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July 15, 2026
National Farm Queen Competition rebranded
For decades, the phrase ‘pageant queen’ conjured up images of evening gowns, flawless make-up, and carefully rehearsed answers about world peace.
Yet at the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food…
July 15, 2026
Editorial | Fast-track IC cases
It may not be possible, or practical, to establish a special public-law division of Jamaica’s Supreme Court at this time. Given the court’s current workload and the continuing backlog of cases, we are…
July 15, 2026
One Road Authority is not enough
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The debate over Jamaica’s deteriorating roads risks reducing a complex problem to a simple institutional fix. A One Road Authority may improve coordination and accountability, but…
July 15, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
Portmore car salesman fraud case referred to Restorative Justice
Portmore car salesman Adrian Cope, who is accused of collecting money from several customers without delivering the vehicles they ordered, has had his case referred to Restorative Justice.
July 15, 2026
Letter of the Day | Redefine what skills mean for Ja’s youth
THE EDITOR, Madam:
On July 15, the world observes World Youth Skills Day. This year’s theme, “Skills for a Shared Future,” could not be more relevant for Jamaica.
The statistics are sobering. The…
July 15, 2026
Elizabeth Morgan | CARICOM Reparation claims – a 10-point plan evoking sadness
The intent was to review the communiqué of the 51st CARICOM Heads of Government Conference held in St Lucia, July 5-8, and reflect on its outcomes. The paragraph on reparations, however, led to a…
July 15, 2026
Caribbean leaders press for slavery reparations, end of islands' territorial status
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) – A group of Caribbean leaders met with senior clergy from the Church of England on Tuesday as the push for slavery reparations intensifies, with activists also calling for…
July 15, 2026
Kenneth Russell | Reparatory development and the renewal of rural Jamaica
Major investments in highways, tourism, logistics and public infrastructure have transformed sections of Jamaica. New opportunities are emerging in technology, renewable energy and the creative…
July 15, 2026
St Andrew High student’s unique candles draw sweet review
At first glance, they could pass for the centrepiece of a dessert table – swirls of frosting, rich colours and toppings that look good enough to eat.
But the cupcake-like creations that drew double…