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Golden hour, a warm embrace of Jamaica in a glass where rich sorrel, ripe strawberries, and a whisper of basil meet bold whiskey.
December 9, 2025 by Nyoka Manning

Lady Bee Mixology rings in fall with seasonal flair, soulful sips

As the island eases into autumn, Lady Bee Mixology welcomes the season with its Autumn Menu – a collection of artfully crafted cocktails that reflect Jamaica’s crisp energy and cosy charm. Launched in…
The Grantham water catchment, before (at left) and after (right) the EFJ project.
December 9, 2025

Earth Today | Every drop counts

FOR YEARS, the deep rural community of Grantham in Clarendon has grappled with water worries – from broken pipes to ageing infrastructure, and a failing tank, coupled with long droughts that have left…
December 9, 2025

Netflix blames tax dispute in Brazil for rare quarterly earnings letdown

Netflix missed the earnings target set by stock market analysts during the video streamer’s latest quarter, a letdown that the company blamed on a tax dispute in Brazil. The results announced Tuesday…
Letters
December 9, 2025

The times they are a-changin

The Editor, MADAM: When US songwriter Bob Dylan wrote The Times They Are A-Changin in 1964, he must have had a peek into Jamaica 2025. Back when he penned those lyrics in the 1960s, little girls in…
Mariah Carey
December 9, 2025

MusiCares names Mariah Carey 2026 Person of the Year

NEW YORK (AP): MusiCares, an organisation that helps music professionals who need financial, personal or medical assistance, will honour Mariah Carey as its 2026 Person of the Year. The organisation…
Letters
December 9, 2025

Mr Brown’s ordeal a mirror held up to the cracks in justice system

THE EDITOR, Madam: Perhaps times have changed, and most police stations today are equipped with cameras so that ordeals like this no longer occur. This incident cannot simply be described as…
Letters
December 9, 2025

Letter of the Day | Celebrate unsung heroes in cancer fight

THE EDITOR, Madam: As we observe Cancer Awareness Month, it is important to honour not only those bravely battling cancer but also the families, friends, and support groups who stand beside them each…
Letters
December 9, 2025

No grounds to trigger rerun of poll in St Andrew West Central

THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the article, ‘Judicial review of decision not to void poll in PM’s seat set for November 18’, published in The Gleaner on October 21. “Section 37 of…
I-Wayne performing his single ‘Lava Ground’.
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

‘This entire journey has been a beauty for me’

Thousands of fans, friends, and peers of reggae-dancehall entertainer Sizzla Kalonji settled into Sabina Park on Sunday for an intense celebration of his 30-year journey in the music business. The man…