Home

Tiler sentenced to life imprisonment on gun-related charges
A St Andrew tiler was sentenced to life imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to firearm related offences in the Corporate Area Gun Court. Charged with possession of prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of ammunition is Shane Boothe of a...
CommentsCricket legends Brian Lara and Viv Richards to help beleaguered West Indies team
Only a day after West Indies endured one of its worst performances in nearly a century of playing test matches, the president of the Caribbean cricket board was looking to the past to improve the future. WICB president Kishore Shallow on Tuesday...
Comments- Thai police arrest woman who allegedly seduced and blackmailed Buddhist monks
- Over 300 more Jamaican farm workers head overseas this week
- Trump to put tariffs of over 10 per cent on smaller nations, including those in Africa and the Caribbean
- Tug of war over Chinese funding for new hospital in The Bahamas
- Judge to rule next week whether cases against UC Rusal will be joined
UJAA celebrates 35 years with Leadership Development Academy series
WASHINGTON, DC: The Union of Jamaican Alumni Associations (USA) Inc (UJAA) is marking its 35th anniversary with a special edition of its Leadership Development Academy (LDA) series, bringing together past and present leaders to celebrate...
CommentsProf Donna Hope new head of Caribbean Studies Association
Professor Donna Hope of The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Mona, was recently installed as president of the Caribbean Studies Association (CSA) at its annual conference held in Simpson Bay, St Martin. Professor Hope, a distinguished and...
Comments
BIG MONEY LINE-UP
WITH FOUR more preliminary rounds of Diamond League events to go before the grand finals in Zurich, Switzerland, from August 27–28, seventeen Jamaicans — led by triple jumpers Shanieka Ricketts and Jordan Scott — are in strong positions to qualify...
CommentsJWPL rebrand a success, says chairwoman
WITH THE current Jamaica Women’s Premier League (JWPL) nearing its finale, Christina Hudson, chair of Professional Women’s Football Jamaica Limited (PWFJL), declared their first season in operation a success. The JWPL underwent a rebrand at the...
CommentsKingston Wharves acquires large stake in Cargo Handlers
Port operator Kingston Wharves Limited has acquired a substantial stake in port services company Cargo Handlers Limited, CHL, and has an option to purchase additional shares, but says its future plans don’t include a takeover of the Montego Bay-...
Comments
Global Fête aims to turn up the heat at Sumfest
Reggae Sumfest’s Global Fête is setting the stage for an explosive night of music, culture, and lyrical warfare on Thursday at the Catherine Hall stadium grounds. A reimagining of the festival’s Global Sound Clash, the event promises not only...
Comments‘It never gets old to me’ – Sheryl Lee Ralph reacts to fourth Emmy nomination
A visibly elated Sheryl Lee Ralph took to Instagram on Tuesday to celebrate her fourth consecutive Emmy nomination for her role in Abbott Elementary. “It never gets old to me,” Ralph shared in a Reel posted shortly after the nominations were...
CommentsLetter of the Day | West Indies cricket is in crisis
THE EDITOR, Madam: Several weeks ago, I authored an editorial titled ‘Deep-rooted issues in WI cricket need to be addressed’ ( The Gleaner, May 5, 2025). In it, I highlighted long-standing structural deficiencies that have contributed to the...
CommentsA call for urgent constitutional reform
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica faces an escalating governance crisis marked by a concerning pattern of actions from the prime minister and his administration that undermine transparency, accountability, and the rule of law. These incidents point to...
Comments
Thousands of Afghans brought to Britain in secrecy after data leak
LONDON (AP): Thousands of Afghans, including many who worked with British forces, have been secretly resettled in the UK after a leak of data on their identities raised fears that the Taliban could target them, the British government revealed on...
CommentsPolice arrest woman who seduced, blackmailed monks
BANGKOK (AP): Police in Thailand arrested a woman Tuesday who allegedly enticed a string of Buddhist monks into sexual relationships and then pressured them into making large payments to cover up their intimacy. The possible violation of the...
Comments
Tricuspid regurgitation: The silent heart threat now meets with breakthrough solutions
AS HEART valve disease continues to impact an ageing population, new solutions are emerging to address tricuspid regurgitation (TR) — a state increasingly recognised for its potential life-threatening condition. Often silent in its early stages, TR...
CommentsBikram yoga – Fitness and wellness to change your life
DO YOU want to feel more alive when you are practising yoga? Do you like your yoga hot! Hot yoga is the practice of performing yoga poses in a warm room, encouraging practitioners to sweat out negative emotions and push themselves harder during the...
Comments
Something Extra | Wednesday
Trendzy by Ackeilia’s Coconut Runway Show made a splash in St Andrew over the weekend, where fashion met festivity in a celebration of all things summer. The event unveiled a sizzling lineup of swim and resortwear, plus an athleisure drop with Body...
Coconut Trendzy x Body by WATO drops summer-ready athleisure
Just in time for a summer of movement and mindful living, the debut of the Coconut Trendzy x Body by WATO athleisure collection brought fresh, stylish energy to Jamaica’s fitness scene. Launched at the Coconut Runway Show in St Andrew, the...
Editorial | Managing disasters better
Elizabeth Morgan | A launchpad for action?