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December 9, 2025

Editorial | Extend personal income tax debate

With the general election concluded with another victory for the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), the Holness administration should extend with itself the debate about income tax policy it had with the…
Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon makes a strong statement in a black velvet midi dress with a tasselled hem, pairing the look with emerald accents.
December 9, 2025

Something Extra | Thursday

Dr Andrew Holness was sworn in on the lawns of King’s House as prime minister of Jamaica on Tuesday. Against the stately backdrop, the guest list featured an impressive cross-section of Jamaica’s…
Christopher Corbin.
December 9, 2025 by Christopher Corbin

Reclaiming our coasts from pollution

SEPTEMBER IS a month when significant global observances capture our attention on the vital ecosystems that sustain us – from celebrating the pristine beaches of Punta Caña in the Dominican Republic…
Letters
December 9, 2025

Letter of the Day | Rum, salt and blessings

THE EDITOR: Madam: Two events, occurring at different times, caused unease among Christians in Jamaica. On November 17, 2013, The Gleaner reported that Rev Marjorie Lewis used salt to bless offices…
The date was communicated to officers of the party in a communique from the PNP secretariat.
December 9, 2025

PNP skipping public session of its annual conference

The opposition People's National Party (PNP) is forgoing the public session of its annual conference following its defeat at the September 3 polls. However, it has scheduled its private session…
Letters
December 9, 2025

Jamaica can do it

THE EDITOR, Madam: I was taken aback in gratitude two years ago when the US rating agency Standard & Poor (S & P) gave Jamaica a BB-, with a stable outlook. This was indeed the highest-ever…
Tajay Gayle
December 9, 2025

Tajay Gayle cops silver in men’s long jump

Tajay Gayle earned Jamaica’s sixth medal at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships as he claimed the silver medal in a season’s best 8.34 metres. Gayle enjoyed a strong series with four of his six…
Roshawn Clarke (centre) competes in the men's 400m hurdles race at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships.
December 9, 2025

Roshawn Clarke, Malik James-King out at 400m hurdles semis

Jamaica will be without a competitor in the finals of the men’s 400-metre hurdles as Roshawn Clarke and Malik James-King both failed to advance from the semifinals at the Tokyo World Athletics…
Shiann Salmon (second from left) finished behind American Anna Cockrell.
December 9, 2025

Shiann Salmon advances, Andrenette Knight out of 400m hurdles finals

Shiann Salmon will be Jamaica’s only competitor in the women’s 400-metre hurdles final at the World Athletics Championships as she successfully navigated the semifinal round. Salmon advanced from…