News
January 16, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Court rules cop unlawfully punished twice over TikTok video
A woman constable who was disciplined after appearing in a viral TikTok video while in uniform has won her case against senior members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The Supreme Court ruled…
January 16, 2026
by Janet Silvera
Hope Markes breaks barriers as first Caribbean woman to lead Kiwanis Int’l
WESTERN BUREAU: Her election as the first black woman and first Caribbean national to head the 110-year-old Kiwanis International service organisation is already inspiring renewed confidence,…
January 16, 2026
by Karen Madden
Garth urges unity as Jamaica rebuilds after Melissa
A call for unity, compassion, and national healing was issued by Reverend Dr Peter Garth during his sermon at the 2026 National Leadership Prayer Breakfast (NLPB), held Thursday morning at Boulevard…
January 16, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Final arguments expected in Maitland case next week
The prosecution and defence in the murder trial of Constable Noel Maitland are expected to close their cases on Monday after proceedings in the Home Circuit Court were adjourned on Thursday due to the…
January 16, 2026
by Keisha Hill
Badal’s Boho Botanics brings eco-conscious flair to wellness
Cabean Badal is carving a niche in wellness décor with Boho Botanics Jamaica, a brand built on sustainability, creativity and respect for nature. Known for naturally fragranced botanical arrangements,…
January 16, 2026
Academics to advance digital equity for women after UNDP academy
Two Jamaican academics are working on a national strategy to equip women to thrive in the digital era, following their participation in the United Nations Development Programme’s (YNDP’s) Global…
January 16, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Sam Sharpe TC gets SMART lab to boost teacher training
WESTERN BUREAU: Dr Ricardo Bennett, principal of Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College (SSTC) in St James, says the institution’s ability to prepare teachers for modern classrooms has been significantly…
January 16, 2026
Is stablecoin the future of money? – Part 1
This article is the first in a two-part feature. Back in the summer of last year, I published a four-part series on Bitcoin in The Gleaner (2/July/25). In that series, I tried to cut through the hype…
January 16, 2026
More than 100 dead in torrential rain and floods across southern Africa
(AP) — Torrential rains and flooding have killed more than 100 people in South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Authorities warned Friday that more severe weather was expected across several countries…