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Chief Justice Bryan Sykes.
March 7, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

Sykes: Silvera made ‘strategic’ guilty plea

Chief Justice Bryan Sykes said former Member of Parliament Jolyan Silvera’s guilty plea to manslaughter came only after careful consideration of forensic evidence, describing it as “more strategic…
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March 7, 2026

Opposition criticises end of Jamaica–Cuba medical cooperation, raises concerns about impact on health sector

The Opposition says the decision by the Government to end more than 50 years of medical cooperation between Jamaica and Cuba marks a deeply unfortunate moment in the nation’s public health history. …
March 7, 2026

Taxi operator charged for allegedly stealing car parts from property

A 42-year-old taxi operator has been charged following the reported theft of motor vehicle parts from a property in St Andrew. Charged with simple larceny is Troy Scarlett, who is of a Kingston 11…
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, responds to questions during the sitting of the Standing Finance Committee at Gordon House on Friday, March 6. He is flanked by State Minister, Franklin Witter (left) and Permanent Secretary in th
March 7, 2026

Broiler chicken supply to stabilise this month, says Green

The country should begin seeing an increase in the availability of broiler chickens later this month, after sections of Jamaica experienced a shortage in the product during February. The…
The court heard that Dookhoo, who had a history of alcohol use, would become irritated when his mother confronted him about his drinking.
March 7, 2026

Update | Two St Catherine men granted bail in alleged stolen vehicle scrapping case

Two St Catherine men charged over the alleged theft and scrapping of a motor vehicle were on Friday granted bail in the parish court. Fabian Williams was offered bail in the sum of $500,000 with…
The Honda Fit motor car in which the police say four men were travelling and engaged cops in a shoot-out in Comfort district, Osborne Store, Clarendon on March 6, 2026.
March 7, 2026

Four shot, three fatally, in alleged police confrontation in Osborne Store, Clarendon

Three men were fatally shot during a reported confrontation with the police in Comfort district, Osborne Store, Clarendon on Friday night. A fourth man is in hospital. Two firearms along with…
Dr Jason McKay.
March 7, 2026 by Ainsley Walters

The smoking bullet

Criminologist and forensic-reconstruction expert, Dr Jason McKay, has stated that Jamaica needs to be thankful, proud and supportive of the various state agencies’ collective roles that led to former…
March 7, 2026 by Sashana Small

Cuba concern for students on scholarship

Jamaica’s decision to end its 50-year medical cooperation with Cuba has triggered concerns about how the move might impact the country’s bilateral medical scholarship programme, with at least one…
The Gleaner’s offices at North Street in Kingston.
March 7, 2026

RJRGLEANER set to shine at PAJ awards

When the Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) hosts the National Journalism awards tonight, one of six members of the RJRGLEANER Communications Group will named Journalist of the Year in recognition of…