and listening to reports of the disastrous fires in distant Australia. Read More
Let's look at reforming leave entitlement in education system
Doctors, nurses, police and pretty much everyone else who is fortunate to be employed work 11 months out of each year, if they take all their vacation and other forms of leave. In contrast, teachers enjoy the luxury of almost three weeks at Christmas, nearly two weeks at Easter, and 10... Read More
JFF needs to think, prepare and execute better
In Lyon, France, at the 1998 FIFA World Cup Jamaican football had arguably its greatest result. Read More
Clarity needed on JDF's role in fighting crime
On Sunday this week we featured two articles with interviews done by... Read More
Crime-fighting: It's so hard to be strong when we've suffered for so long…
Both Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Opposition Leader Dr Peter Phillips, in their new year's messages to the nation, have signalled they lack the will to jointly summon Jamaicans to unite in a common assault on violent crimes, especially murders. Read More
Let's face our challenges united as one nation
There's no country in the world that is free of imperfections; be they economic, social, cultural, governance, institutional, or infrastructural. Read More
INDECOM, human rights groups can't replace cops like Renato Adams, 'Bigga Ford' et al
If anyone needs further convincing about the urgent necessity to mobilise the nation in an all-out war against criminal gunmen, the chilling police statistics published in yesterday's edition of this newspaper should obliterate all remaining doubt. Read More
Great need for basic community organisation and leadership training
It's well known that a great many ills — including a chronic shortage of trucks, underpaid staff, archaic disposal sites, administrative weaknesses, et cetera — contribute significantly to Jamaica's garbage collection and disposal headache. Read More
Looking to the future with hope
As 2019 comes to a close it is natural to review what happened during the past 12 months and ponder the future. Read More
Tough task ahead for WI cricket leaders
Back in December 2018, the West Indies cricket team were in the dumps.First — without their Captain Mr Jason Holder — West Indies were thoroughly thrashed by Bangladesh in a two-Test series in that country.Defeat to the Bangladeshis in a... Read More
Fire Brigade Act needs amending, but...
We know, from our interaction with Fire Brigade Commissioner Stewart Beckford, that he means well and takes his responsibilities seriously. Read More
As we celebrate the birth of Christ...
We never cease to be amazed at the kindness and spirit of humanity displayed by many Jamaicans over this holiday season. The efforts of those individuals stand out in a society that, unfortunately, still has people who make merry at this time of year without sparing a thought for the... Read More
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