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December 9, 2025
Growth & Jobs | JN security expert warns of increased risks due to post-Hurricane vulnerability
A SECURITY expert has warned that the widespread disruption caused by the passage of Hurricane Melissa has created new opportunities for criminals to target vulnerable communities and workplaces. …
December 9, 2025
No comment on reason for Williams-Singh interdiction, says JCAA board chairman
Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) board chairman, Major General (Ret’d) Stewart Saunders, says he cannot comment at this time on the reason for the interdiction of Director General Nari…
December 9, 2025
A$AP Rocky new Chanel brand ambassador
A$AP Rocky has been appointed brand ambassador for Chanel. The 37-year-old rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, will be representing the French fashion house because of his “talent, curiosity and…
December 9, 2025
Michael Abrahams | Spotlight on leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is a zoonotic (spread from animals to humans) disease with epidemic potential, and it is caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium (spirochete), Leptospira interrogans. Human-to-human…
December 9, 2025
Gordon Robinson | It’s obvious!
I couldn’t suppress a chuckle when I learned that both political parties cancelled their annual conferences. According to Party spokespersons the cancellations happened because they were concentrating…
December 9, 2025
Editorial | Get NRRA right
Having recommended the creation of a special purpose vehicle to guide the post-Hurricane Melissa rebuilding of western Jamaica, The Gleaner continues to support Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ decision…
December 9, 2025
Collaboration necessary to improve literacy in schools
THE EDITOR, Madam: As an educator for over 35 years this is my wish that every child in Jamaican schools will be able to light their fire that will spark their success in their career choices.…
December 9, 2025
Environment preservation needs to be central to all development
THE EDITOR, Madam: Hurricane Melissa should be a wake-up call to all Jamaicans – and especially to the Government – that climate change can erase generations of progress overnight. Protection of…
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | The straw that broke the camel’s back
THE EDITOR Madam: