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August 1, 2026
Letter of the Day | Jamaica’s 21st-century inequality is priced into daily life
THE EDITOR, Madam: One of the most obvious inequalities in 21st-century Jamaica is the unequal cost of accessing employment, electricity, financial services and economic opportunity. Consider someone…
August 2, 2026
Skippa, Alaine, Future Fambo for Montego Bay Jerk Fest today
The 17th staging of the Montego Bay Jerk & Food Festival takes centre stage today at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre, with organisers promising a full slate of live entertainment alongside…
August 2, 2026
GoodHeart | COVID-19 sparked Kimberley Jones’ creativity
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted many to rediscover old passions, explore new interests, and uncover talents they never knew they possessed. For Kimberley Jones, it was the moment that reignited a love…
August 2, 2026
Music Review | Ariana Grande’s ‘Petal’ displays a pop star at her most restrained
NEW YORK (AP): Gone is the big-belter Ariana Grande. On Petal, her eighth studio album and first full-length release since both the end of her Wicked run and 2024’s Eternal Sunshine, the pop…
August 1, 2026
TAJ’s digital resources are secure and locally managed
THE EDITOR, Madam: Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) welcomes informed discussion on Jamaica’s digital infrastructure and wishes to clarify matters raised in the letter to the editor titled ‘Jamaica…
August 1, 2026
Neither gov’t nor IC should hold absolute power
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the commentary by Kristen Gyles, titled ‘Matthew Samuda’s question’, published in The Gleaner on July 24. This commentary follows up to Minister…
August 1, 2026
Ronald Sanders | Nicaragua’s abandoned ballot
Daniel Ortega has now said openly what his regime has demonstrated for years: the people of Nicaragua are not to be permitted to remove their rulers through elections. During celebrations marking the…
August 1, 2026
by Bryan Miller
Lucea gridlock sparks calls for permanent road fix
WESTERN BUREAU: Bad road conditions along the main road in Hanover’s capital, Lucea, are once again causing lengthy delays, with what would normally be a three-minute drive through the town now taking…
August 1, 2026
Tony Deyal | Lovely coffee
Drinking coffee with caffeine has been linked with improved mood and a lower risk of depression in some groups. Drinking 3 to 4 cups of coffee a day is linked to a lower risk of stroke in some…