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July 12, 2026
Something Extra | Saturday
As Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey brings Homer’s legendary tale to the big screen, its stars are making a statement on the red carpet throughout the film’s press tour. From Zendaya and Anne Hathaway…
July 12, 2026
Tony Deyal | How much is that doggie?
“My cats inspire me daily. They inspire me to get a dog!” This was by Greg J. Curtis, Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives. On the other hand, there was Anne Lryle, Pulitzer Prize for Fiction…
July 11, 2026
Life is hard, but perspective will determine the path forward
THE EDITOR, Madam:
I believe one of the greatest challenges facing society today is not hardship itself, but the way we interpret hardship. We often become so focused on what is missing, what has…
July 11, 2026
Letter of the Day | Jamaica’s corruption problem is not hidden - it is tolerated
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The latest release from the Integrity Commission (IC) reflects that corruption in Jamaica is hidden in plain sight, and the casual way public accountability is treated as a…
July 11, 2026
Desperation driving nurses to leave Zimbabwe
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Nurses in Zimbabwe are currently facing a severe crisis characterised by extremely low pay well below the poverty line, intense burnout, and challenging working conditions. Their…
July 12, 2026
Editorial | Strengthening rural development
The concerns raised by Kenneth Russell, need to be paid attention to, and tangible solutions put in place on rural development in Jamaica.
“... If you live in rural areas, you are four times more…
July 11, 2026
RalRosa Foundation marks fifth anniversary - Surpasses J$23m for healthcare initiatives in Jamaica, Washington
WASHINGTON, DC:
RalRosa Foundation has raised more than US$150,000 (approximately J$23.4 million), since its establishment in 2022, to improve access to quality healthcare in Jamaica and the…
July 11, 2026
by Neil Armstrong
Ontario artistes keeping the legacy of Miss Lou alive
TORONTO:
Tania Hernandez, also known as Miss Tania Lou, and Nadia L. Hohn have been so inspired by the life of Jamaica’s late cultural ambassador, Louise Bennett-Coverley, popularly known as Miss…
July 13, 2026
GoodHeart | Come Alive aims to bring Clifton boys back home
Almost one year later, the devastation left behind by Hurricane Melissa continues to affect the boys of Clifton Boys’ Home. The storm tore through the facility, ripping roofs from the main buildings…