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December 9, 2025
by Mickalia Kington
Remembering a fighter
Western Bureau: When Dorothy Satchwell spoke with The Gleaner Thursday evening, at the Faith Gifford Breast Cancer Symposium, she couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed by the turnout. “The support for…
December 9, 2025
by Yasmine Peru
Wherever I go, Jamaica always on my mind
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul is continuing his Asian sojourn, which began in Singapore earlier this year and now takes him to exotic destinations such as Malaysia, Bali, and Thailand this month.…
December 9, 2025
Census data will better guide gov’t in addressing housing needs – PM
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says data from Jamaica’s 2022 Population and Housing Census will help the Government determine the true scope of the country’s social housing needs and the resources…
December 9, 2025
Putin expected to meet Trump in Hungary despite ICC arrest warrant
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP): Vladimir Putin is expected to travel to Hungary soon for talks with United States President Donald Trump on ending the war in Ukraine – despite the Russian leader facing…
December 9, 2025
Why Sarkozy will serve time despite appeal
PARIS (AP): The date for Nicolas Sarkozy’s imprisonment will be set Monday, after the former French president was sentenced to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy in a scheme to finance his…
December 9, 2025
UDC urges caution while visiting beaches and other attractions over holiday weekend
As Jamaicans prepare to celebrate the upcoming Heroes’ Day holiday, the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) is appealing to the public to put safety first as they travel and enjoy the island’s…
December 9, 2025
by Olivia Brown
Modernise agriculture or miss economic opportunities, JAS exec warns
President of the Clarendon Association of Branch Societies, Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Andre Anderson, has issued a call for Jamaicans to move beyond talk and take decisive and coordinated…
December 9, 2025
Prince Andrew says he's giving up his Duke of York title as Epstein allegations refuse to fade
LONDON (AP) — Prince Andrew said Friday he is giving up his royal title of the Duke of York and other honours after his friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein returned to the headlines. The…
December 9, 2025
Iowa superintendent detained by ICE falsely claimed he was a US citizen, indictment says
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The former superintendent of Iowa's largest school district has been indicted by a federal grand jury after authorities said he falsely claimed to be a US citizen who was…