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May 9, 2026
Gordon Robinson | The games people play
Government’s latest gaming policy is to merge three Regulatory Commissions, Racing (JRC); Betting Gaming and Lotteries (BGLC); and Casino Gaming (CGC).
It’s a very bad idea.
The thing is, insofar as…
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May 9, 2026
Mark Wignall | The lunacy of war
Those enrolled in any advanced study of war must face up to the philosophical considerations and questions born out of history. The first is that war is inevitable, and in a most perverse way, we are…
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May 9, 2026
Jalil Dabdoub | Diplomatic deception: Selective framing and challenge of honest dialogue
The recent Gleaner commentary by Raslan Abu Rukun presents a tired Israeli narrative: Israel as a willing partner for peace, Lebanon as a state held hostage by Hezbollah, and Iran as the destabilising…
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May 9, 2026
A.J. Nicholson | Vale Royal talks? Hurricane Melissa's milestone message
Whatever became of the officially-proposed pre-Hurricane Melissa expectant Vale Royal talks on constitutional reform?
In a recent interchange with a senior parliamentarian on that subject-matter, he…
May 9, 2026
INSPIRING JAMAICA - Enduring strength of a mother
In Jamaica, Mother’s Day is not simply observed; it is revered. It is a sacred tradition woven into the cultural fabric of our society, where gratitude is not only expressed but deeply felt. From…
May 9, 2026
WISDOM OF THE WEEK
In today’s world, many of us are carrying childhood wounds without even realising it. Often, these wounds are not understood until a much later stage of life. Even when recognised, we usually do not…
May 9, 2026
Poems
Ode to Mother
Mother, you bore me for nine months in that hallowed space,
And caressed me with your virtual embrace.
My birth was met with joy and pain,
But the bundle you held in your hands
Made…
May 9, 2026
How you store produce can make it last longer
A few small changes to how you store fruits and vegetables can have big benefits for the planet, and your wallet.
From herbs that wilt in days to berries that seem to mould even faster, what we toss…
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May 9, 2026
Trade partnership with Brazil deepens
Trade between Guyana and Brazil has expanded sharply in recent years, opening fresh opportunities for investment, private-sector growth and regional integration, according to Dr Peter Ramsaroop, chief…