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December 9, 2025

Shatta Wale, Vybz Kartel unite on ‘Street Crown (Remix)’

Dancehall royalty collides as Ghana’s superstar Shatta Wale and Jamaica’s World Boss Vybz Kartel join forces on the brand-new Street Crown (Remix), now available on YouTube and across all major…
Motorists are being advised to proceed with caution and to observe the instructions of flagmen and posted warning signs.
December 9, 2025

Central Avenue to be closed for road work this weekend

The National Works Agency (NWA) has advised that Central Avenue in St Andrew will be closed for 10 hours on Saturday and Sunday. It says the road is to be closed between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., each day…
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December 9, 2025

Symphony in green: the moist forests

For many, Jamaica conjures images of sun-kissed beaches and vibrant reggae music. But the heart of our island’s identity beats to a different rhythm, the quiet, ancient pulse of the moist forests.…
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December 9, 2025

Own your choices: Own your life

Many times in life, we feel trapped, as if we have no choice but to go along with circumstances or people. We blame situations, people, or fate, thinking they forced us into what we are going through.…
Gleaner editorial writes: On the matter of the use of BWCs, the JCF should be ready to offer its compelling argument for holding fast to its declared course when what has been proposed by INDECOM, JFJ and others seems so obvious and unimpeachably logical.
December 9, 2025

Editorial | The logic of BWCs

It is inconceivable that the bosses of the constabulary force were against the use of body-worn cameras (BWCs) by the police, especially during planned operations. That would defy logic in the face of…
Letters
December 9, 2025

Strong support for mandatory use of body-worn cameras

THE EDITOR, Madam: I write to express my support for the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF’s) announcement of acquiring 1,000 body-worn cameras (BWCs). In the wake of public outcry over the tragic…
Letters
December 9, 2025

Body-cams need to be implemented

THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the article, ‘Fatal Cherry Tree Lane shooting regrettable, constabulary force supports body cameras – JCF’, published in The Gleaner on September 25.…
Letters
December 9, 2025

Letter of the Day | Sustain multipronged approach to graduate integration

THE EDITOR, Madam: As we celebrate the achievements of our graduates this season, let us ensure that their transition into the workforce is supported by meaningful employment opportunities. The joy…
Sir Ronald Sanders
December 9, 2025

Ronald Sanders | Is the UN still beneficial to small countries?

On September 23, US President Donald Trump used his address to the 80th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) to question the organisation’s purpose. He is not alone; leaders worldwide have asked…