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12 Dec, 2025
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A better deal?
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is now obligated to repay the US$150 million Government of Jamaica (GOJ) loan plus another US$200 million loan from other lending agencies. Is it…
12 Dec, 2025
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Health ministry notes downturn in leptospirosis, urges continued vigilance
WESTERN BUREAU: Although the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) reports that leptospirosis cases have begun to decline since mid-November, health minister Dr Christopher Tufton is warning…
12 Dec, 2025
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STATHS, Vauxhall clash for semis spot
With Eltham High already in the ISSA/WATA Manning Cup semifinals, and Calabar High out of contention, the race for the remaining qualifying spot in Group B will be decided today when St Andrew…
12 Dec, 2025
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Kristen Gyles | Identity crisis in Accompong
All across the earth, there are examples of identity crises. A teenager might really not want to be a child, but is still a child. A boy might really not want to be a male, but is still male. A man…
12 Dec, 2025
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5 Questions With Skygrass
The last time The Gleaner caught up with Simon Bowden, better known as Skygrass, was in 2017, when the singer-songwriter was knee-deep in shaping his sound and aiming for the reggae music crown.…
12 Dec, 2025
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Peter Espeut | Celebrating the incarnation
Every time I hear talk of “cancelling Christmas” I cringe. The celebration by Christians of “the Word becoming flesh” cannot be cancelled by governments or shopkeepers. Any talk of “Christmas in…
12 Dec, 2025
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Editorial | Westmoreland after Melissa
Even within the widespread destruction and human misery caused by Hurricane Melissa in western Jamaica, the parish of Westmoreland is a special special case. It is in need of urgent and specific…
12 Dec, 2025
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Artistic points of view
Fashion designer Angella Wilkinson is draped in the Christmas spirit. Two weeks after being tasked by Living to create a holiday wardrobe – with a caveat to steer clear of seasonal colour tropes – the…
12 Dec, 2025
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Readers’ reactions
Quick action by councillor leads to rescue of missing Clarendon girl, man arrested I wonder if it’s so easy for a stranger to walk onto a school compound and take a child that doesn’t belong to him…