Commentary
August 2, 2026
Garth Rattray | Democratic socialism then and now – Part 1
On July 4, the United States president pulled the communist rabbit out of his hat of political tricks. With democratic socialist politicians succeeding at the polls, he did his best to conflate…
August 2, 2026
Orville Taylor | ‘Emancipendence’: an incomplete project
Emancipation Day was yesterday. The athletics programme at the Commonwealth Games ends today. Apart from Mozambique, Gabon, and Togo, all members of the Commonwealth are former British colonies.…
August 2, 2026
Kohei Maruyama | A country where the lignum vitae blooms
When I first arrived in Jamaica last year November, I was captivated by its colours. The vibrant shades of red bougainvillea and hibiscus, amidst the lush green tropical landscape all seemed to…
August 1, 2026
Editorial | Breastfeeding deserves greater support
Breastfeeding, one of the most effective ways to improve the health of children, contributes to better nutrition, stronger immunity and healthier development during the earliest months of life. For…
August 1, 2026
Tony Deyal | Lovely coffee
Drinking coffee with caffeine has been linked with improved mood and a lower risk of depression in some groups. Drinking 3 to 4 cups of coffee a day is linked to a lower risk of stroke in some…
August 1, 2026
Ronald Sanders | Nicaragua’s abandoned ballot
Daniel Ortega has now said openly what his regime has demonstrated for years: the people of Nicaragua are not to be permitted to remove their rulers through elections. During celebrations marking the…
July 31, 2026
Editorial | FIFA’s new stench
After registering their objections to FIFA’s lack of transparency in its deal to sell a stake in future World Cups to private investors, the expectation is that the majority of national football…
July 31, 2026
Peter Espeut | Leading up to Emancipation Day
On August 1, 1834, the 309,331 enslaved persons in Jamaica were formally emancipated by an act of the British Parliament. Nowadays, we celebrate every August 1 – including tomorrow – as a public…
July 31, 2026
Kristen Gyles | Weekend holiday
The Holidays (Public General) Act outlines the list of public holidays to be observed in Jamaica. There is no clear code or system that is relied on across the board for determining when a holiday…