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July 18, 2026
by Livingston Scott
MBU’s Ainstein targets possession-first football
New Montego Bay United coach Javier Ainstein said, despite Jamaica’s culture of transitional play and direct football, he hopes to instil a different style at Montego Bay United (MBU), one which will…
July 19, 2026
Something Extra | Saturday
The Pavilion at Hope Botanical Gardens in St Andrew was transformed into a lively entertainment space on Tuesday night for the debut staging of Appleton Estate’s Games Night experience, held in…
July 19, 2026
by J.T. Davy
From Catherine Hall to Plantation Cove - Did you know these Reggae Sumfest factoids?
Over the years, Reggae Sumfest has gone through many changes. From its event structure to the changes in ownership, as well as the introduction of livestreaming, 2026 will mark another change for the…
July 19, 2026
by Yasmine Peru
Fire energy at ‘Heights of Fire’ listening party
One of the fiery moments of Capleton’s listening party for his Heights of Fire album at Janga’s Soundbar & Grill Sports Bar on Wednesday was the reaction when the selector dropped track No. 7,…
July 19, 2026
by Nicola A. Cunningham
Lady G still gets ‘Nuff Respect’
Having started deejaying on sound systems at just 16, Lady G says those early years taught her the discipline needed to build a career that is sustainable rather than seasonal.
“My first hit song…
July 18, 2026
Climate change drives worsening health crisis in small island states, Lancet report finds
Small Island Developing States (SIDS), including those in the Caribbean, are facing a mounting health crisis as climate change accelerates, exposing infants, elderly people and vulnerable communities…
July 18, 2026
Caribbean’s Sisyphus complex
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The tale of Sisyphus is about a man consigned to roll a large rock up a hill that never reaches the top but rolls down again, only to have to be pushed back up. The back story to…
July 18, 2026
Letter of the Day | Are we designing crime into communities?
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Most conversations about crime begin after an incident occurs. We ask who committed the offence, how it happened and what punishment should follow. Far less attention is given to a…
July 18, 2026
Rural development should be a national priority
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Kenneth Russell’s recent Gleaner article presents a compelling and timely argument that deserves broad public support. His central thesis, that rural development should be viewed…