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June 24, 2026
Excitement as MUJ St Catherine to be crowned
The first Miss Universe Jamaica St Catherine will be crowned on Thursday at the HEART College of Construction Services in Portmore, and the organisers say that the seven contestants are “more than…
June 24, 2026
Something Extra | Tuesday
With less than 30 days to go, the official countdown to the Magnum – A Taste of Reggae Sumfest event kicked off with a media launch last Thursday at Jangas Soundbar and Grill in Kingston. Organisers…
June 23, 2026
by Janet Silvera
June 24, 2026
Island Wedding | Emiah and Nadia’s dream ‘I do’ in Jamaica
During the summer of 2011, Nadia Blake attended a one-week high school programme for incoming freshmen. Her vibrant presence quickly intrigued Emiah Douglas, who was also in attendance. The two grew…
June 23, 2026
Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month is a waste of time
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, in my opinion, is a waste of time. Every June, it returns to the calendar and passes with little more than token gestures. We tick the box,…
June 23, 2026
Where are Jamaica's technical institutions in this?
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The national conversation surrounding Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) has now advanced well beyond casual speculation. Memoranda of understanding have reportedly been signed.…
June 23, 2026
Letter of the Day | How to lose a beach
THE EDITOR, Madam:
There is one important aspect of beach access and management that has not entered the discourse: the environmental damage that results from regular or high-volume recreational use…
June 24, 2026
Editorial | Tackling urban renewal
No one is likely to credibly contest Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ conclusion that downtown Kingston is in a worse state of decay than four decades ago.
But the problem is not only on the capital’s…
June 24, 2026
Jeanelle van GlaanenWeygel | Strengthening OAS-Jamaica partnership in addressing the drug problem
As Jamaica and the wider hemisphere prepare to observe the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, it is timely to reflect on the enduring partnership between Jamaica and the…