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16 Oct, 2026 0

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TCNs arriving under US deal granted visitor status, freedom of movement in Jamaica Jamaica needs a dual growth strategy. Welcome skilled global talent and entrepreneurs to fight population decline…
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16 Oct, 2026 0

Rebuilding Jamaica shouldn’t begin with expensive office space

THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica’s recovery from Hurricane Melissa must prioritise affected families, damaged homes, hospitals, and livelihoods. Against that urgent need, the reported decision by the…
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15 Oct, 2026 0

Letter of the Day | NaRRA’s real problem isn’t the salary. It’s the scoreboard.

THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent anger over the pay of the CEO of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) is not simple envy. The Government has confirmed that Major General Antony…
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15 Oct, 2026 0

Let’s make water and fresh fruit the easy choice in school

THE EDITOR, Madam: During school breaks, children should be able to easily access drinking water and fresh fruit. This may seem like a simple goal; however, for a healthy choice to become a habit, it…
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14 Oct, 2026 0

Letter of the Day | How the system failed a schoolboy footballer

THE EDITOR, Madam: This season, a schoolboy footballer signed a professional contract with a Premier League club. He may not be the only one. He was still in school, still wearing his school’s…
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14 Oct, 2026 0

Gandhi nuh rate we

THE EDITOR, Madam: In You Can’t Blame the Youth, Peter Tosh indicted a schoolroom that taught Jamaican children to call pirates and conquistadors great men. I thought of him on reading ‘Celebrating…
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14 Oct, 2026 0

What really is the role of the Consumer Affairs Commission?

THE EDITOR, Madam: Having lived in a foreign country, you return home and are quickly reminded of where you are. Only in Jamaica! For several months, I spent less than JMD $10,000 to ship items to…
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13 Oct, 2026 0

Letter of the Day | Afraid to go to the hospital

THE EDITOR, Madam: Recently, I was faced with a serious dilemma, I woke up to a blood pressure reading of 218/118. Although the reading gradually declined throughout the day, it never left the danger…