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May 19, 2026
by Livingston Scott
Goal or no? - Controversy marks close JPL semi-final between Portmore, Mt Pleasant
Cory Burke's controversial strike in the 69th minute of the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) first-leg semi-final tie for Portmore United against Mount Pleasant is still being widely debated, after…
May 19, 2026
by Janet Silvera
Hurricane hero gets fairytale proposal at Borghinvilla
WESTERN BUREAU:
In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, when Jamaica’s wedding industry was brought to a near standstill, and many vendors faced cancelled bookings, damaged properties and uncertain…
May 19, 2026
Something Extra | Tuesday
Guests traded the usual Sunday routine for an afternoon of fragrance and fine sips at CPJ Market’s Scent & Sip experience on Sunday. Hosted in collaboration with fragrance house Prince D’Bruce…
May 19, 2026
Letter of the Day | Controversy should become a teacher
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The recent controversy over the ‘Rude Boy’ billboard, the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation’s swift order to remove it, and the flood of reactions across social and…
May 19, 2026
The Patois hypocrisy
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The stunt in parliament by Nekeisha Burchell on Wednesday was yet another example of the educated class trying to gain cheap ‘street cred’ at the expense of our native dialect.
I…
May 19, 2026
Damion Crawford’s arguments oversimplify complex educational issues
THE EDITOR, Madam:
I am writing with reference to concerns raised by Damion Crawford about educational access and quality. Though, his argument risks oversimplifying a far more complex educational…
May 19, 2026
Editorial | Transparency and accountability paramount
The Jamaican parliament must urgently clarify when, or if, it considers it obligatory to acquiesce to pre-emptive actions by citizens, using the courts, to stop the legislature from taking actions…
May 19, 2026
Gordon Robinson | “Dead like a dawg….”
This photo shows members of the West Indies cricket team the T20 Cricket World Cup which hosted by India and Sri Lanka in February. WICB Photo
Playing Gene Autry’s House Rules, the dilemma always…
May 19, 2026
Michael Abrahams | Humour, laughter and health
We have all heard the saying, “Laughter is the best medicine”. While laughter alone will not adequately treat something like a heart attack, it can play an important role in recovery and long-term…