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December 9, 2025
Editorial | Whither the drainage plan?
The flooding and traffic gridlock caused by the thunderstorm over the capital on Friday starkly reminded us of the drainage problem faced by Jamaica’s cities and towns, and raised questions about the…
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | Congrats to Ja’s athletes at the World Championships
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) extends heartfelt congratulations to our athletes who have once again carried the black, green, and gold to the global stage with…
December 9, 2025
The incoming DPP has good examples to follow
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Public Service Commission will soon, we hope, announce the appointment of a director of public prosecutions.
December 9, 2025
by O’brian Wynter
Kymani Kirby dedicates bodybuilding win to late mom
When 25-year-old Kymani Kirby took the stage at the 2025 Mayberry/JABBFA National Senior Championships last Saturday night, he displayed more than just muscle and determination. There was love, grief,…
December 9, 2025
Are more foreign soldiers likely to do any better for Haiti?
THE EDITOR, Madam: My letter on Haiti to The Gleaner (September 15) was submitted on the 12th, before the article by Sir Ron Sanders (September 13) emerged. His interest, differing from mine, was on…
December 9, 2025
16,000 Jamaicans now registered under govt’s Social Pension Programme
A total of 16,000 persons are currently registered under the Government’s Social Pension Programme. Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Audrey Deer-Williams, made…
December 9, 2025
Oliver Samuels to launch global foundation on his birthday
Internationally celebrated actor and cultural icon, Oliver Samuels, is looking forward to the launch of his non-profit organisation which is committed to advancing access to post-secondary education…
December 9, 2025
Month-long tributes keep Miss Lou’s cultural legacy alive
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) spearheaded more than a dozen tributes across the island this September to salute the Honourable Louise Bennett-Coverley, affectionately known as…
December 9, 2025
Loaded M16 rifle seized in Portsmouth in Portmore, man on the run
Lawmen assigned to the St Catherine South Police Division on Monday seized an M16 rifle with a magazine containing seven 5.56 rounds of ammunition during an operation on Western Parade in the…