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Contributed Photos Zhuri-Joy Crawford shows off her painting skills to the Linton Johnson, general manager of Berger Paints Jamaica Ltd, at H&L Rapid True Value on Constant Spring Road recently.
25 Oct, 2026 0

Homeowners urged to prepare properly for the future amid Melissa rebuild

Jamaican homeowners repairing and repainting after Hurricane Melissa can expect about seven years of performance from a well-applied exterior paint but only if surfaces are properly prepared first,…
Residents of Trench Town gather in the old Ambassador Theatre during a community meeting.
25 Oct, 2026 0

Trench Town, the yard that rocked the world

Long before reggae filled stadiums from Kingston, Jamaica, to Kyoto, Japan, it was born in a shared courtyard, shaped by neighbours, borrowed guitars, and the everyday realities of inner-city life.…
25 Oct, 2026 0

Has man created God in his own image?

We all know the saying, ‘God created man in His own image’. Yet, looking at the world today, one may wonder whether the opposite has happened. Is God a reflection of today’s man? Has man created God…
An aerial view of Black River, Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
25 Oct, 2026 0

Gordon Robinson | Jamaica’s governance in mortal danger

Last Sunday’s analysis of NaRRA’s purpose generated more than usual amount of feedback. A Jamaican/American/German Attorney, born and nurtured here but migrated in 1977 and runs a Florida family law…
Veteran Jamaican bassist Clifton ‘Jackie’ Jackson, who died on September 23 at age 79, will be laid to rest following a funeral service on October 31.
25 Oct, 2026 0

Clifton ‘Jackie’ Jackson: A towering gentleman of the bass

Clifton ‘Jackie’ Jackson embodies Robert Farris Thompson’s classic concept of the ‘aesthetic of the cool’, also referred to by the ancient Yoruba concept of itutu. He was the elegant bassist whose…
Residents of Mount Moreland remained in shock hours after the deadly standoff had ended as police blanketed the community.
25 Oct, 2026 0

Mickel Jackson | Why command responsibility matters

Between 1982 and 2025, four hundred and seventeen members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force were killed. Some died in the line of duty. Others were killed because they were members of the force. The…
25 Oct, 2026 0

Poems

Actors on a stage We are all actors on a stage. Working for a reasonable wage. Playing a role in the show called life. Are you the star of the show? Are you the leading act? Are you the villain? Are…
25 Oct, 2026 0

Moya Rhoe-Craigg | From school health survey to action

The 2026 Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS) has uncovered that among Jamaican children aged 13 to 17 years, the prevalence of overweight has risen significantly from 23.3 per cent in…
PJ Patterson, former prime minister of Jamaica.
25 Oct, 2026 0

Caribbean ex-PMs call for end to Cuba embargo

On the 66th anniversary of the United States (US)-imposed embargo on Cuba, 11 former heads of government in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have written an open letter to nations around the world,…