Lamentably, as Jamaicans prepare to mark the 64th anniversary along the independence journey, candid questions loom concerning how ill-judged steps taken by some of their leaders have landed them into an unflattering cul-de-sac.
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Jamaica’s Slavery Reparations Petition to King Charles III: 5 Things to Know
Jamaica will take what could become one of the most significant legal steps in its campaign for reparatory justice on September 6, when a Government delegation travels to the United Kingdom to formally…
Reggae Girlz Captain Natasha Thomas Signs for Wrexham Ahead of Champions League Campaign
Reggae Girlz captain Natasha Thomas has signed with Wrexham A.F.C. Women, the reigning Adran Premier champions, ahead of the Welsh club’s first-ever UEFA Women’s Champions League campaign. The Jamaican international joins after an…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Better Than We Deserve
“He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities” (Psalm 103:10, KJV). Psalm 103 is David’s joyful celebration of God’s mercy and covenant love. Rather than focusing on…
Top 5 Things Delegates Loved About the 2026 Jamaica Diaspora Conference—and 5 Ways to Make the Next One Even Better
For four days in June, the Montego Bay Convention Centre became a meeting place for Jamaicans from around the world. The 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference brought together government officials, entrepreneurs, professionals, investors,…
Stephen Francis and the Legacy That Changed Jamaican Athletics
There will be many deserved tributes to Stephen Francis in the days ahead. His athletes will remember the demanding training sessions and uncompromising standards. Fellow coaches will reflect on his technical brilliance, meticulous…
The Four 2026 Governor-General’s Achievement Awardees Building Bridges Across the Jamaican Diaspora
The Jamaican diaspora has long been a driving force in Jamaica’s development, contributing billions in remittances, investing in communities and rallying to support the island during times of need. From North America to…
Brazil Is Out. So Which World Cup 2026 Semi-finalist Should Jamaicans Support?
For generations of Jamaican football fans, Brazil has often been the unofficial second team whenever the Reggae Boyz are absent from the FIFA World Cup 2026. The flair, attacking football and generations of…
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 consistently held…
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…