Commentary
March 10, 2026
Michael Abrahams | The cost of war
On February 28, the US and Israel began an assault, Operation Epic Fury, on Iran. During the first week of hostilities, bombs and missiles landed in 12 countries: Iran, Israel, United Arab Emirates,…
March 10, 2026
Jamaica’s Commonwealth question returns as King Charles warns of global challenges
A speech by Britain’s monarch marking Commonwealth Day has quietly revived one of Jamaica’s most enduring national debates: whether the country should finally sever its remaining constitutional ties…
March 9, 2026
Editorial | Building Jamaica’s creative economy
The staging of the Lost in Time reggae festival last weekend was more than a well-produced entertainment event. It demonstrated what becomes possible when Jamaican creativity is matched by…
March 9, 2026
Lance Neita | Bauxite industry poised for new opportunities
The bauxite/alumina industry will mark its 75th anniversary next year. The history of industrial activity within the sector started in 1952 with Alcan’s first alumina shipment in January of that year…
March 9, 2026
Ruthlyn James | When the neurodivergent brain meets the playing field
In the wider sporting world, a quiet paradox is unfolding. Some of our most explosive, focused and instinctive performers on the field are the very same young people struggling to keep pace in the…
March 9, 2026
Iran conflict could ripple into global property markets
The widening conflict involving Iran is raising concerns among global investors, but early signals from the international real estate community suggest the impact on property markets will likely be…
March 9, 2026
Social media can draw attention to atrocities…a key factor in reducing risk of recurrence
Social media is often blamed for stoking violence. But it can play a positive role by drawing attention to atrocities – both past and present – which research suggests can make them less likely to…
March 9, 2026
Kamina Johnson Smith | Unlocking opportunities together: Jamaica reaffirms commitment to a prosperous Commonwealth
Jamaica joins the Member States of the Commonwealth in commemorating Commonwealth Day in celebration of our shared commitment to democracy, sustainable development, peace and prosperity. This year, we…
March 9, 2026
Kamina Johnson Smith | Rights, Justice, Action: Jamaica reaffirms commitment to women and girls
Jamaica joins the international community in commemorating International Women’s Day, under the theme: ‘Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls’. The annual observance recognises the global…