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June 27, 2026
Dreading the ‘heat dome’
THE EDITOR, Madam:
I am writing with reference to the news, ‘Europe bakes under 'heat dome'’, published on June 25. I was left feeling I could never again complain about the weather…
June 27, 2026
Letter of the Day | Downtown Kingston’s revival should begin with bathrooms
Every business should have adequate bathroom facilities for patrons and workers. Licenses must not be renewed without those civilized elements.
Establishments that fail to comply should be closed.…
June 28, 2026
Editorial | Harnessing Jamaica’s legacy in sickle cell disease treatment
A too-little-known or appreciated fact is that Jamaica is among the world’s leaders in research and understanding and treatment of sickle cell disease.
Indeed, people in Jamaica who have sickle cell,…
June 28, 2026
Something Extra | Saturday
Clients and guests gathered at Cru Bar & Kitchen in St Andrew on Wednesday as Mayberry Investments Limited (MIL) hosted its 'Beyond the Portfolio' client mixer. Hosted by media…
June 26, 2026
Spain wins World Cup group, beating Uruguay 1-0 as Muslera’s error sends 2-time champion home
Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 after another goalkeeping mistake by Fernando Muslera to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup and eliminate the South American powerhouse on Friday.
June 26, 2026
Cape Verde’s dream run continues, becoming smallest country into World Cup knockout round
Cape Verde completed an improbable run through the group stage with a third straight World Cup draw to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the knockout round following a 0-0 draw against…
June 28, 2026
by Nicola A. Cunningham
GoodHeart | Samuel Clarke wins Father of the Year Award
What does it take to be an exceptional father? For Lennovia Clarke, it meant seeing the man she has looked up to all her life in dual roles as both provider and nurturer, from combing her hair to…
June 27, 2026
JMTC launches TAP programme for emerging theatre professionals
Jamaica's creative industry could soon see a new generation of trained theatre professionals through a programme aimed at developing talent in musical theatre and stage production. The Jamaica…