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July 4, 2026
FIFPro union says players at World Cup need more protection from racist abuse
The FIFPRO players union said on Saturday that more must be done to protect footballers from racist abuse at the World Cup being held in North America.
July 4, 2026
Poultry farmers in Discovery Bay receive assistance
Forty poultry farmers from Discovery Bay, St Ann, have been equipped with the knowledge and resources needed to resume production, following the impact of Hurricane Melissa last October.
July 5, 2026
Ronald Sanders | Reflections on 250 years of American independence
Two hundred and fifty years ago, in the sweltering heat of a Philadelphia summer, a small group of men did something without precedent in modern history. They gathered, argued, deliberated, and then…
July 5, 2026
Tony Deyal | Words from then to now
According to the 1500 Poetry Society, ‘Diaphanous’ is the most beautiful word in the English language and it took me back to my elementary and secondary schools.I was reading a column and reached…
July 4, 2026
Consider light rail/tram system for public transportation in Kingston
THE EDITOR, Madam:
At the recent launch of the Spark Main Roads programme, there was an interesting announcement of plans to utilise the space above the storm drain system in Kingston to build more…
July 4, 2026
Address Linstead’s garbage problem
THE EDITOR, Madam:
I am writing, as a concerned citizen, on the state of affairs in Linstead. For years, I have observed how the town and its environs are treated by adults and children alike.…
July 4, 2026
by Ruddy Mathison
11-year-old inspires Cromarty Grove graduates to dream big
The decision to invite an 11-year-old student to deliver the keynote address at the Cromarty Grove Early Childhood Development Centre’s graduation ceremony was deliberate. Organisers wanted graduates…
July 4, 2026
Letter of the Day | Time for reform of the school system
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination was introduced with the worthy intention of assessing students and facilitating placement in secondary schools. Yet, years later, it is…
July 5, 2026
Editorial | Building a culture of repair
It is not known if, or by how much, the situation has improved since the announcement of a maintenance policy of the island’s health system.
But, four years ago, the health minister, Christopher…