Commentary
22 Apr, 2026
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Editorial | Holness undercuts CARICOM Secretary General
Prime Minister Andrew Holness’s disclosure that he wants another leaders’ review of the reappointment of CARICOM Secretary General Dr Carla Barnett appears to send a clear signal that her continued…
22 Apr, 2026
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Elizabeth Morgan | Another oil crisis
Following on from last week’s article on war, it is quite evident that it does not aid development. War creates setbacks in economic growth and stifles development everywhere there are active…
22 Apr, 2026
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Massia Bailey | Power of early intervention for children with disabilities
Successful outcomes for learners with disabilities almost always begin with early intervention. The “power” of early intervention lies not in a single strategy, but in a convergence of developmental…
22 Apr, 2026
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Valerie Fridland | Despite all the likes, literallys and dropped g's, English isn't decaying before our eyes
As a linguistics professor, I'm often asked why English is decaying before our eyes, whether it's "like" being used promiscuously, t's being dropped deleteriously or…
22 Apr, 2026
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The cost of moving money
On Tuesday afternoon, one of Jamaica’s major commercial banks notified customers that it will introduce a fee of $19.55, including GCT, for outgoing ACH transfers effective June 1, 2026, a service…
21 Apr, 2026
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Editorial | NaRRA needs further review
The Gleaner remains concerned about the continued absence of a robust and independent legislated governance framework for the agency that will oversee Jamaica’s post-hurricane reconstruction. The…
21 Apr, 2026
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Gordon Robinson | Life is just for living
Sad news was abundant last week but, closest to my home, last Thursday night, another musical icon transitioned to the land of legends. Ernie Smith was among a select few (by “few” I mean a couple…
21 Apr, 2026
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Michael Abrahams | Empathy for the Jews
In observance of Human Rights Week, I was invited to address a church congregation on the first Sunday of December 2023 about current human rights issues. The war in Gaza had erupted two months…
21 Apr, 2026
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Kurt F. Robertson | On our feet, not on our knees: Jamaica, Cuba, and the cost of surrender
Caribbean nations – burdened by colonial exploitation and slavery – have not been granted the dignity of equals by global powers; instead, we continue to languish in the shadow of United States…