In Focus

July 19, 2026

A.J. Nicholson | Independent Jamaica’s derailed constitutional journey

Lamentably, as Jamaicans prepare to mark the 64th anniversary along the independence journey, candid questions loom concerning how ill-judged steps taken by some of their leaders have landed them into an unflattering cul-de-sac.

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July 19, 2026

Dennis A. Minott | Imagine a ‘billioneerer’ investing with Jamaica
Imagine that early tomorrow morning, Jamaica awoke to extraordinary news. One of the world’s wealthiest entrepreneurs announced plans to mindfully invest billions of US dollars in our country over the…
July 19, 2026

Densil A. Williams | Unravelling growth: Competition is not the problem
Dr Christopher Burgess, an outstanding engineer by training, wrote about economic matters. In his article in The Gleaner of July 14, titled “Jamaica’s no-competition, no-growth economy”, he rests his…
July 19, 2026

Mark Wignall | Dayton Campbell bows big to Daryl Vaz
Back in the days of internal party politics when members of one’s own tribe delighted in oral sniping designed to destroy, one name arose because it was always enjoyed no matter the political…
July 19, 2026

Allan Bernard | China’s fight against poverty offers important lessons for Jamaica
China’s announcement in 2021 that it had eradicated absolute poverty was met with both admiration and scepticism. After spending 10 days in China participating in the International Seminar on Xi…
July 19, 2026

Donna Mattis | A deepening dilemma - Government’s salary increases in 2023 loom over healthcare crisis

In a striking contradiction, recent reports from the Jamaica Medical Doctors’ Association have highlighted that the healthcare sector remains on life support due to chronic overcrowding and dangerous…
July 12, 2026

Jalil Dabdoub | Holness’ quagmire

I read Garfield Higgins’ opinion piece, ‘The Hypocrisy Trap’ in Jamaica Observer. Higgins argued that the PNP lacks the moral authority to demand Dr Andrew Wheatley’s resignation because it has not…
July 12, 2026

Dennis A. Minott | An open letter to the Ascot Primary School community
Dear children, Permit an old physicist, educator and grandfather to write to you — not because I know your names, but because I know something about dreams. Since late June, your school has found…
July 12, 2026

Imani Tafari-Ama | Faraway wars, nearer burdens
July 4 has long occupied a special place in the North American political imagination. This year, the United States (US) commemorated 250 years of independence, celebrating ideals of liberty,…
July 12, 2026

Stephen Johnson | Before we legislate: Pragmatic path for Jamaica’s children online
Termario Daniels’s recent piece in In Focus, The Sunday Gleaner, “Why blocking social media won’t protect children,” is timely. As the Ministry of Health and Wellness weighs regulation for minors, his…