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June 22, 2026
Helping Cubans and others is a Caribbean necessity
THE EDITOR, Madam:
It was once unlawfully forbidden by the Cayman Islands government, as well as their owners, the United Kingdom, to help Cuban migrants passing through the islands. Not with water,…
June 22, 2026
June 22, 2026
Allan Bernard | A national day of recognition for the security forces?
The proposal to establish a National Day of Recognition for Jamaica's security forces may, at first glance, seem reasonable and even commendable. Few Jamaicans would dispute that police and…
June 22, 2026
Ronald Thwaites | Of truth and trust
I sincerely hope that Andrew Wheatley is able to rebut the charges laid against him by the Integrity Commission. And soon. The trust in our leaders, already diminished, will decline catastrophically…
June 22, 2026
by Lester Hinds
Bartlett: Diaspora should establish climate corps
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is suggesting that the Jamaican diaspora establish a ‘Diaspora Climate Corps’ consisting of a network of professionals, academics, business leaders and experts living…
June 22, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Business leaders back Holness' efficiency vision
WESTERN BUREAU:
Business leaders in western Jamaica have endorsed a call by Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness for a national culture of efficiency, saying productivity and accountability are critical…
June 22, 2026
by Corey Robinson
Parents urged to beware of child safety risks during summer
As the summer holidays begin and children spend more time online and away from direct supervision, the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is raising concerns about the growing risks…
June 22, 2026
UWI mourns the death of Emeritus Professor John Agard
CMC:
The University of the West Indies (UWI) has joined the international community in mourning the passing of Emeritus Professor John Agard.
Agard, who was 71, died on Friday, has been a colossal…
June 22, 2026
by Janet Silvera
JHTA defends managed beach access amid growing controversy
WESTERN BUREAU:
The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) is pushing back against criticism of managed beach access, arguing that proper regulation rather than unrestricted entry is…