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VOX POP: What do you think can be done to reduce violence against women in Jamaica?
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- 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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- GLEANER MINUTE: Road Rage Suspect Denied Bail, Indrive Denies Link to Missing UTech Student
- Runtime
- 2:13
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
In this May 21, 2025 edition of the Gleaner Minute, we bring you the top news stories across Jamaica — from developments in the Anissa Dilworth disappearance case, to community protests and political debate on prime ministerial term limits.
🔴 HEADLINE HIGHLIGHTS:
🚫 Indrive Responds to Missing UTech Student Case
Ride-hailing company Indrive says it has no records showing that Anissa Dilworth, the missing UTech student, used their service on the day she vanished. Though both she and the driver in custody are registered users, Indrive confirmed her last ride was in 2024, and the driver joined after that.
🛑 Robert Bell Denied Bail
Businessman Robert Bell, charged with assaulting a nurse in a road rage incident, was denied bail. Despite his lawyer arguing he posed no threat, the judge cited concerns about Bell’s own safety.
🔥 Grant’s Pen Residents Protest Police Shooting
Residents of Grant...
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- EDITORS' FORUM: Term Limits for the Prime Minister? | Accountability & Electoral Reform
- Runtime
- 2:23
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
MAY 21, 2025: In this video, we explore a growing conversation around political term limits in Jamaica and the deeper issue of vote buying that continues to cloud the nation’s democratic process. The discussion features candid remarks on whether Jamaica’s current political structure allows for true accountability, or if long-serving politicians are staying too long without consequence.
That’s the claim from a seasoned political voice, pushing back against allegations of widespread vote-buying. But others argue that term limits may be necessary to prevent complacency, corruption, and entrenched power dynamics.
📌 Key Topics Covered:
Should Jamaican MPs face term limits like in other democracies?
What does the law actually say about inducements and campaigning freedoms?
This video asks tough questions about the future of Jamaica’s democratic system, election fairness, and how political cultur...
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- EDITORS' FORUM: Election donor disclosure & campaign finance reform (JLP & PNP)
- Runtime
- 8:23
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
MAY 21, 2025: Legislators from both major political parties in Jamaica agree that reforms to the country's campaign financing laws are necessary though they differ on the specifics of what those changes should entail. Dr Horace Chang, general secretary of the ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), is calling for full public funding of election campaigns. Meanwhile, Peter Bunting, co-chair of the People's National Party (PNP) national campaign committee, argues that the public disclosure of election donors will only occur if it is mandated by law.
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- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Donna-Lee Donaldson trial | Mario Deane trial | Kiprich trial postponed
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
MAY 20, 2025: A close friend of missing influencer Donna-Lee Donaldson testified Tuesday morning that she believed Donaldson was on the road when they last spoke on July 12, 2022, based on the sound of cars in the background… Presiding judge in the Mario Deane trial, Justice Courtney Daye, started his summation to the jury Tuesday, urging the seven-member panel to focus on the facts during their deliberations regarding the three police personnel being tried for Deane’s death in 2014… The case against Dancehall artiste Kiprich, who is being accused of promoting gang violence in a song, was today postponed in the St Catherine Parish Court because the case-file is incomplete… Opposition Spokesman on Health, Dr Alfred Dawes, is calling for the Auditor General and the Integrity Commission to investigate what he calls the $31-million purchase of a neurosurgical drill for the Bustamante Hospital for Children… IN SPORTS: Stoke City’s 30-year-old midfielder Lew...
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- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Nurses Protest Road Rage Assault, UTech Student Feared Dead & Crime Drops 42%
- Runtime
- 2:33
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
In this May 19, 2025 edition of Gleaner Minute, we cover Jamaica’s biggest news headlines — from health system tensions and missing persons to sports, crime stats, and currency updates.
🩺 Nurses Protest Nationwide
Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton says no services were disrupted despite nurses staging protests after one of their own was attacked in a road rage incident last week. The attacker, businessman Robert Bell, has been charged with multiple firearm and assault offenses.
🕊️ Remains Believed to Be Missing UTech Student Found
A heartbreaking update in the case of 20-year-old pharmacy student Anissa Dilworth: Police believe skeletal remains found in Portmore belong to her. A driver with the ride-share app InDrive has been arrested.
📉 Murders Down 42%
Latest police statistics reveal a 42% year-over-year drop in murders across Jamaica. As of May 17, there were 257 homicides, compared to...
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- JAMAICA NOW: 9-y-o killed | Seiveright pauses campaign | Group in Guyana wants Kartel song banned
- Runtime
- 17:30
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner #JamaicaNow
MAY 17, 2025: National outrage as nine-year-old Kelsey Ferrigon is murdered and her body dumped in a barrel… The trial of the cop accused of murdering Donna Lee Donaldson has started… Internal revolt grips the JLP in St Andrew North Central and Delano Seiveright suspends his campaign for the seat… The Auditor General’s Department has found that the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) cannot verify whether $54 million worth of fertiliser distributed through Members of Parliament between 2019 and 2023 reached legitimate farmers… The National Water Commission (NWC) has stopped sharing water-quality reports with the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC)… Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has declared that St Thomas is no longer the so-called forgotten parish following the opening of the $6-billion Morant Bay Urban Centre on Thursday… A group in Guyana wants one of Vybz Kartel’s songs banned in the country.
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- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Kartel’s T&T itinerary cut |Morant Bay Urban Centre open |Air taxis for Olympics
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
MAY 15, 2025: Trinidad and Tobago’s Defence Minister Wayne Sturge has ordered that the itinerary of Jamaican Dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel be cut, citing his past legal troubles… The Police are reporting that a third man who was involved with last week’s abduction of a teacher in Pell River, Hanover, was fatally shot by cops during an alleged confrontation in the parish on Wednesday… The defence team for Constable Noel Maitland this morning sought to establish that a taxi driver or a stalker may have been behind the disappearance of his girlfriend Donna-Lee Donaldson… The Morant Bay Urban Centre which is expected to be a significant catalyst for economic growth in St Thomas was officially opened by Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness today… IN SPORTS: Fans and VIPs can fly their way to venues at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics with the first air taxis ever to be used at a Games - Archer Aviation’s piloted electric air taxi known as Midnight.
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- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Vybz Kartel Song Faces Ban in Guyana, $54M Fertilizer Mystery & More
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
In this May 13, 2025 edition of Gleaner Minute, we dive into the biggest headlines impacting Jamaica and the region:
🎶 Vybz Kartel's “Good Like Jesus” Sparks Controversy in Guyana
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) in Guyana is calling for a ban on Kartel’s latest song, calling it blasphemous and offensive to Christian beliefs. Kartel is scheduled to perform in Guyana on May 24, but will this controversy affect his show?
🕊️ Donnelly Donaldson Trial Update
Sophia Lugg, Donnelly’s mother, testified that Constable Noel Maitland, Donnelly’s boyfriend and now murder accused, was the one who urged her to report her daughter missing. The trial continues.
🌾 $54M Fertilizer Audit Shocker
A new Auditor-General report reveals that the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) cannot account for whether fertilizer distributed between 2019 and 2023 reached legitimate farmers. Missing records...
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- JLP TURMOIL | Seiveright’s campaign pause shocks residents; warning sent to PM
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner #Election #JaVotes #DelanoSeiveright #StAndrewNorthCentral
MAY 14, 2025: The ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is battling internal revolt in St Andrew North Central as Delano Seiveright’s campaign pause fuels backlash over claims that the leadership is plotting to sideline him in favour of Christian Tavares-Finson.
On Tuesday, May 13, constituents were vocal in their support and sent a strong warning to Prime Minister and JLP Leader Dr Andrew Holness saying " if we nuh get Delano, we nah vote!"
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- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Seiveright pauses campaign | NWC no longer sharing data | Fraser-Pryce Drive
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
MAY 13, 2025: Amid escalating tensions over candidate selection in St Andrew North Central, Jamaica Labour Party Senator Delano Seiveright has decided to pause his campaign to succeed veteran parliamentarian, Karl Samuda… Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby says the National Water Commission will no longer share water quality data with the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation following the furore over its internal report in March… An inDrive taxi operator remains in custody as the police probe the disappearance of University of Technology, Jamaica student, 20-year-old Anisa Dilworth, who has been missing since last week Tuesday… The murder trial for Constable Noel Maitland, who is implicated in the 2022 killing of his girlfriend, Donna-Lee Donaldson, started this afternoon with testimony from Donaldson’s mother… IN SPORTS: Ashoka Road in Waterhouse, St Andrew, will be renamed Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Drive after the decorated World and Olympic Champio...
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- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Nine-year-old’s suspected killer fatally shot | Khadija Shaw wins Golden Boot
- Runtime
- 2:13
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
In this May 12, 2025 edition of Gleaner Minute, we cover the top headlines shaking Jamaica — from tragedy to triumph in crime, education, sports, and court news:
🔴 TOP STORIES THIS WEEK:
👧🏽 Giovanni Ellis Fatally Shot by Police: The man wanted in connection to the death of 9-year-old Kelsey Faragon was killed during a police operation in Clarendon. Ellis, also known as "Coolie Man," was previously charged with cruelty to a child and was on the run since her body was discovered.
🏫 St. Catherine Community in Mourning: Teachers and students at St. John’s Primary are grieving Kelsey’s loss. Spanish Town Mayor Norman Scott has pledged support to her family.
🚌 Hampton School Bus Crash: 14 students from Hampton School were injured in a bus crash near Holland Bamboo, St. Elizabeth. All were treated and released.
📱 TikToker “119” Case Postponed: Social media personality Milton Ray, aka 119, appeared in court ...
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- JAMAICA NOW: Cops demanding mobile password illegal | Fix The Bill – JTA | Alice back at Crab Circle
- Runtime
- 11:22
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner #JamaicaNow #JTA #FixTheBill #CrabCircle #BirthRate
MAY 10, 2025: The Government tells Police it is wrong to demand phone passwords without a court order… The Police have been instructed to pause the ticketing of motorists for daytime running lights (DRLs) that are pre-installed on their vehicles… Teachers threaten decisive action if law proposed to regulate the profession is not reviewed… After nine years of planning, Hardware & Lumber Limited has launched what it calls a game changer in affordable housing… There is a decline in births in Jamaica for 2025… The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Jamaica for its prudent economic management, highlighting major gains in debt reduction, inflation control, and record-low unemployment… Alice Waugh is back at Crab Circle… Two Jamaican women are to be deported from The Bahamas after pleading guilty to prostitution charges.
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- In April 2025, Jamaica recorded the lowest murder monthly count since 2000|| These Are The Facts
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
These Are The Facts: In April 2025, Jamaica reported 44 murders, the lowest monthly total since 2000. This follows March's record low of 48 homicides, marking consecutive months of historic declines. Since the beginning of the year, the country has experienced a significant acceleration in the reduction of homicides.
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- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Decline in births at Victoria Jubilee | New Pope named | 50 rounds of ammo found
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner #BirthRate #NewPope #Pope #LeoXIV #Catholic #Cricket
MAY 8, 2025: The Victoria Jubilee Hospital, Jamaica’s largest maternity facility, is seeing what is being called a significant decline in live births, moving from over 500 deliveries per month to just over 300… Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was on Thursday elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church… Corporal Elaine Stewart, one of the three cops charged in relation to the 2014 death of Mario Deane, on Thursday gave an unsworn statement declaring her innocence… A police operation in the Kingston West Police Division on Wednesday night led to the seizure of 50 rounds of ammunition… IN SPORTS: Chinelle Henry hit an unbeaten even century, the first of this year’s Women’s T20 Blaze, as defending champions Jamaica crushed Barbados by 62 runs on Wednesday....
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- VOX POP: Do you think Jamaica is a good place to raise a child?
- Runtime
- 3:35
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner #VoxPop #Opinion
MAY 7, 2025: Do you think Jamaica is a good place to raise a child?
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- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Unlawful to demand phone passwords | Tickets for DRLs paused | Mario Deane trial
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
MAY 7, 2025: Jamaican Authorities have admitted that it is unlawful for cops to demand a citizen’s cell phone password during a random stop… The Police have been instructed to pause the ticketing of motorists for daytime running lights (DRLs) that are pre-installed on their vehicles… The judge in the Mario Deane trial rejected an application from a defence lawyer for the jury to be allowed to visit and examine the Barnett Street Police Station Lock-Up, where Deane was beaten to death on August 3… IN SPORTS: Rising Jamaican sprint sensation and Louisiana State University standout Brianna Lyston has decided to call time on her amateur status, giving up her collegiate eligibility.
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- Carnival in Jamaica 2025: Revellers Sound Off on Music, Vibes & What Needs to Change
- Runtime
- 24:32
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
The streets were lit and the feathers were flying for Carnival in Jamaica 2025, but not everyone left satisfied. In this Gleaner Road March recap, we spoke with locals, first-timers, and visitors from across the globe to hear what they loved, hated, and want to see improve for next year. 🇯🇲🔥
🗣️ What people said:
Too much “Party” and “Carry It”? Overplayed or still a vibe?
Calls for more Jamaican culture and dancehall representation
Support for uniting Yardmas, Exodus, and GenXS for one epic road march
Requests for louder music, better event packages, and drinks included
International revelers say Jamaica’s Carnival is one-of-a-kind — but they want more local flavor!
Whether you're a seasoned feter or a Carnival rookie, this recap dives into the real experiences of 2025’s revellers and asks:
👉 What makes a good Carnival great?
👉 I...
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- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Alice Waugh back at Crab Circle | Two J’can women to be deported from Bahamas
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
MAY 6, 2025: Infamous crab and soup vendor Alice Waugh is back at Crab Circle, reigniting tensions as some vendors fear her presence could scare away customers… Two Jamaican women are to be deported from The Bahamas after they pleaded guilty and were fined US$500 each on prostitution charges… Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has announced a $2 million reward fund for information leading to the apprehension of killers of 14-year-old Terona Thomas, who was shot dead on Hill Avenue in Olympic Gardens on April 20… Three people died within seven hours on Monday in separate motor vehicle crashes in St Ann, including two along the Faith's Pen Main Road… IN SPORTS: The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) Competition’s Committee ruled Tuesday that Mount Pleasant Football Academy be fined $25,000 for exceeding the number of foreign players allowed on a match card in the Jamaica Premier League.
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- 'FIX THE BILL!' Teachers warn Gov’t not to cause more harm than good with law to regulate profession
- Runtime
- 22:48
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
MAY 6, 2025: President of Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) Dr Mark Smith was speaking at the JTA Special Press Conference on the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) Bill at the JTA Head Office on Church Street in Kingston on Monday, May 5, 2025.
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- THE GLEANER MINUTE: JTA says no to JTC Bill |Portland brother, sister charged with bribery of police
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
MAY 5, 2025: The Action Committee of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) met on Monday, a day after President Dr Mark Smith declared that the union is ready to “take all possible actions” to halt the parliamentary approval of the Jamaica Teaching Council Bill… A Portland man and his sister have been charged after allegedly attempting to bribe police personnel following the discovery of an illegal gun and ammunition at his home on May 3… Construction worker Errol Brooks was electrocuted while laying building blocks at a house along Golden Spring Road in St Andrew on Sunday… People’s National Party (PNP) General Secretary, Dr Dayton Campbell, has expressed shock at the death of Dr Rohan Williams, who served as councillor for the Ocho Rios Division from 2012 to 2016… IN SPORTS: Ten-man Tivoli Gardens clinched the sixth and final play-off spot in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) after a hard-fought, come-from-behind 2-1 win over Montego Bay United ...
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- Audrey Marks: From diplomacy to digital revolution
- Runtime
- 20:38
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner #SenatorAudreyMarks
After nearly a decade as Jamaica’s ambassador to the United States, Senator Audrey Marks is back home, leading a bold mission to modernise government and empower entrepreneurs through digital transformation.
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- Title
- Audrey Marks reflects on life, leadership, and the personal mission driving her return to Jamaica
- Runtime
- 22:46
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
MAY 4, 2025: After serving as Jamaica’s ambassador to the United States for nearly a decade, across three US presidencies and a global pandemic, Senator Audrey Marks has come home.
Now, as minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, responsible for efficiency, innovation and digital transformation, Marks brings not only global experience, but also a grounded sense of purpose. Beneath the titles and high-level policy work is a woman rooted in faith, family, and a desire to uplift others, especially women and children.
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- Title
- JAMAICA NOW: Hickey Police | Candy Wow remanded | JFJ protests police killings | TikTok Live murder
- Runtime
- 20:40
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner #JamaicaNow #Hickey #BurkinaFaso #IbrahimTraoré
MAY 3, 2025: Eyebrows have been raised at Jamaica’s Parliament after a memo warned staff they could face disciplinary action for showing up to work with visible skin marks — colloquially referred to as hickeys… Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ) leads anti-police violence protest; some tempers flared as police defenders countered… The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed major legislative changes mandating tougher prison sentences for convicted murderers… Twenty-five-year-old Jabari Johnson, also known as ‘Babaskenng, was gunned down Monday evening while live streaming on TikTok in Red Hills, St Andrew… Murders projected to be below 800 for 2025… Social media personality ‘Candy Wow’, whose real name is Keresia Brown, was remanded when she appeared in the St Catherine Parish Court on a charge of assault occasioning bodily harm… Three prospective People’s National Party (PNP) candidates in St J...
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- THE GLEANER MINUTE: PNP candidates file against campaign poster removal | PM Holness graduates
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
MAY 1, 2025: Three prospective People's National Party Candidates in St James - Andre Haughton, Janice Allen and Allan Bernard - have filed a claim in the Supreme Court seeking judicial review of the St James Municipal Corporation's decision to remove their campaign posters in the parish… Industrial action by drivers and mechanics at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) has been averted following a meeting between their union and the management of the JFB to address the issue of outstanding salary payments… The Westmoreland Circuit Court has adjourned the trial of three police personnel implicated in the 2014 death of Mario Deane until May 5, due to the unavailability of a doctor who was expected to testify for the prosecution today… Prime Minister Andrew Holness was conferred with his Doctor of Law and Policy Degree at the commencement ceremony at Northeastern University today in Boston, Massachusetts… IN SPORTS: Transgender women will be banned from playing on...
- Title
- Fatal Police Shootings Up 138% in Jamaica || These Are The Facts
- Runtime
- 2:23
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
In this episode of “These Are The Facts”, investigative journalist André Williams breaks down the troubling rise in fatal police shootings in Jamaica during the first 119 days of 2025. According to official data, 108 civilians have been killed by police in alleged confrontations so far — a shocking 138% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
📊 Key Facts Highlighted in This Report:
Fatal shootings by police have increased for five consecutive years
At this rate, Jamaica could surpass the 258 police-related deaths reported in 2023
Out of 189 fatal police shootings last year, 76 occurred during planned operations
24 victims were unarmed, and 10 were men with mental illness
No body-worn cameras have been used in any of these operations
JFJ (Jamaicans For Justice) is calling for urgent police reform, transparency, and accountability
The episode also ...
- Title
- Rastafarians rally in Montego Bay to support Burkina Faso's leader Ibrahim Traoré
- Runtime
- 4:09
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner #HaileSelassie #Rastafari #Rasta #BurkinaFaso #IbrahimTraoré
MAY 1, 2025: A group of Rastafarians on Wednesday gathered in downtown Montego Bay, St James, to publicly express solidarity with Ibrahim Traoré, the transitional president of Burkina Faso.
Chanting messages of African unity and waving pan-African flags, the group paid homage to the young African leader, whom they described as a symbol of resistance against neo-colonialism and Western interference in African affairs.
The peaceful demonstration drew curious onlookers and passersby as the Rastafarians shared their message of support.
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- Title
- JFJ leads protest in Half-Way Tree against rising police killings
- Runtime
- 14:07
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
A small group of protesters, clad in black gathered outside the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre in St Andrew on Tuesday, April 29 for a protest led by human rights lobby group Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ). The protest aimed to highlight what the organisation describes as an alarming rise in police killings across Jamaica.
There was also a counter-protest, clad in blue, in support of the police. Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness, though not at the protest, wore blue in solidarity with the police.
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- Title
- Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness speaks on the impact of Gang Warfare
- Runtime
- 3:14
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner #gangwarefare
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness speaking on the murder of a 14-year-old girl who was shot and killed in the crossfire of gang warefare in Denham Town. Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness visibly supported members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force on Tuesday by wearing blue. The wearing of blue on Tuesday by several persons, including Government members of parliament attending the sitting of the House of Representatives, was aimed at showing solidarity with the police and coincided with a demonstration organised by human rights group Jamaicans for Justice to protest what they have called a rise in police killings.
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- Title
- Jamaica Fire Brigade Commissioner defends firefighters amid criticisms over major Kingston blaze
- Runtime
- 10:27
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
Poor access to fire hydrants, prank calls, and persons unfamiliar with emergency numbers stymied a more efficient effort from the Jamaica Fire Brigade to Monday’s (April 28) major fire along Charles Street and Luke Lane in downtown Kingston, Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford, said Tuesday. Responding to criticisms levelled by members of the public regarding an alleged slow response to the fire, Beckford defended his officers and their actions.
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: JFJ protest police killings, counter-protest supports JCF | TikTok Live killing
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
APRIL 29, 2025: A small group of black-clad protesters led by Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ), gathered outside the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre in St Andrew on Tuesday for a demonstration against police killings… A counter-protest emerged with other persons wearing blue in solidarity with the police… The St Andrew North Police are probing the murder of 25-year-old Jabari ‘Babaskenng’ Johnson, who was killed during a live stream on TikTok on Monday in Red Hills… The Hunts Bay Police in St Andrew have launched a search for a 29-year-old prisoner Garfield ‘Camfa Ball” Dias who fled custody today while being treated at a hospital in the Corporate Area… Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade Stewart Beckford says poor access to fire hydrants, prank calls, and persons unfamiliar with emergency numbers stymied a more efficient response to Monday’s fire in downtown Kingston… IN SPORTS: Four teams - Humble Lion, Chapelton, Molynes, and Harbour View - f...
- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Donna-Lee Donaldson trial | Cop arrested on gun charges | 16 homeless after fire
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
APRIL 28, 2025: The prosecution is to decide whether it will proceed with the trial of Constable Noel Maitland, who was charged in 2022 with the murder of his girlfriend Donna-Lee Donaldson, following Tuesday’s outcome of three applications to allow witnesses to testify from overseas… A member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force has been arrested after he was allegedly held with an illegal gun in Kingston on Sunday… Sixteen people, including four children, are homeless after a fire destroyed homes along Charles Street and Luke Lane in downtown Kingston on Monday morning… Opposition Spokesman on Housing, Senator Professor Floyd Morris, has slammed the Holness administration’s housing record, accusing it of failing low and middle-income Jamaicans… IN SPORTS: Sixth place in the Jamaica Premier League Football Competition changed hands again after Waterhouse lost 2-0 to Arnett Gardens and Tivoli Gardens drew 2-2 with Chapelton Maroons in Sunday’s penultima...
- Title
- Glitz & Glamour at Yard Mas RYTZ | #Carnival #CarnivalInJamaica #Fête
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
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- Title
- Is it appropriate to dance with your ex during Carnival?
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
Do you think it's appropriate to dance with your ex during Carnival?
Share your thoughts in the comments.
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- Title
- First staging of Friday Jam by Gen XS
- Runtime
- 4:50
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
Gen XS set the tone right. A night packed with music, lights, and pure energy, this debut staging brought the heat and left the crowd wanting more. Catch the highlights, the vibes, and the unforgettable moments that started it all.
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- Title
- JAMAICA NOW: Gov’t probe Chinese workers at auto shop | Senior slams Kari Douglas |Pope Francis dies
- Runtime
- 12:44
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner #JamaicaNow #PopeFrancis #EasterMonday #Chinese #Mechanics #Politics
APRIL 26, 2025: The Government launches probe into Chinese workers at popular auto shop… JLP Councillor Susan Senior warns against family ties determining who replaces Karl Samuda as the party’s rep in St Andrew North Central… A person of interest has been named in a case of alleged theft and shooting in Lawrence Tavern, St Andrew, which JLP Senator Delano Seiveright says involved his driver… Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has issued a warning that a singular focus on increasing wages as a solution for the nation’s broader economic challenges would be doomed to failure… Opposition Leader Mark Golding says the upcoming general election will present Jamaicans with the choice of either sticking with what he argues is an unsuitable Andrew Holness administration or electing his PNP to lead… The Police have charged reputed gang leader, 33-year-old Orlando Grant, otherwise called 'Rufus...
- Title
- Gen XS Touchdown
- Runtime
- 1:06
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
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- Title
- How to teif a whine | XODUS Fête Gala #jamaicagleaner #carnival #bacchanal #xodus #fête
- Runtime
- 3:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: CRH admin block reopens | Gang leader on gun charges |Harmony Beach Park reopens
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
APRIL 24, 2025: The administrative block at the Cornwall Regional Hospital was reopened Thursday, marking a major milestone in the facility’s long-awaited multi-billion-dollar renovation… The Police have charged reputed gang leader 33-year-old Orlando Grant, otherwise called 'Rufus' or 'Glasses Man' from Grants Pen, who was held on a school compound on Easter Monday with a modified Glock-19 and 50 rounds of ammunition… The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) says Jamaicans and visitors can once again access the beachfront at Harmony Beach Park in St James, following its temporary closure… IN SPORTS: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Shericka Jackson and Kishane Thompson are among the athletes down to compete on Team Jamaica at the World Relays Set for China from May 10 to 11.
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- Title
- Illuminate lights up Sabina Park!
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
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- Title
- McKenzie promises drain fix for homeowners in Portmore community
- Runtime
- 12:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
APRIL 24, 2025: Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie has pledged to resolve a long-standing drainage issue along Texas Avenue in Independence City, Portmore, that has caused severe structural damage to at least three homes.
During a site visit on Tuesday, his second in three years, McKenzie announced that funding is now available to address the problem. However, he declined to disclose the exact amount, citing the procurement process, which, he said, will take up to six weeks.
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- Title
- VOX POP: With murders down 35%, do you feel safer in Jamaica?
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
In this episode of Gleaner Vox, we hit the streets of Portmore to ask one simple but powerful question:
👉 Do you feel safe in your community?
Portmore, once known as a crime hotspot, has seen significant changes in recent years. But do residents feel the difference? We spoke to real people to get their honest thoughts on crime, community safety, and day-to-day life in Portmore.
🔊 Here’s what they had to say:
Some feel safer now that gunshots are no longer heard regularly
Others are still on edge, especially those who rely on taxis to move around
Some believe that “minding your business” is the key to staying out of trouble
Others acknowledge that while things are better, safety still depends on where you are and what you do
This video captures the complex reality of safety in Jamaica — where peace in one area may not reflect the full picture.
...
- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: No takeover plan – Chinese auto shop | Mario Deane trial | Hydel set for Penns
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
APRIL 23, 2025: The Chinese-owned WH Car Service in Ferry, St Catherine says its goal is not to marginalise Jamaican mechanics but to collaborate and share expertise as it eyes expansion into other parts of the country… The former inmate of the St James-based Barnett Street Police Station Lock-Up, where Mario Deane was beaten in August 2014, today maintained that he was not lying about the involvement of one of the cops now on trial for Deane's death… Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) Norbrook Division Councillor Susan Senior has voiced strong disappointment over colleague Kari Douglas’ reported support for a rival candidate attorney Christian Tavares-Finson’s bid for the St Andrew North Central seat to succeed Karl Samuda… IN SPORTS: Jamaica’s Hydel High and US school Bullis High are expected to clash this Saturday as the Jamaican Girls’ School Champions seek their four straight Penn Relays High School Girls Championship of America 4x400 metres title.<...
- Title
- What Is I Love Soca? | Dancehall Meets Soca Energy!
- Runtime
- 4:34
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
If you’ve been living under a rock, Andrew Bellamy claims I Love Soca is more than just a party! The highly anticipated cooler-fete a staple in Jamaica’s Carnival and a YardMas affiliate.
In this video, we explore the vibes, vision, and evolution behind I Love Soca. Born from a desire to create a space for like-minded people who love soca, dancehall, and high-energy culture, I Love Soca has transformed into a massive melting pot of Caribbean music, fashion, and freedom.
🎶 Whether you're there for the power soca, the groovy jams, or the unique fusion of Jamaican dancehall with Trinidadian-style carnival, this event is all about celebrating who we are with rhythm, rum, and vibes!
We also hear from attendees on:
Why dancehall is essential in any soca party in Jamaica
Their favorite go-to soca songs for Carnival 2025
How iLove Soca keeps its events fresh, diverse, and world-cla...
- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Gang leader captured | NWC workers stage sickout | Christopher Taylor is back
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
APRIL 22, 2025: A reputed Corporate Area gang leader, who was wanted by the police in connection with a triple murder, was arrested on Monday during an operation at a primary school in St Andrew, where an event was scheduled to take place… Seventy-one-year-old Ikodel Wright, a janitor of Berwick Road in St Andrew, succumbed to injuries she sustained after being struck by a minibus in Cross Roads on Monday… The Health Ministry says just around 10 per cent of the approximately 200 facilities being operated across Jamaica as nursing homes are formally registered… Dozens of workers of the National Water Commission have been staging a sickout since Monday over wage-related issues, disrupting the supply of water to several communities… IN SPORTS: Veteran track coach Glen Mills has announced that Christopher Taylor is set to make his return to the track in the Men’s 200m event at the Racers Grand Prix on June 7.
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- Title
- Missionaries of the poor crucifixion- Good Friday
- Runtime
- 3:27
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
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- Title
- VOX POP: How concerned are you about the impact of US tariffs on imports from China?
- Runtime
- 2:48
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: No date on Portmore parish boundary | Clarendon man remanded for wife's murder
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
Director of Elections Glasspole Brown has disclosed that no definitive timeline can be provided for the completion of the realignment of constituency, electoral, and polling division boundaries in Portmore and the redefined parish of St Catherine. A prosecutor on Thursday told the Clarendon Parish Court that Anray Williams admitted to killing his wife during a domestic dispute at their home, which was set on fire, in a caution statement to the police. In Sports: EXCELSIOR HIGH on Wednesday extended their reign in the ISSA TIP Friendly Society schoolgirls football competition, winning their ninth straight title after defeating Holmwood Technical High 1-0 in the final.
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- Title
- DJ Matt Camps talks soca, Carnival in Jamaica
- Runtime
- 7:27
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
APRIL 16, 2025: DJ Matt Camps talks soca, Carnival in Jamaica
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: J'can Fugitive Nabbed; Kidnapped 13-Y-O Found; More JDF & JCF Members For Haiti
- Runtime
- 1:49
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
Stay informed with the latest headlines in this edition of the Gleaner Minute. Jamaican fugitive Orville Pernell, who escaped police custody in 2021 while awaiting extradition to St. Lucia on a murder charge, was finally captured in the U.S. on April 4 by immigration and customs enforcement agents. In another shocking case, a 13-year-old girl kidnapped from her home in Clarendon was rescued by police, with her own aunt suspected as the mastermind behind the crime.
On the international front, Jamaica has deployed a 21-member contingent of police and soldiers to Haiti as part of CARICOM’s multinational security force, aiming to restore order amid rising gang violence. Meanwhile, the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is revolutionizing education with its new CTEK qualification, offering modular learning for students to progress at their own pace.
In sports, Excelsior High is set to battle for their ninth consecutive schoolgirl fo...
