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March 21, 2026
Something Extra | Saturday
The Jamaica Football Federation brought the party home with the launch of the Jamaica 26 x Bob Marley Kit, produced in partnership with Adidas. Under the slogan “Inspired by culture, designed for…
March 21, 2026
Ronald Sanders | War in Iran, pain in the Caribbean
The war in Iran is already at Caribbean doors. The attacks in Iran and the Gulf are being justified by some on the grounds that Iran’s record on terrorism, nuclear ambition, and regional meddling…
March 21, 2026
Tony Deyal | Wise words, cracks and tricks of the trades
When I reached 80, I was still laughing and joking. My colleagues and even a few neighbours were upset. They made jokes about my being over the hill. One said, “Tony boy, I know that you can still…
March 21, 2026
by Neil Armstrong
Jamaican founder of iconic restaurant in Toronto has died
Edward John Pottinger, popularly known as Ed Pottinger, the co-owner of the iconic The Real Jerk restaurant in Toronto – a cultural institution in the community – died recently, and is being…
March 21, 2026
Clarifying the role of One Road Authority
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Gleaner’s editorial on the One Road Authority, presents the choice that Jamaica must somehow choose between more money for roads and better governance of the road network. …
March 20, 2026
Cuba refuses to let US Embassy in Havana import diesel for its generators
(AP) — The Cuban government has refused a request by the United States Embassy in Havana to allow it to import diesel for its generators while the Trump administration continues to impose a fuel…
March 20, 2026
Driver cites medical issue in crash that killed woman in Spanish Town
A lawyer representing a taxi operator told a court on Friday that a medical episode was behind a crash that left a pedestrian dead in Spanish Town, St Catherine, on Saturday. The disclosure was made…
March 20, 2026
Police launch patrols in Trelawny to combat yam theft
Police are stepping up patrols in southern Trelawny to curb a surge in yam thefts, following reports from farmers that thieves are targeting their yam heads and selling them in Manchester markets. …
March 20, 2026
Police: St Andrew break-in suspect nabbed following Russell Heights home invasion
A man wanted for alleged housebreaking was arrested Friday after being caught on a security camera inside a Russell Heights home, the St Andrew police say. On March 12, the St Andrew North police…