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22 Apr, 2026 0

Petrol price hike viewed as opportunity for Knutsford Express

Cross country bus service, Knutsford Express Services Limited (KEX) argued that the rise in petrol prices due to the conflict in the Middle East could benefit its business. CEO Oliver Townsend said…
22 Apr, 2026 0

Cannabis industry on a $10b high despite Melissa

Jamaica’s legal cannabis industry was valued at US$63 million, or more than J$10 billion, in 2025, up nearly two-thirds higher year-on-year, according to the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), which…
Letters
22 Apr, 2026 0

Beyond the rain: The ethical implications of undisciplined driving

THE EDITOR, Madam: Character is not built under pressure; it is exposed by it. When the afternoon showers swept across Kingston last Friday, the city did not simply grind to a halt. It staged an…
Massia Bailey
22 Apr, 2026 0

Massia Bailey | Power of early intervention for children with disabilities

Successful outcomes for learners with disabilities almost always begin with early intervention. The “power” of early intervention lies not in a single strategy, but in a convergence of developmental…
In this file photo, a thick plume of smoke rises from an oil storage facility hit by a US-Israeli strike in Tehran, Iran, on March 8, 2026.
22 Apr, 2026 0

Elizabeth Morgan | Another oil crisis

Following on from last week’s article on war, it is quite evident that it does not aid development. War creates setbacks in economic growth and stifles development everywhere there are active…
22 Apr, 2026 0

Reproductive health challenges women face

Women’s reproductive health is a cornerstone of overall well-being, yet across the world and particularly in the Caribbean, many women continue to face serious, often preventable health challenges.…
Letters
22 Apr, 2026 0

Letter of the Day | Jamaica is not being built for Jamaicans

THE EDITOR, Madam: There is a troubling pattern unfolding across Jamaica that deserves serious public attention. More and more of our housing market is being priced in US dollars. Our island is…
Business
22 Apr, 2026 0

Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO and hand reins over to the iPhone maker’s hardware leader

Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a 15-year reign that saw the company’s market value soar by more than US$3.6 trillion during an…
Letters
22 Apr, 2026 0

The Caribbean voice matters

THE EDITOR, Madam: Dennis Zulu’s commentary of April 19, ‘Governing artificial intelligence: Why Jamaica’s voice matters in a digital age’, makes a case the region urgently needs to hear. His core…