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December 16, 2025
Letter of the Day | Impose severe penalties for vandalising utility infrastructure
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the wake of the recent hurricane, many Jamaicans remain without electricity, including in communities that were not heavily damaged by the storm itself. While the Jamaica Public…
December 16, 2025
Skengdon, Stowe celebrate ‘40th Anniversary of Digital Dancehall’
Businessman and producer Kenneth ‘Skengdon’ Black has teamed up with entertainment consultant Maxine Stowe for the re-release of the Skengdon label catalogue with several key singles to mark what they…
December 16, 2025
Immigration Corner | Do Canadian citizens need a visa to visit the UK?
Dear Miss Powell, I read your articles in The Gleaner online all the time. My question is a little different from most, but I hope you can help me. I was born in Jamaica but I’m now a Canadian…
December 16, 2025
by Krysta Anderson
Loving Lintons
As mere strangers, Carsia James and Kashekee Linton made their first connection on Instagram. Their conversations and virtual interactions were so great that they decided to meet in person a few weeks…
December 15, 2025
Small plane crashes in central Mexico, killing at least seven people, official says
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A small plane crashed in central Mexico while trying to make an emergency landing Monday, killing at least seven people, Mexico State Civil Protection Coordinator Adrián Hernández…
December 15, 2025
JDF, JCF contingent deployed to Haiti to support fight against gangs
A 25-member contingent comprising personnel from the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been deployed to Haiti to support the Gang Suppression Force (GSF). This…
December 15, 2025
BITU raises alarm as Hyatt extends closure of hotels in Jamaica to late 2026
The Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) has raised serious concerns after Hyatt Hotels Corporation extended the closure of several Jamaica-based, Hyatt-affiliated properties until November 2026,…
December 15, 2025
PM hosts Christmas treat for children in Middle Quarters
Prime Minister Dr Most Andrew Holness on Saturday, December 13 spent a memorable day with the children of Middle Quarters Primary and Infant School in St Elizabeth, handing out gifts and bringing…
December 15, 2025
More cash circulating amid Melissa - BOJ
Jamaica will end 2025 with a rise in currency circulation that reflects both seasonal spending and donations to ease the impact of Hurricane Melissa, according to the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ). …