In Focus

Eighteen years ago when I took my daughter to the Bustamante Hospital for Children, I was shocked to learn that the institution only admits one caregiver at a time into the waiting room. They explained that this restriction was because of a space...

When Spice did her musical collaboration with Kartel – Rompin Shop – it was a big hit and also a controversial one. I had no problem with its raw, sexual content. I would have preferred that it was toned down a bit. Were I true to myself, I would...

UNICEF is deeply concerned about the proposed amendments to the Child Care and Protection Act (CCPA), which will be presented for debate in the Houses of Parliament early this year. The amendments allow for a child who is 14, and is convicted of...

Jamaica’s road network is crumbling before our eyes. Potholes litter our streets, inadequate drainage systems lead to constant flooding, and the overall quality of infrastructure continues to decline. This isn’t just an inconvenience. It’s a threat...

In almost every discussion about Jamaica’s bauxite-alumina industry, one question dominates: If not bauxite, then what? The question reflects a critical challenge that Jamaica must confront, as the industry, while significant to the economy for the...

To accept the authenticity that “Delano Seiveright, 40, was unanimously elected vice-chairman of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) for North Central St Andrew during a packed meeting of constituency delegates in November 2024, fully endorsed by Karl...

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic disease that affects the blood. Persons inherit a gene from each parent that changes how haemoglobin is made. Haemoglobin is a protein in red cells that gives blood its red colour and delivers oxygen to the...

This past week, Donald Trump became the 47th President of the United States (POTUS). His swearing-in ceremony, on a cold January 20, overshadowed Martin Luther King’s birthday, a national holiday. In the short time since his inauguration, Trump...

Meta’s announcement that it is overhauling its policies on content moderation and fact-checking should alarm everyone who is concerned about freedom of expression. While these moves purport to protect free speech, they strike against it for many...

There is no more critical topic in the health sector than addressing the health workforce crisis globally. While discussions between sending and receiving countries have been taking place bilaterally among various countries, the need for a larger...

The transatlantic slave trade and contemporary black migrations share a common root: systemic racism. The structural alienation currently experienced by black migrants globally is a perpetuation of the injustice and the otherness that provided...

Food trade is not a luxury — it is a must. Over 30 countries would face starvation if the international food trade were to come to a halt. While the risk of food insecurity is severe for less-developed countries that rely upon trade, dependence on...