Commentary
December 20, 2025
Ronald Sanders | Suspension of US visas – Moment for clarity, calm, and cooperation
The recent proclamation issued by the government of the United States, announcing its intention to suspend the entry of nationals of Antigua and Barbuda and the Commonwealth of Dominica, effective at…
December 19, 2025
Editorial | Engaging America
The United States hasn’t publicly provided a detailed account of its reasoning for placing visa restrictions on Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica over the operation of Citizenship by Investment (CBI)…
December 19, 2025
Peter Espeut | Pilgrims of Hope in 2025
“May the light of Christian hope illumine every man and woman, as a message of God’s love addressed to all!” — Pope Francis The late Pope Francis declared 2025 to be a Year of Jubilee. This was not…
December 19, 2025
Kristen Gyles | More on water desalination
A few weeks ago, the Consul General of The Bahamas visited Jamaica to support the hurricane relief efforts. The military team which accompanied her did something that was very eye opening. While…
December 19, 2025
by Jemimah Njuki and Ndey Oley Cole
Five bold moves to end digital gender-based violence
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign is an international campaign led by the United Nations to challenge violence against women and girls. From 25 November - 10 December,…
December 19, 2025
Newton D. Duncan | A Brompton childhood: My journey back
The Daily Gleaner of November 20, 2025, ran an article entitled ‘Earth Today | Running on Empty’, which featured a photograph of the destroyed teacher’s cottage at Brompton Primary School in St…
December 18, 2025
Editorial | Asserting the Monroe Doctrine
When Donald Trump won the US presidential election more than a year ago, this newspaper stressed the good sense of the small nations of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) coordinating their policies…
December 18, 2025
Stacy Shaw | Holiday rest may mean getting active, not crashing on the couch
The holiday season is often painted as an idyllic vision of rest, conjuring images of warm beverages and bountiful time with loved ones. But many people have trouble unwinding at this time of year. …
December 18, 2025
Natasha Greaves | Reimagining resilience and solidarity: Jamaica at a crossroads
Every December 18, International Migrants Day invites us to reflect on the journeys of millions who leave home in search of safety, dignity, and opportunity. For Jamaica and the Caribbean, migration…