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July 10, 2026
Readers’ reactions - China: We will protect our assets in Jamaica
I know that’s right - protect your interest, China. – @chrisorichardz
Why don’t they go into the desert somewhere and fight it out and leave us out of it? – @a_sarcasticgirl
Why don’t they just…
July 11, 2026
Editorial | CARICOM’s sensible move
The Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM’s) decision to seek an advisory opinion from the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Carla Barnett’s contentious reappointment as its secretary general is a…
July 10, 2026
Integrity Commission should be supported
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Jamaica stands at a critical point in its continuing effort to restore public confidence in national institutions. At the centre of this effort is the Integrity Commission (IC),…
July 11, 2026
Kristen Gyles | Diary of a mad Paraguayan woman
This particular soap opera begins with France’s recent round-of-16 match against Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup. The Paraguayan team was needlessly abusive towards the French players and particularly…
July 11, 2026
Peter Espeut | Proving illicit enrichment
On Tuesday June 7, the 2025/2026 Annual Report of the Integrity Commission (IC) was tabled in Parliament.
The second table on page 43 advises us that, during the period April 1, 2018 to March 31,…
July 10, 2026
IC sounds staffing alarm
The leadership of Jamaica’s principal anti-corruption body has indicated that the Integrity Commission (IC) is faced with a considerable challenge to retain trained and experienced workers, with 29…
July 10, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Chybar urges shared responsibility for healthcare crisis
WESTERN BUREAU:
Businessman Moses Chybar, president of the Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce and a practicing wellness coach, is urging Jamaicans to take greater personal responsibility for their…
July 10, 2026
Disbarred attorney promises to restore client’s $37m by early August
Disbarred attorney Ano Miller-Sewell, who reportedly misappropriated more than $37 million entrusted to her by a client in a failed real estate transaction, has promised to repay the outstanding…
July 10, 2026
by Janet Silvera
Issa calls for world-class performing arts centre in west
WESTERN BUREAU:
Hotelier Christopher Issa has called for the construction of a world-class performing arts centre in western Jamaica, arguing that the region’s cultural talent has long been…