Commentary

17 Jul, 2026 0

The world is changing Jamaica’s property market

Jamaica’s property market has traditionally been analysed through familiar local factors such as housing supply, mortgage availability, employment, tourism and economic growth. Those forces remain…
17 Jul, 2026 0

Leroy Fearon | What education transformation truly means

The phrase “education transformation” has become a staple of policy documents, conference themes, ministerial speeches, and strategic plans.
17 Jul, 2026 0

Kristen Gyles | The dark side of sports betting

Every four years, the FIFA World Cup does something extraordinary. It bridges social, political and even racial divides and unites billions of people in a shared emotional experience. For a few…
17 Jul, 2026 0

Peter Espeut | Back to square one

Once upon a time Jamaica had no National Contracts Commission or Office of the Contractor-General, and there was a high perception of corruption in the awarding of government contracts. Government…
17 Jul, 2026 0

Editorial | Consensus on International Criminal Court

In the coming months, Caribbean countries will probably find themselves pressured on another front in their relationship with the United States – over the International Criminal Court (ICC). Jamaica…
16 Jul, 2026 0

Niccolò Lupone | How an Italian sculptor created the World Cup trophy that became an icon

MILAN (AP) — The Italian sculptor who designed the FIFA World Cup trophy wanted to capture three sporting emotions in a single spiraling form: the athlete's struggle, the fan's jubilation…
16 Jul, 2026 0

Editorial | Where is Jamaica on free movement?

The announcement that Grenada and St Lucia are taking steps to join four other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) members in their free-movement regime is an important development in advancing CARICOM’s…
15 Jul, 2026 0

Wayne Campbell | Skills for a Shared Future

Alarmingly, 273 million children and young people are out of school. In 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared July 15 as World Youth Skills Day, to celebrate the strategic importance of…
16 Jul, 2026 0

Gus John | Reform UK redefines reparations

On June 30, 2026, Natricia Duncan, writing in The Guardian in Kingston, reported that a Jamaican delegation will travel to the United Kingdom in September to formally petition King Charles to seek…