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January 23, 2026
Need for more special education teachers
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is a lack of trained special education teachers Jamaica’s education system, which is one area that needs urgent attention.
January 23, 2026
What future awaits students who can’t read or count?
THE EDITOR Madam: In late 2021, the findings of the Orlando Patterson-led Jamaica Education Transformation Commission were formally presented to the Government of Jamaica. The report provided a…
January 23, 2026
‘Sinners’ sets Oscar nominations record
AP: Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic, Sinners, led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.
January 23, 2026
UTech valedictorian finds fulfilling path in dentistry
For Abigayle Edgar, graduating with first class honours in the Doctor of Medical Dentistry programme at the University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica – and being named one of three valedictorians for…
January 23, 2026
Editorial | CARICOM and Carney
Mark Carney’s speech in Davos on Tuesday should be required reading – or listening – for all heads of government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). While Mr Carney, Canada’s prime minister, didn’t…
January 23, 2026
Letter of the Day | Please glance at the Caribbean elephant in the room
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to The Gleaner editorial of Saturday, January 17, titled, ‘Prioritise earthquake readiness’, which deserves hearty commendation. In lucid terms, it…
January 23, 2026
New look for Border vendors
J. Wray & Nephew Ltd said it has provided $10 million to revitalise stalls at Border, the popular roadside eatery at Scotts Cove in St Elizabeth, following the destruction caused by Melissa in…
January 23, 2026
by Damian Levy
Omaall Wright wins big at FIWI Short Film Competition
The fifth annual JCDC FIWI Short Film Competition took place last Tuesday evening, with the finalists and their supporters all in attendance awaiting the results. The air was thick with anticipation…
January 22, 2026
Chaotic crowd forces halt of Solidarity Programme registration in Darliston, Westmoreland
Today’s registration exercise in Westmoreland for the Government’s Solidarity Programme, which aims to provide a one-time $20,000 grant, was brought to an abrupt end due to chaotic scenes caused by a…