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Man in custody after road rage-fuelled assault on nurse
A man is in police custody and an investigation launched into a road rage incident between himself and a nurse, both drivers, on the Mount Airy main road in St Andrew on Tuesday. The Gleaner was told the incident occurred sometime after 7 p.m...
CommentsMount Pleasant hold advantage against MoBay United
ASHLEY ANGUIN Gleaner Writer Mount Pleasant Football Academy claimed the advantage over Montego Bay United FC in their first-leg Jamaica Premier League semi-final football match courtesy of a 1-0 scoreline at Montego Bay Sports Complex in Catherine...
Comments- Donaldson’s mother claims Maitland’s father said they both know the real killer isn’t his son
- Police concerned about prevalence of sexual offences against children
- Cassie forced to read aloud explicit messages with Sean 'Diddy' Combs at his sex trafficking trial
- Labour minister urges persons to be cautious when pursuing overseas job opportunities
- Ground broken for $1.2b Munroe Road to Seaview Avenue pipeline project
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Hours after social media influencer Donna-Lee Donaldson vanished, Constable Noel Maitland reportedly broke down in tears, rambling about his job and taxi drivers in what a close friend described as a shocking and erratic moment. The testimony came...
CommentsJ’can green card holders rushing to secure US citizenship
NEW YORK: As the Trump administration intensifies its immigration enforcement, fear and uncertainty continue to ripple through immigrant communities, prompting a surge of green card holders, including many Jamaicans, to apply for US citizenship in...
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Customs CEO hailed with maritime women’s group honour
Dr Velma Ricketts Walker, CEO and commissioner of the Jamaica Customs Agency, was officially inducted as an Honorary Member of the Women in Maritime Association, Caribbean (WiMAC) during the organisation’s 10th anniversary gala held on Monday at...
CommentsStick to immunisation schedule – Portland health official
Medical Officer of Health for Portland, Dr Sharon Lewis, has issued an appeal for persons to adhere to the immunisation schedule to ensure that they receive the most effective protection against a range of serious diseases. Her call is in...
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Fraser-Pryce praises next generation of athletes Premium
With one of the most decorated careers ever seen in track and field , Jamaican icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has heaped praises on the next generation of athletes, saying that the future of Jamaican athletics is in good hands. Seventeen World...
CommentsAll to play for: Cavalier, Arnett draw 1-1 in first leg of semi-finals
A LATE strike from leading scorer Warner Brown earned Arnett Gardens a 1-1 draw with defending champions Cavalier in the first leg of their Jamaica Premier League semi-final tie at the Montego Bay Sports Complex last night. Cavalier’s Jerome...
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Jamaica’s poultry sector valued at $310b in new study
A new study commissioned by the Caribbean Poultry Association estimates that the sector contributes more than $300 billion to the Jamaica economy, and is in a position to satisfy nearly all of the demand for poultry meat locally. The socio-economic...
CommentsPM wants long term agri-supply contracts to become the norm
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is urging hotel operators to negotiate long-term contracts with farmers who supply them with food produce, saying it would give the farmers security to invest in their operations. “We have to get our hotels to...
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5 Questions with ... Aidonia
As one of dancehall’s most lyrically sharp and stylistically consistent voices, Aidonia has carved out a legacy that’s both distinctive and enduring. With a career spanning 20 years, the deejay, born Sheldon Lawrence, has not only dropped hit after...
Comments'Curly Locks' singer Junior Byles has died
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange has said that the music of Junior Byles, one of Jamaica’s great roots reggae artistes, stood out because of his powerful voice and thought-provoking lyrics and that his death...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Confront violence against women and girls now
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica has long grappled with the horrific realities of domestic abuse, rape, molestation, and femicide. According to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica and the Jamaica Constabulary Force, over 1,400 cases of sexual violence...
CommentsStringent action needed to tackle banking fraud
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Gleaner’s news report dated May 15, titled ‘$400 million fraud, point of sale (POS) emergency scrapped after financial institutions fell victim to scheme’, highlights an important development. Based on how the fraudulent...
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Aid chief defends using ‘genocide’ in Gaza remarks
UNITED NATIONS (AP): The United Nations’ humanitarian chief has defended using the term “genocide” to describe what aid workers are trying to prevent in Gaza, saying the world should not make the same mistakes seen in past violations of...
CommentsTeachers reject government’s latest wage offer
ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC): The Dominica Association of Teachers (DAT) says its members have rejected the latest salary offer from the government and is preparing a new proposal to be submitted to the government’s negotiating team (GNT). DAT president...
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Lisa McIntosh debuts Timeless collection at Spring into Fashion
Jamaican fashion designer Lisa McIntosh, founder of the brand Neahlis, made a triumphant return to the runway with her new collection titled Timeless, marking her first showcase in years. The designer debuted her latest work at the Spring into...
Something Extra | Friday
Aidonia marked 20 years in dancehall with a powerhouse performance at Sabina Park on Saturday in a high-energy concert powered by Courvoisier. With standout sets from Capleton, Ding Dong, Vanessa Bling, Valiant, and more, the star-studded...
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