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Candidates urged to respect political paraphernalia amid claims of defacement
All prospective Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidates for the upcoming general elections have been instructed that they should not seek to destroy or damage political paraphernalia of their opponents, a top JLP official has disclosed. The main...
CommentsTwo Spanish Town men charged for murder of contractor Humphrey Brown
The two men taken into custody in connection with the death of contractor Humphrey Brown, who was reported missing and later found buried in a shallow grave last week, were formally charged this afternoon. Leonardo Swaby and Nathan Williams, both...
Comments- Westmoreland health team going into communities to provide back-to-school health checks
- Labour and Social Security Ministry launches app to assist persons with disabilities
- Man charged with creating public mischief and larceny of motor vehicle
- St Kitts and Nevis foreign minister urges unified regional trade strategy
- Track and field sets September 1 deadline for female eligibility gene tests ahead of worlds in Tokyo
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In a high-level security operation on Tuesday morning in Florence Hill, St Andrew – in which a police constable believed to be involved in gun trafficking was nabbed – even members of the police team were not fully informed in advance. The...
CommentsJPS office closures short circuit public trust
The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has admitted that closing 10 of its offices between 2020 and 2021 created a “trust deficit” with customers. This admission follows an impact assessment study commissioned by the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR...
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Witness identifies Maitland as car wash visitor in photograph
A worker at a car wash, where Constable Noel Maitland had reportedly taken his sofa to be washed, yesterday identified him in a photograph as the man whom she called ‘Brown Man’ who came to the car wash with the furniture. “I see di man wey bring...
CommentsOlaudah Equiano’s interesting life
ABOUT 1768, Olaudah Equiano returned from America to Britain, where his very interesting life continued to unfold. He went back to work on the sea, travelling sometimes as a helper on deck. In 1773, he travelled on the Royal Navy ship HMS Racehorse...
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ABRUPT END
ARNETT GARDENS’ quest to defend their Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Club Shield title came to an abrupt end yesterday when they were defeated 4-1 by AC Port of Spain in their final group stage match at the Hasely Crawford Stadium. A brace from...
CommentsSunshine Girls to renew rivalry with Vitality Roses
NETBALL JAMAICA today announced the dates of the 2025 edition of the Horizon Series, the second staging of a series between the Sunshine Girls and England’s Vitality Roses. The series, earmarked for four years, has the unique feature of being...
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Seprod looking to extract more synergies from workforce
Manufacturing and distribution company Seprod Limited is looking to extract maximum benefit from its acquisition programme over the last two years. Reporting to shareholders on Monday, CEO Richard Pandohie said since the company’s last annual...
CommentsJAMCOPY to increase royalty payouts
Jamaican Copyright Licensing Agency, known as JAMCOPY, paid out $30.3 million in royalties at the end of last year to more than 900 rightsholders whose works appeared in print, the organisation reported at its annual general meeting. JAMCOPY...
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Lloyd Parks grateful as he celebrates 50 years in music
We The People Band leader Lloyd Parks is celebrating 50 remarkable years in the Jamaican music industry. In recognition of this milestone and his outstanding career, the veteran bassist was honoured at Reggae Sumfest 2025. Renowned for his...
Comments‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ – A fantastic feat
After 10 years of dormancy following the travesty that was 2015’s Fantastic Four, a new cast and a new universe have emerged. Before the story even begins, The Fantastic Four: First Steps establishes itself in Earth 828, giving the audience a clue...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Who is speaking on behalf of the people?
THE EDITOR, Madam: As we approach the commemorations of Emancipation and Independence, it is difficult not to reflect on the stark contrast between the ideals these celebrations represent and the lived experiences of many Jamaicans today. Despite...
CommentsOur votes matter. Silence changes nothing
THE EDITOR, Madam: On June 19 and July 22, 2025, The Gleaner published letters I wrote about my family’s experience at The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI). I acknowledged the quality of care provided by health professionals but...
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UK gives Israel ultimatum
LONDON (AP): The UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza, allows the UN to bring in aid and takes other steps towards long-term peace, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday. Starmer, who...
CommentsLawyer announces his nomination to contest presidential election
PORT-AU-PRINCE (CMC): Less than 48 hours after he was prevented from boarding a flight to the United States, lawyer André Michel has announced his candidature for the presidential election in Haiti. “I am announcing my presidential ambitions for...
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How to sleep like a baby
WHEN PEOPLE talk about sleeping like a baby, they usually mean that they slept deeply and soundly. Sleep is such an integrated part of our lives, yet we tend to not give it much thought. To improve sleep, prioritise your exposure to bright light,...
CommentsKiwanis International, Chain of Hope unite to save lives
FOUR-YEAR-OLD Allicia Samuels is a vivacious and playful child. The second of two children for Omar Samuels and Nadine Kelsey, her world has changed dramatically over the last year. In 2024, she suffered a seizure and was taken to the doctor in her...
CommentsFrano Fitness hosts beach sports day for clients
When it came to the showdown between the Red Dragons and the Blue Blazers, it was a clash of grit, speed and team spirit. One team blazed ahead to claim victory, but the real triumph was the nostalgia and wellness-fuelled fun behind this adult...
Something Extra | Tuesday
Speed met style on Sunday as Heineken transformed the Mercedes-Benz showroom in Kingston into a luxe Paddock Club experience. Merging Formula 1 adrenaline with fashion, the breakfast affair drew a chic crowd of socialites, digital creators, and...
Editorial | CWI’s honour to Wehby
Elizabeth Morgan | Climate change, an ICJ opinion, and reparation claims – is this realistic?