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Sonya Binns-Lawrence, Jamaica’s top female blood donor, gives blood during her birthday blood drive, held on the grounds of Kencot Seventh-day Adventist Church in Kingston yesterday.
February 16, 2026 by Edmond Campbell

‘I gave them all away’

If donating a pint of blood can save the lives of three persons, then Sonya Binns-Lawrence, the country’s leading blood donor, is just 10 shy of perhaps saving the lives of 400 of her fellow…
Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (second left), Jamaica’s ambassador to the United States and permanent representative to the Organization of American States, discusses security cooperation, counterterrorism, cybersecurity and drug abuse preventio
February 16, 2026

Jamaica-OAS cooperation on security, drug control spotlights high-level dialogue

Security and drug control collaboration between Jamaica and the Organization of American States (OAS) took the spotlight at a high-level dialogue in Washington, DC, hosted at the Permanent Mission of…
The home page of The Gleaner’s new-look website.
February 16, 2026

Gleaner rolls out new-look website

The Gleaner has unveiled a new-look website aimed at boosting the online experience of both readers and advertisers. With February 16, 2026 marking the 29th anniversary of the newspaper first going…
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February 16, 2026

Shemar Bryan | AI is under fire, and why Jamaicans should care

IIn this November 2025 photo, Joel Wynter, who is suffering from sickle-cell disease, is being tended to by his mother under a makeshift shelter after their house was damaged by Hurricane Melissa.
February 16, 2026

Lesley King | Pain as a silent epidemic

Pain may be considered a silent epidemic. One in five people worldwide suffers from chronic pain. Pain is subjective and all-encompassing, only he who feels it truly knows it. To the observer, doubt…
February 16, 2026

Jamaica Coalition for Tobacco Control applauds increase in tobacco taxes

The Jamaica Coalition for Tobacco Control (JCTC) has welcomed the newly announced increase in the special consumption tax (SCT) on cigarettes. Effective May 1, the SCT charged per cigarette will rise…
Portrait of Woman Constable Pamella Johnston being unveiled by sister Denise Johnston.
February 16, 2026 by Curtis Myrie

From pain to purpose

Born out of an ever-increasing need for emotional and mental healing from gun crimes, the mission of the Pamella’s Sunrise Foundation is to close these deeply inflicted psychosocial wounds, by taking…
Law ministers of the member states pose for a photo at the Commonwealth Law Ministers meeting in Fiji.
February 16, 2026

Jamaica adopts Commonwealth Nadi Declaration to strengthen democracy and rule of law

Commonwealth law ministers, including Jamaican Justice Minister Delroy Chuck, adopted the Nadi Declaration to strengthen democracy and the rule of law in the face of mounting global pressures. The…
February 16, 2026 by Janet Silvera

Church alliance urges caution as casino regulations advance

WESTERN BUREAU: A coalition of church leaders is urging lawmakers to proceed cautiously as Parliament advances the Casino Gaming (General) Regulations, 2025, warning that Jamaica must be fully…