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Grammy Award-winning artiste Koffee gets into the groove and shares a laugh with attendees at her ‘Ova So’ launch.
09 Sep, 2026 0

Something Extra | Wednesday

From bold prints to pops of colour, fans, friends and industry players brought their own flair to Koffee’s Ova So launch at Wickie Wackie Beach in Bull Bay last Friday. The Grammy-winning reggae…
Sheets of zinc lay on the grounds of Carisbrook Primary and Infant School as repair work continues.
09 Sep, 2026 0

Carisbrook Primary pushes ahead amid construction

WESTERN BUREAU: Students at Carisbrook Primary School in St Elizabeth returned to classes on Monday despite ongoing construction work at the institution, as principal Patrick Malcolm insisted that…
Cast and crew of ‘Speak: Silence Kills’ and ‘Speak: The Aftermath’ pose for a photo during premiere night, celebrating the films’ powerful message of breaking the silence around abuse, mental health and the journey towards healing and restoration
09 Sep, 2026 0

Breaking the silence

What happens when a young boy experiences sexual abuse, remains silent about it and eventually reaches a point of emotional devastation? And what happens to the family after the abuse is finally…
09 Sep, 2026 0

Skin lightening: A reflection of unmet dermatologic need?

The topic of skin bleaching is often discussed as though it were a modern aberration, particularly in Afro-Caribbean societies. Yet, this framing can be intellectually incomplete. Practices aimed at…
Rudolph Speid
09 Sep, 2026 0

Speid set to return as Reggae Boyz head coach

The Gleaner can report that the Jamaica Football Federation has offered to re-appoint Rudolph Speid as national coach of the senior men's team, under a short-term agreement. According to our…
Damion Crawford, MP, Opposition Spokesperson on Education and Early Childhood Development
08 Sep, 2026 0

Damion Crawford | To our beloved children of Jamaica: Train to be champions; maximise your promise, potential and possibilities

This week marks the beginning of a brand-new school year, and as you step into your classrooms across our beautiful island, I want you to know Jamaica is counting on you, and I believe in you. While…
Former Jamaican Prime Minister PJ Patterson
08 Sep, 2026 0

PJ Patterson | Forging a global Africa coalition

On September 7, 2021, Heads of State and Government from Africa, CARICOM, and the Global African Diaspora assembled to strengthen the bonds that bind us together, and identified opportunities to grow…
By removing unnecessary barriers, teachers can help students focus their energy on the learning itself and, in many cases, expect more from them.
08 Sep, 2026 0

Families' interest in their kids' education is falling around the globe as scores drop, test shows

AP – Families' interest in their kids' education is falling in many high-income countries as school systems struggle with plunging test scores, according to newly released results from a…
Voter registration taking place in Haiti. - CMC photo
08 Sep, 2026 0

Over half a million voters registered so far to cast ballots in Haiti elections

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – The Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) says just over half a million voters have been registered across Haiti as preparations continue for the elections to be held in…