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July 5, 2026
Canute Thompson | Some naked (and hidden) truths about university rankings
In recent months, there have been conversations and public commentaries on the nature, purpose, meaning, and trustworthiness of university rankings. The fact that there are these expressions of…
July 5, 2026
Kishi Anderson Leachman and Steve Sider | Ascot Primary controversy and urgent need for inclusive school leadership
Recent public debate has been sparked by reports that students at Ascot Primary School were barred from wearing graduation gowns because of low academic performance on the Primary Exit Profile (PEP).…
July 4, 2026
High Court in Barbados dismisses Rastafari cannabis constitutional challenge
The High Court has dismissed a constitutional challenge to Barbados’ Sacramental Cannabis Act, ruling that restrictions governing the use of cannabis by Rastafarians do not unlawfully infringe on…
July 4, 2026
Mavis Bank man charged for stealing $250,000 in building materials
A 44-year-old Mavis Bank, St Andrew livestock farmer has been charged with simple larceny following the alleged theft of building materials valued at approximately $250,000.
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July 5, 2026
Anime Picnic 2026 draws strong crowd, celebrates Chinese culture
Anime Picnic 2026 attracted hundreds of patrons at the Confucius Institute for the 11th staging of Jamaica’s premier outdoor anime and pop culture festival. Under the theme, “Jade Dynasty – The Lotus…
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July 5, 2026
INSPIRING JAMAICA - Seville’s silent stones still speak
Tucked along the north coast in St Ann, where the Caribbean Sea laps gently at the shore, lies a 300-acre expanse that holds more Jamaican history per square foot than almost anywhere else on the…
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July 5, 2026
Poems
The Miracle of Life
Deposited so stealthily,
Just a small egg.
Miraculously attached,
And swimming down a well.
What a collision,
A fusion of life!
God breathed, purposeful,
Destined to rise.
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July 5, 2026
WISDOM OF THE WEEK - Observing without absorbing
Some people naturally notice what others don’t. They sense pain behind a smile, tension in a room, or hidden problems in families, workplaces, and society. This awareness can turn into worry, control,…
July 4, 2026
FIFPro union says players at World Cup need more protection from racist abuse
The FIFPRO players union said on Saturday that more must be done to protect footballers from racist abuse at the World Cup being held in North America.