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July 12, 2026
Imani Tafari-Ama | Faraway wars, nearer burdens
July 4 has long occupied a special place in the North American political imagination. This year, the United States (US) commemorated 250 years of independence, celebrating ideals of liberty,…
July 12, 2026
Dennis A. Minott | An open letter to the Ascot Primary School community
Dear children,
Permit an old physicist, educator and grandfather to write to you — not because I know your names, but because I know something about dreams.
Since late June, your school has found…
July 12, 2026
Jalil Dabdoub | Holness’ quagmire
I read Garfield Higgins’ opinion piece, ‘The Hypocrisy Trap’ in Jamaica Observer.
Higgins argued that the PNP lacks the moral authority to demand Dr Andrew Wheatley’s resignation because it has not…
July 12, 2026
Weighing the GAC Emkoo against the Beijing X55 on Jamaican roads
Jamaica’s compact SUV segment has grown busier as Chinese manufacturers challenge the Japanese nameplates that have long dominated local driveways. Two conspicuous entrants are the GAC Emkoo,…
July 12, 2026
Tracee Ellis Ross making her Broadway debut, completing a bucket-list item
NEW YORK (AP):
Tracee Ellis Ross is starting to notice the small things that bring her happiness: The satisfying click of a curling iron, say, or the taste of olives. It’s sort of her job right…
July 12, 2026
by Janet Silvera
A ‘homecoming’ for Rex Nettleford: NDTC closes season in Montego Bay
WESTERN BUREAU:
After 64 years, the National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) will close its celebrated Season of Dance in Montego Bay for the first time, returning to the western Jamaica roots of its…
July 13, 2026
by Ruth
Authors Asha Bromfield, Cebo Campbell confirm adaptations in the works
Two standout novels showcased at this year’s Book Fair Festival are headed for the screen, with adaptations of Hurricane Summer and Sky Full of Elephants now in active development. During the…
July 13, 2026
by Omar Tomlinson
A Gentleman’s Armour - Recording artiste Zac Jone$ comes into his own as he readies début full-length album
“Honestly, I don’t usually wear suits,” Zac Jone$ disclosed between wardrobe changes at the legendary Tuff Gong Studio, where Grammy Award-winning international artistes Lauryn Hill, Sinéad O’Connor,…
July 12, 2026
B’dos get off to rollicking start in U19 50-over Champs
Barbados’ Under-19 men began the CWI Rising Stars Men’s U19 50-Over Championship in dominant fashion, beating their Windward Islands counterparts by 114 runs.
Barbados set the stage for the massive…