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Paula Llewellyn, former director of public prosecutions, delivers the keynote address to the new teachers.
January 23, 2026

New teachers warned against AI over-reliance in classrooms

The Teachers’ Colleges of Jamaica (TCJ) and The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, marked the presentation of graduates with a pointed message for the country’s newest educators: artificial…
Some of the participants in the Girls Becoming Mentoring Programme with their mentors.
January 23, 2026 by Paul H. Williams

Portland ‘Girls Becoming’ their best through mentorship

Ingrid Stewart Boivin grew up in Drapers, Portland, attended Titchfield High School in Port Antonio and later Shortwood Teachers’ College in St Andrew. After migrating, she returned to Jamaica…
Letters
January 23, 2026

Need for more special education teachers

THE EDITOR, Madam: There is a lack of trained special education teachers Jamaica’s education system, which is one area that needs urgent attention.
Letters
January 23, 2026

What future awaits students who can’t read or count?

THE EDITOR Madam: In late 2021, the findings of the Orlando Patterson-led Jamaica Education Transformation Commission were formally presented to the Government of Jamaica. The report provided a…
Michael B. Jordan accepts the icon award for his roles in ‘Sinners’ during the 37th Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards on January 3, at Palm Springs Convention Center, Calif.
January 23, 2026

‘Sinners’ sets Oscar nominations record

AP: Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic, Sinners, led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.
Abigayle Edgar, one of three University of Technology valedictorians.
January 23, 2026

UTech valedictorian finds fulfilling path in dentistry

For Abigayle Edgar, graduating with first class honours in the Doctor of Medical Dentistry programme at the University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica – and being named one of three valedictorians for…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
January 23, 2026

Editorial | CARICOM and Carney

Mark Carney’s speech in Davos on Tuesday should be required reading – or listening – for all heads of government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). While Mr Carney, Canada’s prime minister, didn’t…
Letters
January 23, 2026

Letter of the Day | Please glance at the Caribbean elephant in the room

THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to The Gleaner editorial of Saturday, January 17, titled, ‘Prioritise earthquake readiness’, which deserves hearty commendation. In lucid terms, it…
Derron ‘Andy’ Ledgister beams from his newly renovated and rebranded shop at Border.
January 23, 2026

New look for Border vendors

J. Wray & Nephew Ltd said it has provided $10 million to revitalise stalls at Border, the popular roadside eatery at Scotts Cove in St Elizabeth, following the destruction caused by Melissa in…