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JAMAICA NOW: Literacy improves at Pembroke Hall | Mom chopped to death | J’can med students in Cuba
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- JAMAICA NOW: Literacy improves at Pembroke Hall | Mom chopped to death | J’can med students in Cuba
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- 13:05
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- #JamaicaGleaner #JamaicaNow
FEBRUARY 21, 2026: Pembroke Hall High School reports a major literacy turnaround after last year’s national crisis… Jamaican medical students in Cuba plead for help as worsening shortages threaten their studies… Jamaica is renegotiating its medical cooperation programme with Cuba amid US pressure… Political tension erupts at a St Mary Health Centre opening… Shock and grief have gripped Marlin Way, Braeton, Portmore, after 63-year-old Sonia LaBeach Dillion was brutally chopped to death in her home Tuesday morning… Fresh controversy over the Morant Bay Urban Centre, as the Opposition demands answers over delays and utilities… Jamaica this week joined the world in mourning the loss of American Civil Rights Leader Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., who passed away Tuesday at age 84… Pastor Glen Samuels was elected President of the Jamaica Union Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists on Tuesday.
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- Political chaos erupts at Belfield Community Health Centre opening in St. Mary
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- 3:38
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- #JamaicaGleaner
The official opening of the Belfield Community Health Center, in St.Mary, was marred by political chaos, which triggered tension among supporters of the two major political parties on Thursday.
The flare-up started after former Member of Parliament (MP)for Southeast St Mary, Dr. Norman Dunn, was allowed to bring greeting near the ending of the function, which sparked a disruption amongst People’s National Party (PNP)supporters.
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- THE GLEANER MINUTE: UWI open to med students in Cuba |Robbery at GraceKennedy | Murders in St Thomas
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
FEBRUARY 19, 2026: The University of the West Indies, Mona, says it has received no official request to accept Jamaican medical students in Cuba, but can accommodate those who choose to return home… GraceKennedy has confirmed that a robbery occurred Thursday morning in the vicinity of its headquarters in downtown Kingston… Police in St Thomas are investigating the killing of an unidentified woman found with multiple chop wounds in the Roselle District on Thursday afternoon… Pastor Glen Samuels was on Tuesday elected President of the Jamaica Union Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists, to replace Pastor Everett Brown… IN SPORTS: Former West Indies cricketer Lawrence Rowe says he believes the regional side has the potential to win the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
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- ‘Death knell for small hotels’
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- 8:54
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- #JamaicaGleaner
As Jamaica’s tourism sector continues its post-Hurricane Melissa recovery, small hotel operators are warning that new tax measures slated for implementation in April 2027 could destabilise locally owned properties and weaken the island’s competitiveness.
Hoteliers say the timing of the proposed General Consumption Tax (GCT) increase, coupled with rising utility costs and lingering hurricane-related disruptions, creates what one stakeholder described as a “perfect storm”.
Sophie Grizzle-Roumel, hotelier at Charela Inn in Negril, Westmoreland, did not mince words.
“Talking as a small hotelier, it is a death knell for small Jamaican hotels,” Grizzle-Roumel said. “We have already had massive increases in electricity. We have gone through two [recent] hurricanes. We consistently stay open, pay our taxes, and keep our staff employed even when business is down. This will put tremendous pressure on the smaller hotels....
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- READING REVIVAL | Pembroke Hall High reports remarkable turnaround in less than a year
- Runtime
- 18:55
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner #Reading #Literacy #Improvement
Less than a year after a literacy crisis at Pembroke Hall High School drew national attention, the institution has reported a landmark academic turnaround.
Internal assessments have shown that 76 per cent of grade-seven students have advanced by two or more grade levels in reading, a success attributed to reduced class sizes, a specialised Grade 7 Academy model, and intensive remedial collaboration, principal Reverend Claude Ellis said.
Of the 220-student cohort, who have since matriculated to grade eight, 105 students improved two grade levels and 63 moved three or more grade levels, internal assessments showed. At the same time, 25 students showed no improvement, while 27 were not tested.
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- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Mother Killed in Portmore, Life Sentence in Gun Case, Cuba Medical Talks
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
A mother was killed and her daughter injured during an attack at their home in Braeton, Portmore, St Catherine. Police say the suspect, believed to be of unsound mind, fled the scene but was later apprehended in the community.
In St Andrew, Iyan Guzmore of Cedar Valley has been sentenced to life imprisonment after a gun and ammunition were found hidden in the ceiling of his Red Hills home. He must serve 15 years before becoming eligible for parole.
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness and the Opposition PNP have paid tribute to American civil rights leader Jesse Jackson Sr., who died at age 84.
Jamaica is renegotiating its long-standing medical cooperation agreement with Cuba, with nearly 300 Cuban doctors and specialists currently on the island under existing contracts.
In sports, Mica Moore finished 14th in the women’s monobob at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy. Jamaica also competed in the men’s slalom ...
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- His twin's death made him quit music! Jhoe Speng's journey through grief
- Runtime
- 17:23
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Jhoe Speng has always loved music. Raised in a family that prioritized creative expression, Speng’s love for music was surpassed by nothing; except his love for his twin brother. When the pair started their journey to becoming a recording artistes, it was his brother Sanjay’s determination to succeed that pushed them. So when Sanjay died unexpectedly of a brain tumor in 2021, Speng found the once robust symphony inside his head become deafeningly silent.
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- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Pembroke Hall High literacy improves | Patient dies on Bellevue compound
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
FEBRUARY 16, 2026: Less than a year after concerns about severe literacy gaps at Pembroke Hall High School in St Andrew, the institution is reporting that 76 per cent of grade-seven students have improved by at least two reading levels… Bellevue Hospital says that a patient died on its compound on Monday and an internal review is now underway to determine the circumstances… Three workers at a fast-food restaurant in Manchester have been charged in an alleged scheme to steal customers’ credit and debit card information and used it to buy Bitcoin… Jamaica recorded 19 murders between February 8 and 14 — the highest weekly total so far this year. That Brings The two-week total to 37 killings, surpassing January’s overall figure of 33… IN SPORTS: Montego Bay United clipped defending champions Cavalier 1-0 to remain atop the standings after their Jamaica Premier League (JPL) clash on Sunday.
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- COLD, DARK CUSTODY! Deported US military veteran outlines horrific ICE detention
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- 9:59
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- #JamaicaGleaner
The conditions inside the Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities in the United States will bring even a seasoned military veteran to tears, and for 65-year-old Godfrey Wade, the decorated US ex-soldier deported to Jamaica a week ago, for almost six months tears came nightly.
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- JAMAICA NOW: New taxes coming | Vaz accepts breach but no regrets | U17 Boyz World Cup bound
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- 22:38
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- #JamaicaGleaner #JamaicaNow #News
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- Can Edwin Allen break their Girls Champs record? || Chasing Champs
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- 2:57
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- #JamaicaGleaner
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- Valiant reads Toxic Tweets
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- 2:59
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- #JamaicaGleaner
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- THE GLEANER MINUTE: New taxes, economist disagrees | U17 Reggae Boyz World Cup bound
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
FEBRUARY 12, 2026: Economist Keenan Falconer says he did not expect the Government to introduce new taxes, arguing that after a crisis such as Hurricane Melissa, the conventional approach is to reduce or remove taxes to spur growth… The Holness administration will prioritise a new all-island electricity licence, Portmore parish status, tougher penalties for sexual crimes, and the restart of the constitutional reform process in the new legislative year… Three minors have been charged in connection with a series of threats targeting educational institutions since the start of the year… Twenty-seven-year-old businessman, Ceejay Wilson, accused of posing as a police officer to gain entry to a man’s home before fatally shooting him in Newport, Manchester earlier this month has been charged with murder… IN SPORTS: Sports Minster Olivia Grange says Jamaica’s Under-17 football team has put the country in a “great mood” after qualifying for the 2026 FIFA ...
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- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Soldier Killed in St Andrew, Cocaine Smuggling Case, Tax Relief Approved
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
A 24-year-old soldier, Daniel Crawford of Spalding, Clarendon, was shot and killed along Waltham Park Road in St Andrew on Tuesday night. Police say Crawford and an off-duty policeman were attending to a disabled vehicle about 9 p.m. when gunmen opened fire.
A British woman accused of attempting to smuggle seven pounds of cocaine concealed in festival mix and other food items was offered $5 million bail in the Kingston court. Prosecutors allege the drugs, valued at approximately $7 million, were found in her luggage during a December airport search. Her attorney maintains she had no knowledge of the cocaine.
In Manchester, a maintenance contractor mauled by two pit bulls at a company’s premises in 2010 has been awarded $1.2 million in general damages. The Supreme Court ruled that V. & M. Import & Export Company failed to properly secure its guard dogs.
The House of Representatives has approved amendments allowing limited ta...
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- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Mother, daughter fatally shot | No change on Corruption Index | 5.6 earthquake
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
FEBRUARY 10, 2026: The Police say a woman and her daughter were shot dead at a bar in Rocky Point, Clarendon, on Monday night while a third person remains hospitalised… Jamaica has recorded no change on the latest Corruption Perceptions Index, maintaining a score of 44, to be among countries with significant problems with corruption… JACDEN Group of Companies, led by PNP MP Dennis Gordon, says its work with the University Hospital of the West Indies is compliant and that an audit report does not link the company to procurement failures at the facility… A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook parts of eastern Jamaica early Tuesday morning, with residents feeling it in Kingston, St Andrew, St Thomas, and St Catherine… IN SPORTS: Cavalier ended their four-game losing streak in the Jamaica Premier League, with a dominant second-half display, beating Spanish Town Police 5-0 on Monday.
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- JAMAICA NOW: Court accepts Silvera’s plea | Nursing home eviction | Starlink procurement breach
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- 22:00
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- #JamaicaGleaner #JamaicaNow
FEBRUARY 8, 2026: Justice in the spotlight: A family in tears and a shocking guilty manslaughter plea from former PNP MP Jolyan Silvera in connection with the death of his wife, Melissa… Reputed gang leader Tesha Miller and 24 other-accused all pleaded not guilty to a sweeping 32-count indictment, covering murder, conspiracy to murder, shootings, robbery and participation in a criminal organisation… Elderly residents of Rhodes Nursing Home forced out as bailiffs clear the Half-Way Tree Road Property… Cabinet Minister Daryl Vaz has no regrets after the auditor general accuses him of breaking the law in Hurricane Melissa procurement… Jamaica Labour Party Member of Parliament Everald Warmington Has Been Appointed A Commissioner On The Electoral Commission Of Jamaica… Cool temperatures hit Jamaica but why did a St Catherine School principal force students to remove their sweaters?
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- St George's College gearing up for Champs 2026|| Chasing Champs
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- 2:45
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- #JamaicaGleaner
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- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Chief Justice Sykes accepts Silvera’s guilty plea | Schools to allow jackets
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- #JamaicaGleaner
FEBRUARY 5, 2026: Chief Justice Bryan Sykes on Thursday accepted the manslaughter guilty plea by former PNP MP Jolyan Silvera in connection with the death of his wife, Melissa, in November 2023… Thursday’s proceedings in the Clansman Gang Trial were adjourned after one of the defendants fell ill… The Ministry of Education says schools should allow students to wear jackets to classes amid cooler temperatures and strong winds across Jamaica due to a cold front… Jamaica Labour Party MP Everald Warmington is now a Commissioner on the Electoral Commission of Jamaica, the body that oversees the country's electoral system… IN SPORTS: The Jamaica Olympic Association committed a $2-million-dollar sponsorship to support Tennis Jamaica ahead of the country’s Davis Cup Group Two Play-Off tie against Uruguay February 7 to 8.
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- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Chief Justice Sykes to rule on Jolyan Silvera’s guilty plea | Chicken shortage
- Runtime
- 2:13
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
FEBRUARY 4, 2026: The prosecution has reportedly accepted a guilty plea to manslaughter on grounds of provocation from former PNP MP Jolyan Silvera in connection with the death of his wife, Melissa… Several wholesalers and retailers across the Corporate Area are reporting shortages of chicken, with some outlets completely out of stock and others limiting sales on Tuesday and Wednesday… Auditor General Pamela Monroe Ellis has flagged as a breach of the procurement law, the involvement of senior Cabinet Minister Daryl Vaz in the purchase of 200 Starlink devices for Jamaica’s hurricane response… IN REGIONAL NEWS: The United States Government Wednesday said it has not asked St Lucia to stop sending its nationals to study medicine in Cuba… IN SPORTS: Head coach Marlon Hylton said discipline, resilience and teamwork carried Jamaica’s Under-17 Reggae Girlz to a crucial win over Honduras and automatic qualification to the final round of the Concacaf Women’s ...
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- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Court to Rule on Jolyan Silvera Plea; Nursing Home Evictions Begin
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
Chief Justice Bryan Sykes is expected to rule on Thursday on whether to accept former PNP MP Jolyan Silvera’s guilty plea to manslaughter in the death of his wife, Melissa Silvera.
Meanwhile, bailiffs have begun evicting Rhodes Nursing Home in St Andrew, affecting 18 elderly residents, including four bedridden patients. Jamaica Public Service reports widespread power outages caused by strong winds linked to a cold front, while the Meteorological Service warns of continued unsettled weather with showers, thunderstorms, and another cold front expected later this week.
In sports, Craig Butler says Dujuan “Whisper” Richards’ loan move from Chelsea to Leicester City is a positive step in the young footballer’s development. Currency and weather updates follow.
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- Fire destroys a four-bedroom house in Denbigh
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- #JamaicaGleaner
A fire destroyed a four-bedroom house in Denbigh, May Pen, Clarendon on Saturday morning (January 31, 2026), leaving eight people homeless.
Member of Parliament for Clarendon Central, Delroy Williams, visited the scene on Sunday, February 1, 2026, and said he will help the fire victims.
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- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Former PNP MP Pleads Guilty as Jamaica Sees Historic Crime Drop
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- #JamaicaGleaner
Former People’s National Party Member of Parliament Jolyan Silvera has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of his wife, Melissa Silvera. The plea was entered on Monday, the same day his murder trial was scheduled to begin. It remains unclear whether the plea will be accepted by the prosecution or the court.
Meanwhile, Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith has renewed calls for a review of Jamaica’s sentencing guidelines following the 12-year sentence handed down to Antwone Grey for setting his former girlfriend on fire. The minister described the sentence as surprisingly low and expressed empathy with the victim’s family.
Jamaica recorded 33 murders in January, the lowest monthly figure in 25 years and a 55 per cent reduction compared to the same period last year. Despite the decline, State Minister Abka Fitz-Henley has warned that violent crime remains a serious concern following four weekend killings in Manchester....
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- Ammar's in downtown Kingston gutted by fire
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- #JamaicaGleaner
The Ammar’s department store in downtown Kingston was gutted by a fire Sunday, February 1, 2026. The losses are believed to be in the millions.
The fire department indicated that a call reporting a blaze at the establishment was received in the morning.
A unit from the York Park Fire Station responded and reinforcements from other fire stations were called in.
Around 30 firefighters worked to battle the blaze.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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- Sixty Eight year old struggles to fulfil home ownership ambition after alleged encroachment
- Runtime
- 11:44
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
A 68-year-old man’s lifelong dream of owning a home is in jeopardy amid claims that the Ministry of Housing has encroached on his property in Spanish Town, St Catherine.
Fighting back tears, Willie Rowe said his long-held ambition was derailed last year when he visited Lot 6, Naseberry Grove, to lay out the foundation for his house and discovered that a section of the land had been fenced off by another party.
“I asked my neighbour if they see who do dat. They said they don’t know who but is some ministry man – some government people,” he recalled.
As he searched for boundary pegs to confirm that his land had been trespassed on, the market vendor told The Sunday Gleaner that he purchased the property in 2022 through a mortgage arrangement with the National Housing Trust (NHT) for approximately $2.5 million.
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- DEATHBED CONFIDANTE | Dr Kanchana Bandara-Coore tells of the last testament of many in transition
- Runtime
- 13:54
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner #Health
FEBRUARY 1, 2026: From concerns about the welfare of a special needs child or children, a wayward son or daughter who have caused sorrow and grief, worries about the treatment of a spouse who will be left behind, to their own wishes about how they leave this world, medical doctor Dr Kanchana Bandara Coore, has had the privilege of confidence of her departing patients.
The Sri Lankan-born Jamaican medical doctor, who studied at the University of the West Indies, Mona, and who works in private medical care after serving at Mandeville Regional and Kingston Public Hospitals, said, nothing in her training prepared her for some of what persons in transition say, and neither does it prepares how to cope when patients pass.
During her 30-years—in practice, she has developed a special interest a palliative care approach, “which looks at the patients that we care for as people, rather than people that we care for with diseases that we treat.”
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- JAMAICA NOW: SSP Cameron granted bail | Multi-million-dollar fraud probe | ‘Sly’ Dunbar dies
- Runtime
- 15:26
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner #JamaicaNow
JANUARY 31, 2026: Senior Superintendent Wayne Cameron granted bail amid fraud allegations at the Police Officers Association… A medical doctor is among three persons charged in an alleged $600-millon scheme… Agriculture Minister Floyd Green faced intense cross-examination this week in the murder trial of six policemen accused of the 2013 killings of 3 men in St Andrew… The People’s National Party (PNP) says it will approve a committee on Monday to investigate sexual harassment allegations by Councillor Julian Chang against Westmoreland Central MP Dwayne Vaz… Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is urging Latin America and the Caribbean to abandon fragmented national agendas, calling instead for unified regional action… The Government, this week, launched the implementation of flexible work arrangements within the public sector, starting on a phased basis on February 2, with staggered working hours… Reggae Legend Passes: Drummer ‘Sly’ Dunb...
- Title
- Can Kingston College win Boys Champs 2026?|| Chasing Champs
- Runtime
- 2:25
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: SSP Wayne Cameron Charged, Teacher Held Over Gun Threat, Roads Repair Plan
- Runtime
- 2:46
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
Senior Superintendent of Police Wayne Cameron has been charged with fraudulent conversion and larceny as a servant, following a recommendation from the Director of Public Prosecutions. The charges come amid an ongoing legal dispute involving Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake and Cameron’s removal as chairman of the Police Officers’ Association.
In other developments, a teacher has been taken into custody after allegedly pulling a firearm on his girlfriend during a domestic dispute in Greater Portmore, St Catherine. Police say the educator is being held on multiple charges, including possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of ammunition.
Meanwhile, the Government says approximately 200 roads damaged by Hurricane Melissa are to be repaired by the end of March under a $1.7-billion emergency programme. Cabinet has also approved the development of a framework to establish a single road authority to address fragmented...
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- THE GLEANER MINUTE: 100lbs of cocaine seized at Sangster Airport | Teen cleared of murder charge
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
JANUARY 28, 2026: The Police are seeking the public’s help in locating Renaldo Brooks, a St. Elizabeth farmer, in connection with the seizure of more than 100 pounds of cocaine at Sangster International Airport on Monday… The Police say a man wanted for murder, Omoy ‘Not Nice’ Largie, was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation in Green Island, Hanover, on Monday. Another man wanted for murder, Alex ‘Raw Dog’ Brown, surrendered in Clarendon on Tuesday… A 17-year-old boy has been cleared of a murder charge in St Catherine after the prosecution conceded it could not disprove that he acted in self-defence… The Police are investigating the suspected suicide of 73-year-old Shelia Collette Garrick, whose body was found hanging from a window at her St Andrew home on Monday night… IN SPORTS: Jamaica Bobsled and Skeleton Federation (JBSF) president Chris Stokes says long-term corporate sponsorships and strategic partnerships have been key to the qual...
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- Waltham Park Road & Maxfield Avenue Taxi Protest
- Runtime
- 8:37
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
Thursday, February 22, 2026
Taxis operating along the Waltham Park Road & Maxfield Avenue routes banded together in a protest against the moving of their typical loading area as directed by the transport authority. Later, the police along with other stakeholder hosted a meeting with said protesters to air their grievances.
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: MP called ‘liar’ in murder trial | IC struggles to keep staff | Bob Clarke dies
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
JANUARY 27, 2026: Defence Attorney Hugh Wildman accused Agriculture Minister Floyd Green of being “a consummate liar” during cross-examination in the murder trial of six policemen charged in the 2013 killings of three men in St Andrew… Integrity Commission executive director Craig Beresford says the agency is struggling to retain and attract skilled staff because its salaries are uncompetitive compared with other investigative bodies… Veteran broadcaster Walter Charles ‘Bob’ Clarke, who hosted the programme ‘Memories’ on IRIE Fm died on Tuesday morning, after a period of illness. He was 75… The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recently rolled out a three-day drone pilot training programme in Montego Bay, St James, to expand surveillance operations and boost its crime-fighting capacity… IN SPORTS: Jamaica’s Under-17 Reggae Girlz will continue their hunt for a place in the 2026 FIFA U17 World Cup when they play hosts Aruba on Tuesday.
- Title
- South Camp traffic alarm
- Runtime
- 5:47
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- #jamaicagleaner
School administrators in the immediate environs where a new 5,000-square-foot PriceSmart location is earmarked for opening by the end of this calendar year, are viewing with some concern how the development will impact the area.
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- Title
- UNDP Eyes Changes For The Future: Tackling Inequity & Climate Change
- Runtime
- 14:15
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
AS IT marks 50 years of partnership in Jamaica today, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is citing its work in climate resilience and justice reform as pillars of its local legacy.
However, with less than five years to go to the Vision 2030 deadline, the organisation has also paired this commemoration with a candid look at developmental gaps, and said it is pivoting its strategies to address the emerging issues of a post-vision 2030 era.
“Unfortunately, we see such a complex development agenda and a complex environment ahead of us if we look ahead,” Dr Kishan Khoday, UNDP resident representative, said during an interview with The Gleaner.
“We do many analyses on the future of development and so, looking ahead, it’s really important to build on that kind of multidimensional risk approach to development policy and planning going forward.”
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Sly Dunbar Dies at 73, $600M Fraud Probe, SSL Executives to Supreme Court
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
Legendary drummer and Taxi Records co-founder Lowell “Sly” Dunbar has died at age 73. His wife confirmed that the influential Jamaican musician passed away at home early Monday morning following a period of illness, prompting tributes across the global music industry.
Meanwhile, law enforcement authorities say more than $600 million was allegedly siphoned from five financial institutions in a highly sophisticated fraud scheme. Three people, including a medical doctor and an executive assistant, have been charged as investigations continue.
In other developments, criminal cases involving former executives of the collapsed investment firm Stocks & Securities Limited have been transferred to the Supreme Court, following a move by the Director of Public Prosecutions. The accused face multiple charges linked to the company’s collapse.
Also making headlines, three police officers assisted in the safe delivery of a baby at a h...
- Title
- JAMAICA NOW: Maitland found guilty | Ninja Man’s son suffers stroke in prison | ‘Cat’ Coore passes
- Runtime
- 18:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner #JamaicaNow
JANUARY 24, 2026: Police Constable Noel Maitland is found guilty of murder, but donna-lee donaldson’s body has never been found. Her mother says justice is not closure… Jahneil Ballentine, the incarcerated son of Dancehall Artiste Ninja Man, is reportedly fighting for his life after suffering a stroke while in custody… The Police and Body Worn Cameras - Why the Commissioner says he may drop diplomacy to call out what he describes as lies… No ideological fantasies - As Jamaica navigate high-stakes geopolitics, Prime Minister Holness warns against outdated mindsets he argues threaten Jamaica’s economic independence… The nation is mourning the death of Reggae icon, Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore.
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- Title
- Massive fire at JUTC Bus Depot in Kingston!
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
Flames ripped through sections of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) depot in Rockfort, East Kingston, on Tuesday afternoon, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky and triggering an emergency response from firefighters.
The blaze reportedly broke out about 3:00 p.m. in the section of the depot where out-of-service buses are parked. Firefighters rushed to the scene and worked feverishly to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to other areas of the facility.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Noel Maitland found guilty | Security issue at The Queen’s School
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
JANUARY 22, 2026: Police Constable Noel Maitland has been found guilty of the murder of his girlfriend, 24-year-old social media influencer Donna-Lee Donaldson… Classes at The Queen’s School in St Andrew were disrupted Wednesday due to a reported security issue… A St Mary Man died on Wednesday after he was reportedly electrocuted while in the Warwick Castle District of Gayle… Defence Attorneys have renewed complaints about access to correctional facilities, saying new notices from the Department of Correctional Services appear to restrict the use of laptops and tablets to weekdays… IN SPORTS: West Indies Under-19s secured a 55-run victory over South Africa in their ICC Under-19 World Cup Group Match on Thursday.
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- Title
- Suspected murder-suicide in Harbour View
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
The Kingston Eastern police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide that occurred on Dorado Drive in Harbour View on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Deputy Superintendent Michelle Campbell, who is in charge of the East Kingston Police Division, confirmed to The Gleaner that investigators are probing the deaths of a man and a woman.
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: MOCA arrests 3 people in fraud probe | Politician testifies in murder trial
- Runtime
- 2:08
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
JANUARY 21, 2026: The Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) has arrested three people in connection with a what it describes as a massive, multi-million-dollar fraud investigation affecting several financial institutions across the island... A senior politician has testified in the murder trial of six policemen that he saw an officer open fire on one of the now-deceased men after the man exited a vehicle with his hands raised during a 2013 operation in St Andrew… A 68-year-old Canadian tourist drowned off the coast of Negril, Westmoreland, on Tuesday after the boat he was travelling on was reportedly struck by a large wave and capsized… Defence Attorney Christopher Townsend described as half-done and bad, the police investigation into the killing of social media personality Donna-Lee Donaldson… IN SPORTS: Sports Minister Olivia Grange has congratulated Jamaica’s Bobsleigh Teams on qualifying for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy call...
- Title
- THE GLEANER: Judge Exits Court During Triple Murder Trial as Police Killings Rise
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
Justice Sonia Bertram-Linton abruptly left the bench on Tuesday following a heated exchange between senior prosecutor Kathy-Ann Pyke and defence attorney Hugh Wildman during the trial of six police officers accused of a 2013 triple murder. The incident occurred after an objection was raised during testimony from the prosecution’s main witness.
New figures from the Independent Commission of Investigations show that 21 Jamaicans have been fatally shot by security forces so far this month, marking the 14th consecutive month in which at least 20 people have been killed by law enforcement. The trend has intensified public scrutiny of police use of lethal force, even as authorities maintain that the shootings occurred during confrontations and point to expanded use of body-worn cameras to improve accountability.
Meanwhile, parents of children admitted to the Bustamante Hospital for Children can now remain with them until 10 p.m. daily under a...
- Title
- PICTURE THIS: Remembering Stephen 'Cat' Coore
- Runtime
- 3:25
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner #CatCoore #Reggae #ThirdWorld #Cellist #Guitarist #Music
JANUARY 19, 2025: Legendary Jamaican musician Stephen 'Cat' Coore died suddenly on Sunday evening (January 18, 2026), leaving family, friends and fans across the world in mourning. Coore, born April 6, 1956, had, for more than 50 years, been guitarist and cellist for iconic reggae band Third World.
Culture Minister Olivia Grange has hailed Coore as a unique talent and a true Reggae ambassador, whose passing is a tremendous loss.
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Tributes Pour in for Stephen “Cat” Coore, Transport Authority Probe, & More
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness and Opposition Leader Mark Golding have paid tribute to Stephen “Cat” Coore, the founding member of the legendary reggae band Third World, who died suddenly on Sunday at age 69. Coore, a guitarist and cellist, was with the band for more than 50 years and is being remembered as a pioneer in Jamaican music.
The Transport Authority has removed an employee from frontline duties as it investigates a video circulating on social media showing the officer drawing a firearm during a road operation. The authority says the behaviour does not align with its training or standard operating procedures.
The Auditor General’s Department has criticised the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining for compromising transparency after awarding nearly $870 million in contracts without review by its procurement committee. The department says the lapse breached government guidelines and increased the risk that the mini...
- Title
- JAMAICA NOW: Green Card freeze | Damning UHWI Auditor General’s Report | CRH doctors, nurse protest
- Runtime
- 16:02
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner #JamaicaNow
JANUARY 17, 2026: Jamaicans at home and abroad brace for indefinite delays as the US pauses processing of immigrant visas… A damning Audit of the University Hospital of The West Indies has uncovered serious breaches in procurement and governance, prompting multiple investigations and high-level interventions… Prime Minister Holness issues a stern warning as Hurricane Shelter Grants roll out nationwide… Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says power was restored to some sections of Westmoreland on Friday… The Government says it will be producing “receipts” as part of its new approach to combat the spread of "misinformation" in the public domain… Power, protests and policing - from lingering blackout frustrations to the Donna-Lee Donaldson murder case, the week’s top social and security stories.
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- Title
- GOODHEART: Eight-year-old Lake Anthony returns to Jamaica to give back
- Runtime
- 5:58
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner #GoodHeart
JANUARY 17, 2026: Small in age but big in heart, eight-year-old entertainer Lake Anthony made a heartfelt return to Jamaica, distributing hurricane relief supplies and toys to uplift residents of Black River in St Elizabeth. A talented musician from Chico, California, he was brought to the island by Jam for Jamaica, with support from Food for The Poor Jamaica and the Bob Marley Foundation, for charity give-back efforts in St Elizabeth and a concert in Negril.
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: $155m not extravagant for JTB trips says Auditor General | Foreigners robbed
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
JANUARY 15, 2026: The Auditor General’s Department says there is no evidence to support allegations that nearly $155 million dollars in overseas trips involving Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett and Jamaica Tourist Board officials were extravagant… The Ruling JLP’s youth arm, Young Jamaica, has dismissed Opposition Health Spokesman Dr. Alfred Dawes’ claims that oversight failed at the University Hospital of the West Indies… St Andrew North Police are warning the public after two foreign nationals were allegedly robbed while visiting the ‘Lookout’ area in Golden Acres, Red Hills early Wednesday… Inspector Martin Walker, charged in a multi-million-dollar cocaine seizure in Woodford Park, St. Andrew, was granted $2.5-million-dollar bail during his first court appearance Wednesday… IN SPORTS: Jamaica Football Federation President Michael Ricketts says the Reggae Girlz have a historic opportunity to qualify for the 2028 Olympics after Concacaf’s Wome...
- Title
- Christopher Bovell has died
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
He passed away today after falling ill while overseas.
Born on October 7, 1938, Bovell attended Munro College and later Cambridge University in the United Kingdom.
He practised as a solicitor in the Supreme Court (Jamaica) in 1964.
In 1979, he became a director of GraceKennedy and served in that position for 30 years.
He also served as the treasurer of the Jamaica Labour Party, from 1983-1989.
As a member of the St Margaret’s Anglican Church, he served as secretary of the Incorporated Lay Body of the Anglican Church in Jamaica in the Province of the West Indies from 1983-1989.
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- Title
- Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton speaks on fraud probe at UHWI
- Runtime
- 4:32
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
JANUARY 14, 2026: The board of the University Hospital of the West Indies has reported “specific matters” from a report on the procurement activities of the hospital to the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Fraud Squad and the Jamaica Customs Agency. Following the tabling of a report from the Auditor General’s Department in Parliament on Tuesday, the board said the relevant authorities have been apprised of the audit.
Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton commented on the matter while touring the ongoing construction of the new Old Harbour Comprehensive Health Centre at 29 East Street, Old Harbour in St Catherine on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: US to Suspend Immigrant Visas for Jamaicans, Baby Murder Suspect Assaulted
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
The United States has announced it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Jamaica, whose nationals are considered likely to rely on public assistance while living in the U.S. The suspension is scheduled to take effect on January 21 and will not apply to temporary tourist or business visas.
Meanwhile, Leoda Bradshaw, the woman accused of murdering a 10-month-old baby and the child’s mother, appeared in court following allegations that she was assaulted while in custody at the Bridgeport lock-up in Portmore, St Catherine. The matter has been postponed to January 23.
The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) has reported specific issues from a procurement report to the Jamaica Constabulary Force following an Auditor General’s report which found that dozens of contracts lacked proper documentation and that the hospital’s tax-exempt status was used to import items for private compan...
- Title
- In Memoriam : Those Who Left Us In 2025
- Runtime
- 2:52
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
The year 2025 saw the passing of many prominent Jamaicans whose contributions left lasting marks on the nation's culture, politics, sports, and public life. From celebrated musicians to pioneering educators, politicians, and community leaders, these individuals shaped Jamaica's identity both at home and abroad. Their legacies – spanning decades of achievement, service, and inspiration – continue to influence generations, and their deaths were widely mourned across the island and the diaspora. The following is a list of notable Jamaicans who passed away in 2025 honoring their lives and accomplishments.
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Noel Maitland case | ‘Blood Stain’ captured | Patrick Hylton now PSOJ president
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
JANUARY 13, 2026: Constable Noel Maitland told a jury on Tuesday that he would ‘never kill his girlfriend, the social media influencer Donna-Lee Donaldson, who went missing in July 2022… Police in St Catherine have captured Courtney ‘Blood Stain’ Ashley, an alleged gang leader wanted in several St Andrew murders… Minister of Works Robert Morgan has dismissed Opposition claims that billions of dollars spent on road rehabilitation have failed to improve conditions, urging the PNP to “replace rhetoric with verifiable facts”… Patrick Hylton, former CEO of the NCB Financial Group, has been appointed president of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica… IN SPORTS: President of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) Garth Gayle has expressed concern over the recent cancellation of two of the country’s major developmental track and field meets.
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