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March 5, 2026
The deeper, century-long roots of the Middle East conflict
THE EDITOR, Madam: Right after the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres accused Israel of bearing responsibility. “It did not happen in a vacuum,” he said. He was…
March 5, 2026
Stephen Marley headlines concert to celebrate Jo Mersa’s life
For the fourth year in a row, the Marley family will gather to honour the memory of Joseph ‘Jo Mersa’ Marley, who passed away in December 2022. On March 14, his father, Stephen Marley, will lead a…
March 5, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
JPA president wants more post-Melissa mental wellness checks for students
WESTERN BUREAU: Nashá Patterson, president of the Jamaica Prefects’ Association (JPA), is calling for greater attention to be paid to students who had traumatic experiences during the passage of…
March 5, 2026
SSP Diaries | The thirst for power
The US attack on Iran on 28 February 2026 comes as no surprise to many and continues to be indicative of a very dangerous, undemocratic trend. The fact that Israel is a wilful partner in these…
March 5, 2026
by Yasmine Peru
Creatives tune in for Music Publishing Masterclass
Jack Russell Music, a notable success in publishing, was founded in 2007 by Clare Ram with a handful of songwriters on her roster. Nearly two decades later, there are more than 1,300 signed writers…
March 5, 2026
Sign language training for public libraries launched
The Jamaica Libraries and Information Network (JAMLIN) has launched a phased Jamaican Sign Language (JSL) training programme aimed at eliminating communication barriers within the nation’s public…
March 5, 2026
Lentil Sloppy Joes
This recipe is from the I Love Sandwiches chapter in my cookbook Eat to Hustle. The chapter is basically my love letter to road-trip food made healthier — inspired by fast-food classics, gas-station…
March 5, 2026
Super easy chopped chicken salad lettuce wraps
I make these wraps most weekdays for lunch as they’re easy, tasty and packed with protein. They’re also loaded with fresh raw fruits and veggies. While I mostly opt for the lettuce wrap route, the…
March 5, 2026
Oscar nominee Delroy Lindo eyes Jamaica-set project
LONDON (AP): Delroy Lindo is feeling the love and planning for the future. The actor says that his Oscar nomination for Sinners has shown him how many people are thrilled for him. “That’s been truly…