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Sergeant Arleen McBean, chairman of the Jamaica Police Federation.
19 Apr, 2026 0

Served and unprotected

After nearly three decades protecting the public, retired Jamaican police officer Marlon Campbell* sits at home, sometimes unable to pay his light bill. He gave his working life to the State, but more…
Dennis Zulu
19 Apr, 2026 0

Dennis Zulu | Governing artificial intelligence: Why Jamaica’s voice matters in a digital age

Artificial intelligence is moving faster than many of our institutions, laws, and public conversations. It is already influencing how people access information, how governments and businesses make…
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19 Apr, 2026 0

Orville Taylor | No Türkiye: Who cries foul?

Although he went to Rabalac, Fedrick Dacres is one of the closest athletes to me ever. He and Kai Chang are such decent human beings who love their sport and their country. It was a proud struggle…
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19 Apr, 2026 0

Garth Rattray | When music becomes noise

Jamaica’s Noise Abatement Act of 1997 is up for review. Although noise is never musical, music can be [very] noisy. Loud music can be extremely invasive, disturbing, intensely unpleasant, blatantly…
Dr Theresa Rodriguez Moodie
19 Apr, 2026 0

Theresa Rodriguez-Moodie | Jamaica’s oil gamble in the midst of a climate crisis

Whenever United Oil and Gas, a UK-based company with exploration rights in Jamaica, announces progress in its offshore exploration, a flurry of excitement ripples through Jamaica’s media and other…
19 Apr, 2026 0

How to spot and help someone in a mental health crisis

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs support, call the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Helpline in…
Packages of plastic-free, manure-based CowPots planting pots.
19 Apr, 2026 0

Plastic garden gear can add microplastics to the soil. Here are some alternatives

Associated Press: It’s seed-starting and planting season, and that means it’s likely buying season. This year, consider not only the gardening gear and plants you bring home, but also whether they’re…
19 Apr, 2026 0

Simple ways to make meetings work better for employees on the autism spectrum

NEW YORK (AP): Before Megan Pilatzke was diagnosed with autism, she wondered why she always felt drained when she got home from work. All day long, she’d laboured to understand when to speak up or…
Ernie Smith is captured in a June 18, 1971, file photograph with his guitar in hand.
19 Apr, 2026 0

Ernie Smith hailed as pioneer and master storyteller

Following the passing of beloved singer, songwriter, and storyteller Ernie Smith last Thursday in Florida, his friends, business associates, and fans have been sharing the stories of how great a…