Jamaica Gleaner
Tearful reflection ends Dom Rep Ambassador Martinez’s tour of duty amid move to South Korea
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- Tearful reflection ends Dom Rep Ambassador Martinez’s tour of duty amid move to South Korea
- Runtime
- 29:21
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner #DominicanRepublic #Diplomat
JULY 2, 2025: It is a rare sight to witness an ambassador so overcome with emotion at the end of their diplomatic mission that they are brought to tears. But that is exactly what happened as Angie Martinez, ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Jamaica, said goodbye after four deeply impactful years. As she prepared to leave the island late last week for her next post in South Korea, Martinez wept openly during her farewell, finding it almost impossible to say goodbye.
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Government won’t renew JPS licence | Sentencing in Mario Deane trial
- Runtime
- 2:08
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
JULY 1, 2025: Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says the Government will not renew the Jamaica Public Service Company’s (JPS) all-island electricity licence under the existing terms, when it expires in July 2027… The Westmoreland Circuit Court today began the sentencing hearing for three cops convicted in the 2014 death of Mario Deane, with his mother, Mercia Fraser, delivering a moving victim impact statement through the Court Registrar… The taxi operator charged with the murder and kidnapping of UTech student Anisa Dilworth is now also facing a separate charge for refusing to give police access to his cell phones, which investigators say could aid the probe… The Linstead Police in St Catherine are investigating the death of 92-year-old Gloria Oldham of Jericho District, following an explosion caused by a gas stove at her home in the parish on Monday… IN SPORTS: National 100m Champions Kishane Thompson and Tina Clayton will headline a 14-member Jamaican conting...
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- NBA’s Vassell drops 30 on western Jamaica
- Runtime
- 4:09
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
THIRTY STUDENT athletes from western Jamaica were privileged to have a first-class experience from National Basketball Association (NBA) player Devin Vassell’s basketball clinic.
Vassell, who plays for San Antonio Spurs, hosted the basketball clinic at the Herbert Morrison Technical High School yesterday.
Nike gear, which included socks, knapsacks, T-shirts and shoes, were also donated to the athletes.
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: PNP wants Warmington charged | Mandela crash | Portmore causeway death
- Runtime
- 2:22
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
JUNE 30, 2025: The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is calling for the police to arrest and charge outspoken Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Member of Parliament Everald Warmington for his use of expletives on a JLP platform in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland on Sunday… Several passengers were injured on Monday when a public passenger bus overturned along the Mandela Highway… Chinese businessman, 62-year-old Jing Wang Wang, lost his life on Sunday morning after his vehicle plunged into the sea while he was reportedly attempting a U-turn on the old Causeway Bridge that links Portmore, St Catherine, and Kingston… IN SPORTS: Jamaican athletes who opt to compete for another country are no different from people who switch jobs for better pay or those who choose to migrate, Olympic bronze medallist Warren Weir has opined.
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- Title
- The Jamaican Women Golf Network Takes Stylish Swing
- Runtime
- 6:48
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner #golf #women
Anika Lake Francis had a vision: create space for women to try something new, feel empowered, and be part of a vibrant community -- all while looking and feeling confident. So, she teed up and launched the Jamaican Women Golf Network (JWGN).
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- Title
- VOX POP: What do you think about Jamaican athletes switching allegiance to Turkey?
- Runtime
- 3:49
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
In this Gleaner Vox Pop, Jamaicans share their thoughts on local athletes who have chosen to represent other countries in international competitions. While some express disappointment, feeling betrayed by the move, others understand it as a personal choice driven by opportunity and the search for better support. The discussion touches on patriotism, financial aspirations, and the future impact on young Jamaican athletes. Watch as citizens debate whether the switch is a sign of progress or a loss to Jamaica’s national pride.
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Gov’t to pay $120m to man locked up for 50yrs | Cop kills wife, suicide attempt
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
JUNE 26, 2025: The Supreme Court has ordered the Government to pay over $120 million in damages to George Williams, the mentally-ill man who spent 50 years in custody without a trial… The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) has defended its decision to file a criminal charge against Wisynco Group Limited in connection with a 2023 pollution incident in the Rio Cobre… A policeman reportedly shot and killed his spouse before turning the gun on himself in a suicide attempt in St Mary last night… IN SPORTS: Reggae Boyz coach Steve McClaren says his charges were not good enough, following the team’s exit at the Group Stage of the Concacaf Gold Cup, after a 4-1 loss to Panama in their final Group C match on Tuesday.
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: US Demands Public Social Media from Jamaican Visa Applicants & More
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
June 25,2025
The US Embassy in Kingston says all F, M, and J non-immigrant visa applicants must now make their social media accounts public to allow consular vetting as part of renewed student visa processing. The State Department says refusal to comply may result in rejection, warning that hidden social media activity could signal attempts to evade US entry requirements.
Principal La Sonja Harrison has secured a decisive win in the 2025 Jamaica Teachers' Association presidential election, returning amid her lawsuit against the union and concerns over wage talks and teacher regulation. Harrison garnered 6,651 votes, more than twice the tally of her closest rival, Jermaine Williams, who received 2,771. The third candidate, Dr. Maureen Mullings-Nelson, polled 1,883 votes.
A grief-stricken and desperate Opal Greenfield is still searching for her 11-year-old son, Desroy Smith Jr., who was swept away by floodwaters near his school, New H...
- Title
- Highlights from the Maroon Celebrations in Charles Town
- Runtime
- 6:59
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
Maroons celebrate their 17th annual International Charles Town Maroon Conference and Festival under the theme 'The Land: Part 2 - Ancestral Connections, Indigenous Rights, Stewardship'. The conference was held from Friday, June 20 to Sunday, June 23, 2025 in the Asafu Yard in Charles Town, Portland.
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Businessman abducted from car mart | Wisynco freed of Rio Cobre pollution charge
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
JUNE 24, 2025: The Police have confirmed that businessman Gavin Myers was abducted at gunpoint by three heavily armed men from his car mart in Darliston, Westmoreland, around 7 o’clock Tuesday morning… Contract killer Jevaughn Whyne has been convicted of murder for the execution-style killing of a Manchester salesman reportedly labelled an “informa” after exposing a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme… Wisynco Group Limited has been freed of a pollution charge after prosecutors admitted they lacked clear evidence linking the manufacturing and distribution company to a 2023 effluent release in the Rio Cobre… People's National Party caretaker for Manchester North Eastern Valenton Wint has blasted his Jamaica Labour Party opponent Audrey Marks for pledging to distribute water tanks exclusively to party supporters, calling it a troubling display of political tribalism… IN SPORTS: Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has acknowledged that the issue of Jamaican a...
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- Inside the Jamaica Police Force Expo 2025 | How the JCF Is Transforming Policing
- Runtime
- 7:08
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
Step into the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Expo 2025, where the theme “Transformation” takes center stage. In its second staging, the Expo highlights the best of the JCF—from forensic innovations and document authentication to graphic design and public engagement. Hear directly from officers about their favorite aspects of policing, challenges on the job, and the importance of community connection. Whether you're curious about life in the force or interested in how the JCF uses modern tech and outreach to build public trust, this video gives you a powerful behind-the-scenes look at the force shaping Jamaica’s safety.
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Golding Responds to Party Defections | Holness Leads Polls & more
- Runtime
- 2:25
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #jamaicagleaner
June 23,2025
People’s National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding Sunday Brushed Aside Recent Defections From The Party To The Ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Ahead Of National Polls Expected By September. *********************************************
Meanwhile, Deputy Leader Of The Ruling Jlp Desmond Mckenzie Has Suggested That The 7.5 Per Centage Point Lead Enjoyed By Pm Dr Andrew Holness Over Opposition Leader Mark Golding In The Latest RJRGleaner-Commissioned Don Anderson Poll, Shows That Jamaicans Are Fed Up With Golding.
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The Supreme Court Has Ruled That Former Pnp Politician Lawrence Rowe Was Unlawfully Arrested, Assaulted, And Maliciously Prosecuted In 2014 And Awarded Him Nearly $1.3 Million In Damages . Justice Dale Staple Declared There Was No Lawful Basis For The Arrest, Citing Police Misconduct And Urging Greater Adherence To Proper Procedures To Prevent Future Violati...
- Title
- JAMAICA NOW: Top J’can athletes switch allegiance to Turkey | KFC rush | JLP in full campaign mode
- Runtime
- 17:50
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner #JamaicaNow
JUNE 21, 2025: Several top Jamaican track and field stars reportedly to switch allegiance to Turkey… Jamaicans descend on KFC outlets for free two-piece meals… JLP Leader Dr Andrew Holness tells party representatives to get ready for national elections… PNP President Mark Golding on Sunday intensified his criticism of the Holness administration’s governance record… More than half of Jamaicans say they would not leave the country of their birth… Pastor Jerffrey Shuttleworth defrocked… A woman who claimed her life was shattered by a false-positive HIV test has lost her lawsuit against a Clarendon-based medical lab… Auditor General Pamela Monroe Ellis is standing by her report on the Government’s social benefit programme, following fierce criticism from Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness earlier this year… Police in Portmore, St Catherine, are probing the death of 55-year-old Devon Cunningham, who reportedly fell from a ladder during str...
- Title
- JUTC gets 63 new CNG buses
- Runtime
- 12:23
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) fleet has been boosted with the arrival of 63 new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses.
The Minister noted that the arrival of the buses is a fulfilment of his commitment to provide the JUTC with 100 buses per year for three years.
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: 56.8% won’t migrate says poll | Roje Stona, Rajindra Campbell switch to Turkey
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
JUNE 19, 2025: More than half of Jamaicans, polled on whether they would relocate to another country, said they would not leave the island of their birth… Three men were fatally shot in two separate incidents involving the police in Bethel Town in Westmoreland this morning… A man was shot and killed and three others injured in Portmore, St Catherine Wednesday night… A parish judge today ruled that Dean Dawson, the man who was held in a vehicle with then St Catherine most wanted, Glendon 'Bull' Amos, has a case to answer and should stand trial… IN SPORTS: Jamaican gold medallist in the discus throw at the Paris Olympics Roje Stona and shot put bronze medallist Rajindra Campbell have reportedly completed their switch of allegiance to Turkey.
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- Title
- KFC’s Big Deal Brawta causes Feeding Frenzy in Jamaica
- Runtime
- 8:16
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
On Wednesday June 18, 2025, KFC Jamaica celebrated their 50th anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, the franchise offered their customers a free Meal Deal, a two-piece chicken combo, with every purchase of a Big Deal, a three-piece chicken combo. This stirred the emotions of the masses leading to extremely long lines and even bouts of violence at some locations.
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- Title
- Remembering Veteran Reggae Artiste, Leroy Gibbons
- Runtime
- 3:46
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
JUNE 18, 2025: Veteran Reggae and lover's rock singer, Leroy Gibbons (real name Leroy Gibbon) died on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Lucea, Hanover. He was 74 years old.
Originally the lead vocalist for a cappella group, The Gospel Proclaimers, a young Leroy Gibbons performed to sold-out audiences across Jamaica. He would leave the group to carve out a solo career as a lover's rock singer and met King Jammy, who steered him on a path of success. He released hits such as Magic Moment, Cupid and Stir it up.
Leroy Gibbons' last performance was in January at Rebel Salute 2025 at Plantation Cove in St Ann, where he gave a splendid performance.
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Massive Crowds Flock KFC for Free Chicken| Voters Divided on Gov’t Performance
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #jamaicagleaner
June 18, 2025
The police had to be called in to maintain order in Linstead, St Catherine Wednesday morning, as scores of persons descended on the KFC restaurant to benefit from today’s chicken giveaway
as a special promotion for its 50th anniversary, KFC is offering a free two-piece meal with the purchase of a three-piece meal. customers have rushed outlets island-wide.
Nearly one in three Jamaicans say they cannot identify a single area where the Holness administration has excelled since 2020 – that’s according to the latest RJRGleaner-Don Anderson poll.
At the same time, one in four respondents could not name any major misstep by the government, with pollster Don Anderson citing deep political polarisation in how people assess performance.
Ride-sharing company Indrive is to take action against a driver who was reported after he allegedly threatened a female passenger following a dispute about extra money for a ride in ...
- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Holness tells JLP candidates to be ready | Ananda Alert now on digital screens
- Runtime
- 2:08
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
JUNE 17, 2025: Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has reportedly signalled to prospective Jamaica Labour Party candidates to be ready for the announcement of the General Election which is expected by September… Police in Portmore, St Catherine, are probing the death of 55-year-old Devon Cunningham, who reportedly fell from a ladder while running a utility wire during strong winds on Monday… In a new push to find missing children, alerts under the Ananda Alert system will now be broadcast on digital screens across Jamaica, featuring photos, descriptions, and contact details… Defrocked Pastor Jeffrey Shuttleworth delivered a defiant sermon on Sunday, seemingly accusing the Jamaica Baptist Union of spiritual corruption and declaring that only God could revoke his calling, not church leadership… IN SPORTS: The entry list for the JAAA/PUMA National Senior and Junior Championships is nearing finalisation ahead of the June 26–29 Meet, with some notable absences r...
- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: 50,000 JPS Customers Lose Power |PM Holness says JLP Supporters Staunch Critics
- Runtime
- 2:33
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #jamaicagleaner June 16, 2025
In today’s Gleaner Minute: Sudden squalls damage buildings in Kingston and St. Andrew, leaving nearly 50,000 JPS customers without power. Prime Minister Andrew Holness claims that JLP supporters are the administration's most constructive critics, implying the PNP base is less informed. Opposition MP Julian Robinson promises 100% literacy among Jamaican students if the PNP wins the next general election, following alarming stats from Pembroke Hall High. Meanwhile, dancehall queen Spice reacts to the removal of Pastor Jeffrey Shuttleworth from the Baptist Union after previously facing backlash from him. In sports, Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz gear up to face Guatemala again in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Plus, we bring you today’s currency rates and weather forecast.
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- Title
- Father's Day Greetings 2025
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
The Gleaner Company Media Limited wishing all fathers, a Happy Father's Day!
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- Title
- JAMAICA NOW: Literacy crisis @ Pembroke Hall High |Kelsey Ferrigon laid to rest | JLP, PNP campaigns
- Runtime
- 19:36
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
JUNE 15, 2025: Most Pembroke Hall High Seventh Graders unable to read… Kelsey Ferrigon, the nine-year-old schoolgirl brutally raped and murdered, laid to rest… The Jamaica Constabulary Force has apologised to 26-year-old construction worker Alando Gray, who was wrongly listed as wanted… Supreme Court blocks St James Parish authorities from removing PNP campaign signs… The Jamaica Labour Party has completed its candidate slate for the upcoming general election, naming Senators Audrey Marks and Delano Seiveright as standard-bearers for Manchester North Eastern and St Andrew North Central, respectively… PNP President Mark Golding on Wednesday said the Opposition party will maintain pressure until Dennis Chung’s appointment as Chief Technical Director of the Financial Investigations Division is reversed… Prime Minister and JLP Leader Dr Andrew Holness says his allegiance to Jamaica cannot be questioned… Controversy is swirling over a decision by Govern...
- Title
- VOX POP: What advice would you give to a new father?
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
In this special Father’s Day edition of Gleaner Vox Pop, we hit the streets to hear heartfelt, no-filter advice from Jamaican fathers and community members on what it truly means to be a dad. From emotional bonding and financial planning to breaking generational cycles of trauma, these powerful testimonials offer a window into modern fatherhood.
Whether you're a new dad, expecting, or just reflecting on your own upbringing, this video delivers real-life gems on how Jamaican men are redefining fatherhood. Hear from voices urging men to kiss their kids, teach their sons to express emotions, open savings accounts before the baby even arrives, and commit fully to protecting, providing for, and loving their children.
These perspectives offer not just parenting tips, but lessons in accountability, emotional maturity, and breaking stereotypes.
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: NMIA closed | Girlfriend in custody for fatal acid attack | AG removed from IC
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
JUNE 12, 2025: Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has described as reckless the actions that forced the closure of the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Wednesday night… The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is probing the fatal shooting of three men by the police during an alleged confrontation in St Ann on Wednesday night… The girlfriend of 40-year-old sales representative, Christopher Clarke, is in custody over an acid attack which left him dead and his son hospitalised… Government lawmakers have made the decision to remove the current Auditor General, Pamela Monroe Ellis, as a Commissioner of the Integrity Commission… IN SPORTS: Grand Slam Track cancelled the final meet of its first season, in Los Angeles, leaving the host of the 2028 Olympics and the country's second-largest city without a major track meet this summer.
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Reggae Boyz Advance, Corruption Charges Laid & JLP Election Candidates Named
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
In this edition of the Gleaner Minute for June 11, 2025, we cover several major developments shaping the national conversation. The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has officially named its candidates for the upcoming general election, with Senator Audrey Marks running in Manchester North Eastern and Senator Delano Seiveright set to represent St Andrew North Central. Meanwhile, the Integrity Commission has recommended criminal charges against three councillors — Vanrick Preddie, Dwight Burke of the PNP, and Donovan Guy of the JLP — for failing to declare their income and assets, raising serious concerns about accountability in public office. The opposition People's National Party (PNP) responded with a protest in Old Harbour, criticizing the government's appointment of Dennis Chung to head the Financial Investigations Division.
Across the waters, in a gripping international development, a U.S. federal court has ruled that Jamaican-born U.S. citizen Pete...
- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Pembroke Hall High students' low literacy rate | Fisherman drowns after dive
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
JUNE 10, 2025: Principal of Pembroke Hall High in St Andrew Reverend Claude Ellis says more than 70 per cent of the roughly 220 Grade-Seven students are unable to read or do so only at a Grade-Three level… Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has announced Tuesday a major overhaul of the national food handlers training and certification programme to cut long wait times, double renewal period to two years and slash processing time from three weeks to two… Three persons have been charged over the seizure of $28 million in local and foreign currencies during a series of targeted police operations in Montego Bay, St James last week. Several high-end vehicles were also confiscated… The Police in St Elizabeth are investigating the death of a fisherman who drowned at sea after he and two other men went diving off the coast of Crawford on Sunday… IN SPORTS: In a surprise move, West Indies star T20 batsman Nicholas Pooran Tuesday announced his retirement from Inte...
- Title
- GLEANER MINUTE: 9-Year-Old Kelsey Ferrigan Laid to Rest | JLP Touts 250 Wins & more
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #jamaicagleaner
JUNE 9, 2025
In today’s Gleaner Minute:
💔 We cover the heartbreaking funeral of 9-year-old Kelsey Ferrigan, tragically murdered in Spanish Town.
⚖️ A court injunction stops St. James Municipal Corporation from removing PNP election signs.
📚 PM Andrew Holness highlights 250+ JLP achievements and teases a book release ahead of elections.
🗣️ Opposition Leader Mark Golding calls out election delays and renews demands for Dennis Chung to resign.
🏏 In sports, England defeats West Indies to win the T20 series.
💱 Today’s currency exchange rates & your Tuesday weather forecast included.
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- Title
- JAMAICA NOW: Woman’s body found in pit | PNP protests against FID head | No bail for Jolyan Silvera
- Runtime
- 13:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
JUNE 7, 2025: Three arrested following discovery of woman’s body in pit in Clarendon… Opposition protests Dennis Chung’s appointment, JLP calls it “manufactured rage”… A businessman has filed a lawsuit against Member of Parliament for St Andrew North Western Duane Smith seeking to recover a personal loan in excess of $20 million… The principal of Grateful Hill Primary School and former Jamaica Labour Party councillor, George Moodie, has been formally charged with assault occasioning bodily harm following allegations that he assaulted a student earlier this year… No bail for former MP Joylan Silvera… Lawmakers approve job description for Members of Parliament… Several parents, whose children either still, or formerly attended, the Phoenix Academy Jamaica, have retained attorneys and filed a complaint with the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) over an investment programme being run at the embattled institution… First Rock ...
- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Principal charged with assault | Attorney accused of fraud | Man’s body found
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
JUNE 5, 2025: Principal of Grateful Hill Primary School in St Catherine, George Moodie, has been charged by the police for allegedly assaulting a male student on the compound of the school… Attorney Ano Miller Sewell is to appear in court later this month on charges related to allegations of fraud over $37.8 million given to her by a client to purchase a St Andrew property… The Spanish Town police in St Catherine are investigating the death of a man whose decomposing body was discovered near a housing development in the parish on Wednesday… IN SPORTS: The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has submitted a mostly unchanged squad from the World Cup Qualifiers to compete in the upcoming Concacaf Gold Cup set to begin on June 16.
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- GLEANER VOX: What are your views on making guns more accessible to law-abiding citizens?
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
Hear raw opinions from the street: Should everyone have access to firearms? Does legalizing guns reduce crime or increase risks? We explore the thin line between safety and danger, licensed vs. unlicensed weapons, and whether temperament matters more than laws.
Key Moments:
00:05 ➤ "A thin line between safe and unsafe"
00:31 ➤ "Crime rates are reducing... will accessibility reverse progress?"
00:47 ➤ "Legal or illegal? It’s HOW the gun is used"
01:12 ➤ Conflict resolution fears: "What if they harm you?"
02:09 ➤ "I don’t want a gun in real life!"
Join the debate: Where do YOU stand on gun accessibility? Share your thoughts below!
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- Title
- Architect Gordon Gill Designs Jamaica’s Most Eco-Friendly Resort | Paradise Park Vision Explained
- Runtime
- 19:50
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
What happens when one of the world’s leading architects returns to his Jamaican roots to build a resort that’s both luxurious and environmentally responsible?
In this exclusive interview, Gordon Gill, the celebrated architect behind iconic buildings like Al Wasl Plaza (Dubai Expo) and the Jeddah Tower, shares his vision for Paradise Park — a groundbreaking eco-resort in Westmoreland, Jamaica, designed to harmonize with nature rather than disrupt it.
📌 Key Highlights from the Interview:
🏝️ Only 4% of the 420-acre site will be built on — the rest is preserved nature
🏗️ Use of low-carbon construction methods, elevated walkways & non-invasive foundations
🌱 Strict environmental standards to protect mangroves, wetlands, species habitats
🌊 No walls — instead, Paradise Park will foster open community integration with Savanna-la-Mar
🧱 Focus on local artisans, stone, timber, and material...
- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: MP Duane Smith suit | Jolyan Silvera again denied bail | Kartel payment probe
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
JUNE 4, 2025: Businessman Sean Azan has filed a lawsuit against Government Member of Parliament for St Andrew North West Duane Smith seeking to recover a personal loan “in excess of $20 million” he reportedly made to the lawmaker… Former People’s National Party lawmaker Jolyan Silvera remains behind bars after the Court of Appeal on Tuesday upheld a previous ruling denying him bail in relation to the murder of his wife, Mellissa Silvera… Media in Trinidad & Tobago are reporting that an investigation has been launched into how the promoters of the One Caribbean Music Festival secured US dollars to pay Jamaican dancehall star Vybz Kartel and other artistes… IN SPORTS: Regional football fans will be treated to high-quality football throughout the group stages of the Concacaf Caribbean Cup as Cavalier, the defending champions, and Cibao FC, last year’s beaten finalists, have been drawn together in Group B.
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- EDITOR'S FORUM: JLP Rejects Disinformation in 2025 Elections | Senator Calls for Accountability
- Runtime
- 5:03
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
In this in-depth political briefing, a Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) senator responds to growing concerns about the use of disinformation as a political weapon ahead of the upcoming 2025 elections.
Speaking during a panel discussion, the senator explains the difference between disinformation (deliberate falsehoods) and misinformation (inaccurate statements) — and vows that the JLP will uphold truth, facts, and accountability in all its communications.
With fake news and manipulated narratives on the rise globally, Jamaica’s political leaders are now being asked to take a stand on digital ethics and truth in politics.
💬 Do you think political disinformation is a real threat to Jamaica’s democracy? Let us know in the comments.
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- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Woman Found in Septic Tank, PNP Protests Dennis Chung Appointment & more
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
In this June 2, 2025 edition of the Gleaner Minute, here are the top headlines making waves across Jamaica — from shocking crime developments to political protests and major sports victories.
🚨 Body of Missing Woman Found in Septic Tank
The search for Derricka Rogers ended in tragedy when her body was discovered wrapped in a sheet inside a septic tank at a house in Milk River, Clarendon. Her boyfriend is now being sought by police in connection with the case.
🪧 PNP Protests Dennis Chung Appointment
Members of the People’s National Party (PNP) staged a protest outside the Ministry of Finance, demanding the government rescind the appointment of Dennis Chung as the head of the Financial Investigations Division (FID).
The ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has rejected the call.
🔫 Police-Involved Shooting in St. Catherine
INDECOM has launched an investigation after a man was shot by police duri...
- Title
- Holding our feet to the fire: Accountability in Paradise Park- Gordon Gill Interview Part 2
- Runtime
- 11:58
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
In Part 2 of this exclusive feature, world-renowned architect Gordon Gill goes deeper into the vision behind Paradise Park, a groundbreaking eco-resort in Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica, that aims to redefine what sustainable tourism looks like in the Caribbean.
Gill addresses environmental skepticism, community concerns, and the importance of transparency and legacy-driven architecture. He shares how public accountability, long-term vision, and collaborations with Jamaican architects like Isya Madden ensure that Paradise Park will be a Jamaican original — not a copy of Miami or Dubai.
📌 What You’ll Learn in This Interview:
Why criticism is essential for accountability and integrity in development
What makes Paradise Park different from typical resort projects
How Gill envisions the project transforming Jamaica’s architectural identity
The role of local input and town hall meetings in ...
- Title
- JAMAICA NOW: Largest gun bust | Defamation suits against two PNP members | Missing boy’s body found
- Runtime
- 16:02
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner #JamaicaNow
**************RECORDED MAY 30, 2025***************
Law enforcers uncover largest shipment of guns and ammunitions ever seized in Jamaica … Opposition demands reversal of appointment of Dennis Chung to Financial Investigations Division (FID), but Government not backing down… Defamation suits filed against two PNP members… Government Minister Daryl Vaz came under fire this week for his seeming promotion of a song advocating violence against gays… US favourably revises travel advisory for Jamaica… The Cabinet has approved a coordinated deportation response action plan and established a multi-agency working group… The decomposing body of eight-year-old Navardo Blackburn, who was reported missing, was found Tuesday in his community of Gregory Park in Portmore, St Catherine.
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: US downgrades travel advisory for Jamaica | Cabinet approves Deportation Plan
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
MAY 29, 2025: The Government has welcomed the decision of the United States to downgrade its travel advisory for Jamaica from Level 3 to Level 2, urging Americans to "exercise increased caution" rather than reconsider travel… Amid concerns surrounding public safety in relation to the deportation of persons to Jamaica with criminal backgrounds, Cabinet has approved a Deportation Response Action Plan and established a Multi-Agency Working Group… The Opposition People's National Party has warned that there will be “actions all over Jamaica” if the appointment of accountant Dennis Chung to head the Financial Investigations Division is not rescinded in 72 hours… IN SPORTS: An Argentine court on Thursday declared a mistrial in the case of seven health professionals accused of negligence in the death of football legend Diego Maradona.
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Nearly 4,000 Jamaicans Face Deportation, Autistic Boy Found Dead & more
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
In this May 28, 2025 edition of Gleaner Minute, we bring you the top news making headlines across Jamaica — from tragic developments in Portmore to international immigration concerns and a major Reggae Boyz victory in the UK.
🇺🇸 U.S. to Deport Nearly 4,000 Jamaicans
National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang confirmed that the United States has signaled plans to deport close to 4,000 Jamaicans as part of a sweeping immigration crackdown. Most are being removed for immigration breaches, but some face deportation for serious crimes, including repeat sex offenses.
🕊️ Missing Autistic Child Found Dead in Gregory Park
The body of 8-year-old Nevardo Blackburn, an autistic boy missing since May 12, was found in an abandoned car in his Portmore community. His grieving mother, Prudence Griffiths, says her son was “curious but cautious” and believes he didn’t enter the vehicle willingly.
🏖️ New Beac...
- Title
- Bellevue Hospital Nurses protest violence against women & children
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
Nurses and other staff members at Bellevue Hospital in Kingston joined the recent wave of protests denouncing violence against women and children.
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- Title
- GLEANER VOX: With Jamaica recording its lowest level of poverty, does your life feel better?
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
Hear raw, unfiltered stories from Jamaicans battling economic hardship in 2025. We speak with recent graduates trapped in unemployment since late 2024 ("I've felt poverty's brunt since November"), citizens analyzing poverty indicators like KPH hospital overcrowding and remittance dependency, and a controversial teacher who claims: "The economy doesn't affect my life!" Discover why one resident declares life is now "the worst" compared to previous years.
We explore burning questions Jamaicans are searching: Why can't graduates find jobs? Is KPH's crisis a poverty indicator? Should Jamaica stop relying on remittances? Are teachers shielded from the economic crisis? This street interview captures the crushing weight of rising costs, healthcare struggles, and generational divides – ending with a critical look at whether Jamaica's economy is truly improving.
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- Title
- From soldier to statesman | Antony Anderson’s mission to serve Jamaica at every level
- Runtime
- 31:25
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
Newly appointed Jamaican Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, says stepping into diplomacy is not a departure, but a continuation of his lifelong commitment to public service.
He succeeds Ambassador Audrey Marks, who held the post for over a decade, and enters the diplomatic arena with a legacy of transformation and innovation, earned during decades of leadership in Jamaica’s military and police services.
Read full article here: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20250526/soldier-statesman
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- THE GLEANER MINUTE: MediTech & MP sue Dawes | Busy hurricane season | Boyz in Unity Cup final
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
MAY 27, 2025: Medical Technologies Limited and lawmaker-attorney Donovan Williams have filed a defamation lawsuit against Opposition spokesman on health Dr Alfred Dawes over controversial allegations he made concerning the procurement of a $31-million neurosurgical drill for a hospital… A man who allegedly used a pair of scissors to attack a licensed firearm holder was shot and injured on Monday night in Spanish Town, St Catherine… With warmer-than-normal ocean waters, forecasters are expecting yet another unusually busy hurricane season for the Atlantic, which begins on Sunday, June 1… Jamaica's Reggae Boyz are into the final of the Unity Cup after defeating Caribbean archrivals Trinidad and Tobago 3-2 at the Gtech Community Stadium in London, England On Tuesday.
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- Title
- GLEANER MINUTE: Daryl Vaz Faces Apology Demand, Barbara Gale Murder Trial & more
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
In this May 26, 2025 edition of Gleaner Minute, we cover the latest headlines shaking Jamaica — from political controversies to crime updates, sports recovery, and currency exchange. Here's what's making news:
💬 Daryl Vaz Under Pressure
The Equality for All Foundation is calling for Daryl Vaz, MP for West Portland, to apologize for his controversial comments during a political meeting. The human rights group Jamaicans for Justice has joined the call, demanding a clear stance on homophobic rhetoric.
⚖️ Barbara Gayle Murder Case
The man accused of murdering veteran journalist Barbara Gale has been further remanded for his hearing scheduled in July. Travis Ellis, charged with murder and robbery, was previously remanded for psychiatric evaluation.
⚖️ Noel Maitland's Trial Update
Police Constable Noel Maitland remains on trial for the murder of his girlfriend, Donnelly Donaldson. The court is continu...
- Title
- JLP’s Path to a Third Term? PNP Party Leaders Unveil Strategy Ahead of 2025 Elections
- Runtime
- 9:08
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
Is the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) on track for a historic third term? In this political forum-style discussion, senior JLP and PNP figures outline their strategy for winning the next general election — leaning heavily on what they describe as a strong performance record in infrastructure, fiscal management, healthcare, and education.
With Jamaica heading into a "presidential-style" general election, party officials argue that Prime Minister Andrew Holness’s leadership, coupled with data-driven campaigning and past delivery on promises, forms the backbone of their re-election plan.
📌 Key Talking Points Include:
The JLP’s track record in governance: infrastructure, job creation, reduced debt
What makes a third term historically difficult — and how the JLP plans to overcome that
The significance of projects like Montego Bay Town Centre and SPARC
PNP's breakdown of marginal seat...
- Title
- Major General (Ret'd) Antony Anderson says SOEs were necessary tactical moves to rebalance streets
- Runtime
- 28:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
MAY 25, 2025: Few tools in Jamaica’s crime-fighting arsenal have been more debated than the use of states of emergency (SOEs). However, for former Commissioner of Police Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, their implementation was not a political ploy or a shortcut; it was a strategic necessity.
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- Title
- EDITORS' FORUM: JLP, PNP's views on businessman Kenneth 'Skeng Don' Black
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
MAY 25, 2025: As the political battle for Manchester Central intensifies, Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) General Secretary Dr Horace Chang is casting doubt on the influence of prominent businessman and long-time People’s National Party (PNP) supporter Kenneth ‘Skeng Don’ Black. This comes as Black confidently declares that the PNP is poised to reclaim the marginal seat and make a national comeback.
Speaking at a Gleaner Editors’ Forum on May 15, Chang dismissed concerns that Black’s renewed political engagement could sway the constituency, currently held by JLP Member of Parliament Rhoda Moy Crawford, who unseated former PNP heavyweight Peter Bunting in the 2020 general election.
The PNP, meanwhile, appears to be leaning on Black’s grassroots appeal and strategic influence as it looks to recapture lost ground. Black has thrown his support behind PNP prospective candidate Donovan Mitchell, the sitting mayor of Mandeville and councillor for the R...
- Title
- Labor Day Cleanup in Montego Bay: Charles Gordon Market Gets Major Environmental Makeover
- Runtime
- 4:43
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
On Labor Day 2025, the Charles Gordon Market in Montego Bay, St. James West Central, became the focus of a massive community cleanup and urban renewal project. The parish-led initiative brought together volunteers, local authorities, and businesses to transform the space — with a strong message: cleanliness is everyone’s responsibility.
The project not only promotes environmental protection, but also aims to support food safety, micro-businesses, and the overall public health of the market community.
🗣️ Officials speak out on the importance of sustainability, enforcing environmental laws, and encouraging every Jamaican to play their part.
💬 Do YOU think Jamaica should fine more people for littering? Share your opinion below.
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- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Cops in Mario Deane trial found guilty | 2023 poverty prevalence at historic low
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
MAY 22, 2025: Corporal Elaine Stewart and Constables Juliana Clevon and Marlon Grant were found guilty of manslaughter and misconduct in public office over the 2014 beating-death of Mario Deane… The Home Circuit Court today heard that Constable Noel Maitland called his neighbour on the day his girlfriend, Donna-Lee Donaldson, was reported missing, trying to ascertain if anything that could jeopardise his promotion in the police force was saved on the apartment complex's security camera system… The Police are reporting the seizure of 16 firearms and over 250 rounds of ammunition at a warehouse on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston on May 13… Jamaica’s poverty prevalence for 2023 was estimated at a historic low of 8.2 per cent, a decline from 16.7 per cent in 2021… IN SPORTS: Reggae Boyz head coach Steve McClaren has named a mixed squad of local and international-based players for the upcoming Unity in London at the Gtech Community Stadium.
For u...
- Title
- EDITORS' FORUM: Political parties bat for increased taxpayer-funded resources for parliamentarians
- Runtime
- 14:01
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
MAY 22, 2025: The time has come for Jamaica to explore an overhaul of the office of member of parliament (MP), which should include providing them with additional taxpayer-funded resources to help with national development, the country’s two main political parties have suggested.
Dr Horace Chang, a five-term MP for St James North West and general secretary of the governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), disclosed during a Gleaner Editors’ Forum that, at present, MPs get a driver “who is underpaid” and a secretary, but no office, an arrangement he said dates back to the country’s colonial past.
Dr Dayton Campbell, general secretary of the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP), suggested during a subsequent Gleaner Editors’ Forum this past Monday, that part of the additional resources that could be made available to MPs is a staff that will help draft or research proposed legislation. This, the former St Ann North West MP suggested, would a...
- Title
- VOX POP: What do you think can be done to reduce violence against women in Jamaica?
- Runtime
- 1:49
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
In this powerful street interview, Jamaicans speak out on the issue of gender-based violence, the justice system, and what needs to change to protect women in the country.
With high-profile cases and ongoing violence against women in Jamaica, many are demanding harsher punishments and stronger policing. Some believe the system is too lenient, while others call for deeper public education, especially for young men, about respect, dignity, and compassion for women.
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