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Jamaica Under-17’s Kelvin D Brown (left) celebrates after scoring a goal against Aruba with teammates Jude Royes (centre) and Jaheem Bennett during their Concacaf U17 Qualifier at the Costa Rica Football Federation field on Friday, February 6.
February 14, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

Kelvin Brown eyes the world stage

With five goals in three games during Jamaica’s run at the Concacaf Men’s U17 Championship, Kelvin Brown has been in terrific form and is confident his drive can take him to the highest level of…
An executive member of the Kiwanis Club of Linstead addresses students at the college fair.
February 14, 2026

Kiwanis Club of Linstead hosts first college fair

Students from across St Catherine recently gathered at Dinthill Technical High School for a college fair organised by the Kiwanis Club of Linstead, the first event of its kind hosted by the chapter.…
Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore
February 14, 2026

Funeral, musical tribute for Cat Coore set for February 19–20

The funeral service for legendary musician Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore will be held at The University Chapel at The University of the West Indies next Thursday, February 19, the Ministry of Culture, Gender,…
(From left): Jaxen Mitchell, Jacob Wong and Gia Whyms-Stone, members of Reach Academy robotics team, assembling a robot that won gold in the World Robotics Competition in 2024.
February 14, 2026

Editorial | Opening doors for girls in science and technology

In Jamaica, girls, as they do almost every sphere of education, outperform boys in maths and science in primary and high school. By age 15 – according to the OECD’s Programme for International…
Roots reggae artiste Yeza strikes a pose for our camera at the Lost In Time media launch on February 5.
February 14, 2026 by Kenrick Morgan

Yeza ready to bring ‘rude girl roots’ to Lost In Time

Rising roots reggae artiste Yeza says she was surprised to be invited to perform at this year’s Lost In Time Festival. As a recording artiste still establishing herself in the reggae scene, she hadn’t…
Director of Operations Jonathan Buchanan smiles as he discusses the brand’s expansive offerings developed over the years.
February 14, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

GoodHeart | Black Angel Foundation still honouring Joseph Buchanan with music scholarships

Valentine’s Day is special on a sombre note for the family of the late Joseph ‘Black Angel’ Buchanan. However, they have added an element of philanthropy to the day, which has served to light a flame…
Africka Stephens
February 14, 2026

Africka Stephens | When will unchecked power in our schools be addressed

Recent reports, from a primary school in Spanish Town, St Catherine, where students’ jackets were reportedly confiscated by school administrators during a cold weather front, have ignited public…
Letters
February 14, 2026

Rising costs and tax pressures stretching families to the limit

THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing in strong support of The Gleaner letter to the editor highlighting the growing strain that rising taxation and the overall cost of living are placing on ordinary…
Letters
February 14, 2026

Letter of the Day | Improve healthcare and make it patient-centric

THE EDITOR, Madam: Too many of our public hospitals require patients to endure conditions that quietly erode dignity, safety and trust in the very system meant to protect life. The Ministry of Health…