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Firefighters cry as they attend a memorial march in Crans-Montana, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, to honour victims of devastating fire in Le Constellation bar.
January 5, 2026

Hundreds march in silence to honour victims of bar fire that left 40 dead

CRANS-MONTANA (AP) Hundreds marched in silence Sunday to honour the victims of the New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in the Swiss Alpine resort of Crans-Montana, which left 40 dead and many severely…
Letters
January 5, 2026

Consider targeted approach to church assistance

THE EDITOR, Madam: The Government’s announcement of a J$75 million allocation to churches for hurricane recovery has generated considerable public debate. Many people are arguing that churches, as…
Letters
January 5, 2026

Barbados calls to us

THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to Tony Deyal’s column about Barbados in The Gleaner. It was genuinely exciting to revisit the country through his words. Having visited Barbados…
Priscilla Duhaney.
January 5, 2026

Hear the Children’s Cry want voice in talks on decriminalising sex between minors

Priscilla Duhaney, attorney and spokesperson for Hear the Children’s Cry, is expressing hope that the child-rights advocacy group will be invited to Parliament to air its opposition to proposals that…
From left: Mark Smith, immediate past president of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA); Mark Malabver, president of the JTA; and Evelyn Tugwell, retired JTA western regional officer, cut the ribbon to reopen the JTA’s Western Regional Office in Mon
January 5, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

‘If not now, when?’

WESTERN BUREAU: President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Mark Malabver says the long-running dispute over teachers’ salaries and conditions of service is not simply an industrial issue but…
Frank James, group CEO of GraceKennedy Limited.
January 5, 2026

GraceKennedy Foundation defers Birthright Programme to 2027

The GraceKennedy Foundation Birthright Programme will not take place this year with GraceKennedy instead placing its focus on supporting Jamaica’s national recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane…
Mayor Andrew Swaby (second right) plays a game of dominoes with (from left) Beverley Cargill, Cavan Gooden and Esmerilda Graham inside the St. William Grant Park in Kingston on January 1, 2025.
January 5, 2026 by Lester Hinds

Kingston mayor continues push to rehabilitate, reintegrate the homeless

As Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby continues his push to rehabilitate and reintegrate the city’s homeless population, some 200 people were on New Year’s Day fêted at St William Grant Park. Individuals…
Above: Business Owner Gabrielle Suglam wears a two-tone draped maxi dress from House of CB.
January 5, 2026

Something Extra | Monday

Guests raised a toast to new beginnings as Frenchmen Climax swung into action at Caymanas Golf Club. This flagship event teed off the island’s social calendar, blending premium indulgence and spirits…
Racing United’s Heron Headman (left) and Kenley Deacon of Waterhouse battle for the ball during Monday’s Jamaica Premier League match at Ferdi Neita Park. The game ended in a 0-0 draw.
January 5, 2026 by Livingston Scott

Racing drop to second after 0-0 draw at Ferdi Neita

Racing United lost their place at the top of the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) after playing to their third successive draw, following a 0-0 result against Waterhouse at Ferdi Neita Park yesterday. In…