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December 19, 2025
Rethinking the education process for today’s children
THE EDITOR, Madam: I read with great interest the absorbing article by Ruthlyn James in The Gleaner of Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in which she defined what student engagement assistants should be…
December 19, 2025
by Edmond Campbell
Union leaders applaud move to make IDT awards digitally accessible
A prominent trade union leader has welcomed a recent move by the Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) to publish its awards and related industrial relations resources on its website, describing the…
December 19, 2025
Something Extra | Friday
The Kingston College Chapel Choir brought festive cheer with its annual Christmas concert, held last Sunday under the theme Tidings of Comfort and Joy, at the historic St Augustine Chapel. Under…
December 19, 2025
by Janet Silvera
New German tour operator sees opportunity in Jamaica’s recovery
WESTERN BUREAU: Just days after Hurricane Melissa battered Jamaica’s tourism sector, German tour operator Alltours made an unexpected decision: to launch Jamaica anyway, insisting that pulling back…
December 19, 2025
by Karen Madden
Solidarity across borders
When Hurricane Melissa slammed into Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, devastating western sections of the island, it unleashed not only destruction but a powerful surge of global solidarity. Within hours…
December 18, 2025
JCF hails forensic work after 30-year sentence in Jean-Pierre Rhone murder
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has welcomed the 30-year prison sentence handed down to the man who murdered businessman Jean-Pierre Rhone, praising the investigative and forensic work that…
December 19, 2025
by Livingston Scott
Jamaica's 'Hellrazor' Frazer fights Kalunga for vacant titles tonight
Jamaican super welterweight boxer Joshua 'Hellrazor' Frazer puts his 13-0 record on the line tonight when he squares off against Mponda Kalunga in the main event on a fight card at the…
December 18, 2025
BOJ flags higher inflation risk after Hurricane Melissa, maintains 5.75% rate
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has held its policy interest rate at 5.75 per cent, citing heightened inflation risks stemming from the more severe-than-expected economic impact of Hurricane Melissa. The…
December 19, 2025
Mobile skate tour for downtown Kingston this weekend
The Jamaica Skate Culture Foundation (JSC) officially launches the Jamaican Skate Tour with a three-day kickoff event in downtown Kingston, from today until Sunday. The event begins at 10 a.m. on …