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April 23, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
StJMC cracks down on advertisers owing $30m
WESTERN BUREAU: The St James Municipal Corporation (StJMC) has begun intensifying enforcement measures to compel advertisers to settle outstanding billboard fees, which have gone unpaid despite…
April 23, 2026
Editorial | NaRRA and UDC
Unsurprisingly, the broad mandate proposed for the agency that is to lead Jamaica’s post-hurricane reconstruction has raised questions about the role and future of the Urban Development Corporation…
April 23, 2026
by Krysta Anderson
Sticks Skewer Kitchen x Havana Café celebrates a fusion of flavour and culture
When Cuban-Jamaican Jessica Chang, the proud owner of Havana Café, joined forces with Kendra Carberry-Walters, the culinary talent behind Sticks Skewer Kitchen, the mission was simple: deliver a…
April 23, 2026
by Paul H. Williams
Kumina workshop to explore African ancestral traditions
An immersive Kumina workshop is set to take over the African Caribbean Institute of Jamaica/Jamaica Memory Bank (ACIJ/JMB) at 12 Ocean Boulevard, downtown Kingston, on Sunday, beginning at 10 a.m.…
April 23, 2026
What school violence is really saying
THE EDITOR, Madam: Across Jamaica, the rise in school-based violence is being treated primarily as a disciplinary concern. But what if what we are calling indiscipline is actually distress,…
April 23, 2026
Letter of the Day | Ja’s challenge is not the absence of systems ...
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write to commend Mr. Julian Robinson for his recent article and to express strong support for his central thesis that Jamaica’s fiscal challenge is not primarily a matter of tax…
April 23, 2026
Small modular reactors – a credible option
THE EDITOR, Madam: I share Minister Vaz’s optimism about Jamaica’s oil prospects and support a balanced approach to our energy future. However, from an engineering standpoint, one core requirement…
April 23, 2026
Allan Bernard | Enshrine Rastafari rights in Jamaica’s Constitution
The recent developments in St Kitts and Nevis – where the Rastafari faith has been formally recognised in law – have sparked an important regional conversation. In Jamaica, the response has been…