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Maurice Wilson.
January 16, 2026 by Robert Bailey

Wilson grateful for Jamaica Bickle support

With several developmental track and field meets across the island cancelled due to a lack of financial support, Maurice Wilson, meet coordinator of this year’s 44th staging of the JAAA/Puma Pat…
The National Stadium track.
January 16, 2026 by Raymond Graham

Four meets push development season into high gear

Following last Saturday’s opening track and field meet of the year, the Pure Water/R. Danny Williams Development meet at the Ashenheim Stadium, things will shift into high gear tomorrow with the…
West Indies Under-19 bowler Vitel Lawes celebrates a wicket.
January 16, 2026

West Indies start U19 World Cup with win over Tanzania

WINDHOEK, Namibia (CMC): West Indies Under-19s commenced their bid for a second ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup title by beating Tanzania by five wickets in unconvincing fashion yesterday. Tanzania,…
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January 16, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

Court rules cop unlawfully punished twice over TikTok video

A woman constable who was disciplined after appearing in a viral TikTok video while in uniform has won her case against senior members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The Supreme Court ruled…
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January 16, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

Final arguments expected in Maitland case next week

The prosecution and defence in the murder trial of Constable Noel Maitland are expected to close their cases on Monday after proceedings in the Home Circuit Court were adjourned on Thursday due to the…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness (right) and Opposition Leader Mark Golding share a moment at the 46th Annual National Leadership Prayer Breakfast held at Boulevard Baptist Church in St Andrew on Thursday.
January 16, 2026 by Karen Madden

Garth urges unity as Jamaica rebuilds after Melissa

A call for unity, compassion, and national healing was issued by Reverend Dr Peter Garth during his sermon at the 2026 National Leadership Prayer Breakfast (NLPB), held Thursday morning at Boulevard…
Friday Night Bookish Lyme Founder, Shanique ‘Shanz the Book Fairy’ Sinclair.
January 16, 2026 by Ruth

Book clubs on their favourite reads for 2025 and 2026 picks

As readers refresh their to-be-read lists, we’re looking back at favourites from local book clubs, along with the books and authors whose new releases they’re anticipating in the new year.
‘Heart of Love’, Ras-I’s third studio album, is set for release on May 15 and features reggae and dancehall artistes including Kabaka Pyramid, Govana, Khalia, and Nesta.
January 16, 2026

Ras-I to drop third studio album in May

Reggae singer-songwriter Ras-I has announced his third studio album, Heart of Love, set for worldwide release on May 15. The 13-track album is now available for pre-save on all major digital streaming…
Michael Ennis
January 16, 2026

Is stablecoin the future of money? – Part 1

This article is the first in a two-part feature. Back in the summer of last year, I published a four-part series on Bitcoin in The Gleaner (2/July/25). In that series, I tried to cut through the hype…