- King, Walsh set for Windies debut; Brathwaite missing 12:59 pm
- Foreign-based human rights group call for resignation of President Moise 12:31 pm
- UPDATE: PJ Patterson sustains knee-injury in motor vehicle accident 11:48 am
- Canadian man dies in St James 10:53 am
- Holness to address Parliament on climate change today 10:47 am
- Crown unable to locate witness in Manchester fraud trial 10:32 am
Editorial
Jamaicans deserve to know what went wrong
It seems to us that, at the very least, there should be a formal inquiry as to what has gone wrong with Jamaica's Under-23 football squad. Read More
Hoping for the best from Venezuela talks
News that representatives for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and Opposition Leader Juan Guaido reopened talks in Barbados on Wednesday to resolve that country's political crisis is indeed encouraging. Read More
Emancipation Day holds great hope for our people
Today, as the country begins its annual period of reflection on our history and move towards self-government, it is important that we recall the brave and determined struggle of our ancestors to rid Jamaicans of slavery — a most abominable crime that is arguably man's greatest... Read More
Sumfest highlights the economic value of events
People engaged in the travel industry will admit that events hold the potential to drive huge visitor traffic to a destination. Read More
As we review the Shiprider Agreement...
Shortly after the claims of human rights abuses made by five Jamaican fishermen against the US Coast Guard, the Government had said it would review the protocols and procedures for implementation of the Shiprider Agreement with the United... Read More
Mr Alanzo Hill, like a beacon, is showing the way
The story of Mr Alanzo Hill published in yesterday's Sunday edition will have resonated well with most people. Read More
Opportunity in sargassum research
The sargassum weed, which grows and spreads into thick floating mats, washed onto the beaches of the Caribbean in large volumes, particularly in 2011, 2014 and 2015, and reached unprecedented levels in 2018. Read More
What's the plan for Mr Chris Gayle?
It seems reasonable to assume that after the disappointment of the recent 50-over ICC Cricket World Cup in England, the powers that be in West Indies cricket will want to begin preparations, from now, for the next tournament in four years' time. Read More
Wishing PM Johnson and the UK well
On Wednesday another chapter in the ongoing Brexit saga in the United Kingdom — which has engendered political uncertainty and clear divisions within the ruling Conservative Party — was written in the annals of world history. Read More
If there is a 'comprehensive crime plan', then woe betide us
Prime Minister Andrew Holness continues to hope that political talk can cover the failure to effectively stem the spate of murders bedevilling the nation. Read More
Don't throw out the baby with the (Ruel Reid) bathwater
Conceivably, we will yet see more to come concerning in the matters leading to allegations of impropriety against former senator and Education Minister Ruel Reid. Read More
When to take Mr Egeton Newman seriously
Admittedly , because of the numerous typographical and spelling errors in the news releases from the Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS), one is hard-pressed to take Mr Egeton Newman, its president, seriously. Read More
Tablets for teachers commendable, but long overdue
It's beyond debate that as Jamaica battles to get its society and economy in good order maximum use of modern technology is a must. Read More
Saluting our great men and women in the 'quiet professions'
We are conscious in this space that many personalities who and issues which deserve comment are all too often overlooked, invariably in favour of politicians, sportsmen or women, entertainers and even, tragically, criminals. Read More
Disappointment, yes, but the future remains bright for Jamaica's netball
So, Jamaica's Sunshine Girls play off against Malawi tomorrow for fifth place in the Netball World Cup in Liverpool, England. Read More
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