Jamaica Gleaner
In Memoriam : Those Who Left Us In 2025
- 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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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: C-TOC senior cop on cocaine charge, Ambassador Curtis Ward has died
- Runtime
- 2:11
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
The police have charged a senior cop attached to the Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigations Branch (C-TOC) in relation to the seizure of a quantity of cocaine in Kingston last week. Ambassador Curtis Ward is being hailed as a distinguished ‘son of the soil’ who served Jamaica with care and integrity and was someone who was committed to public service.
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- Title
- GLEANER 2025 YEAR IN REVIEW
- Runtime
- 31:47
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
JANUARY 11, 2026: 2025 was a year that tested Jamaica’s resilience - battered by natural disaster, shaped by political contest, marked by historic shifts in crime, and punctuated by moments of triumph and tragedy.
These are 13 of the biggest stories that defined Jamaica in 2025.
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: ‘Fake doctor’ charged | INDECOM fines cop | 2026 Western Relays cancelled
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
JANUARY 8, 2026: The police have charged 52-year-old Horace Haughton, also known as ‘Dr. Perez’ or ‘Dr. Maddison,’ in connection with an alleged overseas employment scam that reportedly duped over $7 million from more than 200 applicants… Police Constable Onardo Walker has been fined $350,000 or faces 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to failing to comply with a lawful order from the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM)… Supreme Court Judge Dale Palmer has dismissed the prosecution’s request to adjourn the trial of alleged Clansman Gang Leader Tesha Miller and 24 others until June… Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has reaffirmed that his authority flows from the people, telling Maroons in Accompong that their rights, land, and resources are protected under Jamaican Sovereignty… IN SPORTS: Organisers of the Western Relays have announced the cancellation of the 2026 staging, citing uncertainty over the availability of the GC Foste...
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- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Two Dead in St Thomas Altercation, Cops Hunt Kenroy ‘Papa’ Willis & More
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
A deadly altercation in St Thomas left two men dead, including a senior citizen, on Tuesday. Troy Beckford, 33, who allegedly punched 75-year-old Joseph Douglas and tried to flee, also died after falling and sustaining injuries.
The St Andrew North police are searching for Kenroy Willis, also known as “Papa”, who is wanted in connection with four murders. The police are urging Willis to report to the nearest police station immediately.
Former UN judge Patrick Robinson is calling for constitutional reform to prevent Jamaican courts from overturning the Chief Justice’s rulings. His comments follow the Court of Appeal’s decision to quash a 2019 murder conviction presided over by Chief Justice Bryan Sykes.
Trade unionist Senator Lambert Brown has condemned the practice by some regional health authorities of diverting employees’ salary deductions to other uses such as overtime payments. The issue was raised on Tuesday du...
- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: $75m not for church rebuilding | 12 killed by security forces in first 5 days
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
JANUARY 6, 2026: Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the Government’s $75-million allocation to churches damaged by Hurricane Melissa is not for rebuilding, but to help clear debris and prepare properties for repairs… The Opposition People’s National Party is calling on the Jamaican Government “to stand up for and unequivocally support” international law after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured by US forces on January 3… The Independent Commission of Investigations says twelve people have been shot and killed by members of the security forces in the first five days of 2026… King’s Counsel Jeremy Taylor, one of Jamaica's most senior prosecutors, has been appointed Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of the Turks and Caicos Islands… IN SPORTS: Michael Ricketts, President of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), has confirmed the technical committee will meet Tuesday to make a recommendation on whether to offer Hubert Busby a con...
- Title
- A Century of Grace: At 100, Mama Birdie Still Reads Life Clearly
- Runtime
- 4:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- #jamaicagleaner
With a life rooted in faith, and a legacy built on love, Anita Gertrude Morrison said she felt blessed to witness her heritage as her family and friends came together at the Pilgrim Church of God in Roberts Field, St Andrew, recently to celebrate her 100th birthday.
“I feel so happy,” the centenarian told The Gleaner. It’s the blessings of God, she said, that have kept her healthy, with no chronic illnesses at her advanced age, and sharp eyesight that allows her to still be able to read for pleasure.
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Police Warn Against Complacency as Murders Drop, Two Killed in Trelawny Crash
- Runtime
- 1:52
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
Jamaica’s Commissioner of Police, Dr Kevin Blake, is warning officers not to become complacent despite a 41 per cent drop in murders in 2025, the lowest in 31 years. He urged the force to convert momentum into discipline, unity, and integrity to strengthen both the police and the nation.
Two people were killed in a crash along the Cooper’s Pen main road in Trelawny on Sunday night. Preliminary reports suggest excessive speed and loss of control may have caused the collision.
A 45-year-old Honduran national has been charged with illegal entry after he was found wandering in Spanish Town, St Catherine on Sunday.
Police say Rodolfo Enrique Olin told investigators he had been left on Pedro Cay by colleagues while fishing for lobsters.
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- Waterhouse FC honor Fraser-Pryce for ‘extraordinary 18-year career’
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- #JamaicaGleaner
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (left) recieves a citation from the Waterhouse Football Club, presnted by Bruce Bicknell (chairman, Waterhouse FC) and Nicola Bicknell (director, Waterhouse FC) in honour of her achievements in track and field. The presentation took place at half-time during the Molynes FC vs Waterhouse FC Jamaica Premier League fixture.
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- Title
- Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Hosts Annual Kids’ Christmas Treat Through Her Pocket Rocket Foundation
- Runtime
- 2:37
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
Olympic gold medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce brought smiles to dozens of children as her Pocket Rocket Foundation hosted its annual kids’ Christmas treat in Jamaica. The recap captures fun-filled moments from the event, including games, attractions and festive activities, along with a brief interview in which Fraser-Pryce explains why the Christmas treat remains a cornerstone of the foundation’s mission and shares insight into upcoming philanthropic projects planned for the new year.
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- Title
- Joseph Matalon, Executive Chairman, Pays Tribute to Anthony “Tony” Smith
- Runtime
- 5:00
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- #JamaicaGleaner
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- Title
- Hurricane losses fail to break the fighting spirit of a young farmer
- Runtime
- 10:54
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
The resilience so often used to describe the Jamaican farmer is clearly exemplified in 35-year-old Latoya Barrows-Johns, who, along with her partner, operates a 15-acre crop and livestock farm at Salt Pond, a section of the Bernard Lodge in St Catherine.
Barely a year old, the farm – with three workers – was ravaged by Hurricane Melissa in October. Acres of pumpkin, okra, sweet pepper and other crops were destroyed, while goats and pigs perished. Losses are put at over $3 million.
Burrows-Johns, who had agricultural produce slated for the lucrative Christmas market, said those plans were severely disrupted.
Despite the setback, the young female farmer, who grew up watching her parents cultivate crops for the Jamaican food market in St Mary, has refused to give up on her lifelong dream of operating a successful farm.
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- 30+ Fashion Show and Expo celebrating beauty, style at any age
- Runtime
- 8:49
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- #jamaicagleaner #Fashion
Every woman deserves to look and feel beautiful, no matter her age or size; that's the cornerstone of Stephanie Elliott-Gunning's 30+ Fashion Show and Expo.
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- Christmas treat for hurricane-battered Catherine Hall, Westgreen
- Runtime
- 6:32
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
The neighbouring communities of Westgreen and Catherine Hall in Montego Bay, St James, which experienced major flooding during the passage of Hurricane Melissa in October, got a much-welcomed Christmas treat over last weekend, thanks to a joint venture by the Montego Bay Freezone (MBFZ) and Global Services of Jamaica (GSAJ).
‘There are a lot of young people here at the free zone who are living in this community, and so we were reaching out to offer a helping hand,” said Gloria Henry, the vice-president of business process outsourcing (BPO) and logistics at the Port Authority of Jamaica.
“We just want to give a little spirit of Christmas to the residents.”
The two communities were considered ‘ground zero’ after the hurricane as they were partially covered in mud, which flowed freely in the community as the Barnett River breached its banks. The ground floors of most of the homes were left buried under silt, and seve...
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- Black River mayor calls for compassion and support at St Elizabeth Christmas tree lighting
- Runtime
- 8:17
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
Mayor of Black River Richard Solomon has urged residents to remember families still living in severe discomfort following Hurricane Melissa, even as St Elizabeth marked the Christmas season with a scaled-down tree-lighting ceremony on Monday night.
“Some persons are still picking up the pieces; some persons are still roofless and living in very uncomfortable conditions,” Solomon said, stressing that Christmas must extend beyond lights and decorations to include compassion and practical support for the most vulnerable.
The mayor was speaking at the Municipal Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony held on the grounds of the Jeremy Palmer/Everton Fisher Municipal Building, where the St Elizabeth Municipal Corporation erected a modest artificial tree decorated in traditional red, gold, and green, and illuminated by white fairy lights.
Hurricane Melissa tore through southwestern Jamaica on October 28, leaving widespread destruction ...
- Title
- Portland coffee farmer wins battle with Hurricane Melissa
- Runtime
- 8:17
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
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- Title
- Jimmy Cliff: A celebration of life
- Runtime
- 14:18
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #jamaicagleaner
Jamaicans in a fulsome celebration of the life of Jimmy Chambers Cliff, Grammy Award-winning singer, actor, Hall of Fame inductee and son of the soil.
Among those present inside the National Indoor Centre in Kingston yesterday afternoon were many of Cliff’s 19 children – whose names his brother, Victor, listed in his tribute – his widow Latifa Chambers Cliff, other family members, dignitaries, representatives of the music fraternity, and fans of all ages.
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- Title
- JAMAICA NOW: Triple homicide shocks Clarendon | Rape at CASE |JA celebrates music legend Jimmy Cliff
- Runtime
- 20:14
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner #JamaicaNow
DECEMBER 20, 2025: A 26-year-old man allegedly kills his mother, brother and cousin… A Kingston teacher was this week sentenced to 30 years in prison for the 2018 murder of businessman Jean-Pierre Rhone… Former British Policeman Hamish Campbell to retire from INDECOM, but why is he disappointed?... College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) campus safety under scrutiny – students protest following alleged rape of a schoolmate… Eighty-four Jamaicans were among hundreds of so-called “criminal aliens” arrested across multiple US states last weekend under the mass deportation policy of President Donald Trump… A team of 117 electrical linesmen from Canada arrived in Jamaica Wednesday night to boost efforts to restore power in hurricane-battered western parishes… Seventeen-year-old Spanish-Jamaican Kiran Moleon Lopez has raised over $2 million to support recovery efforts at Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay following Hurrica...
- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: 84 J’cans arrested across US | 117 Canadian linesmen in JA to give JPS support
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
DECEMBER 18, 2025: Eighty-four Jamaicans were among hundreds of so-called “criminal aliens” arrested across several US states last weekend, as part of the mass deportation policy targeting the “worst of the worst”… An 18-year-old man from St Catherine, Kenroy Douglas, has been sentenced to 18 months in the Parish Court after pleading guilty to robbing a schoolboy of a $10,000 cellphone… A team of 117 electrical linesmen from Canada arrived in Jamaica Wednesday night to support JPS’s efforts to restore power in hurricane-hit western parishes… Corporal Shantel Powell of Area Five has won the 2025 Police of the Year Title in the LASCO/Jamaica Constabulary Force Saluting Our Heroes Awards… IN SPORTS: Glenmuir High and St Elizabeth Technical High (STETHS) will clash in the 2025 ISSA daCosta Cup Final after both schools booked their places with semifinal victories at Sabina Park on Wednesday.
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- Title
- SCHOOLBOY REPORT: St Catherine High beat Kingston College
- Runtime
- 2:50
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
DECEMBER 17, 2025: St Catherine High defeated Kingston College with a score of 3-2 at fulltime in the Walker Cup Semi-final fixture held at the Anthony Spaulding Sports Complex in Kingston on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
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- Mona High Coaches Celebrate Dramatic 3–2 Walker Cup Victory
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
Mona High School’s coaching staff were full of pride and excitement following their dramatic 3–2 victory over Charlie Smith High in the Walker Cup, but the celebrations were made even more special by a heartfelt call from Craig Butler, who phoned in from his hospital bed to congratulate the team on their achievement and progression to the finals.
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- Title
- Glenmuir High Head Coach Reflects on 2–1 DaCosta Cup Win
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
In reflecting on Glenmuir High School’s thrilling 2–1 victory over Dinthill Technical High School in their DaCosta Cup encounter on December 17, 2025, the head coach praised his players’ resilience and composure under pressure as they head to the finals.
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Jimmy Cliff hailed as icon | Teacher gets 30yrs for murder | Alleged rape @ CASE
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
DECEMBER 17, 2025: Legendary Jamaican musician Jimmy Cliff was hailed as an icon of Jamaican culture at his funeral today at the National Indoor Sports Centre… Kingston teacher Shamar Clarke has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the 2018 murder of businessman Jean-Pierre Rhone… Twenty-seven-year-old Erick Robinson has been sentenced to 18 months in prison at hard labour after pleading guilty to stealing batteries and cables from telecoms firm, Digicel… Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, Isat Buchanan, is urging Gender Minister Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange to engage directly with students at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) following the alleged rape of a student on campus… IN SPORTS: Jamaica College and Excelsior High School will face off in this season’s ISSA/WATA Manning Cup Final after comfortable semi-final wins.
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- Title
- Bellevue Hospital calls on families to take loved ones for Christmas holidays
- Runtime
- 7:03
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
With Christmas lights twinkling and the season of goodwill in full swing, Bellevue Hospital Chief Executive Officer Suzette Buchanan is making a heartfelt appeal to families: take your loved ones home for the holidays.
More than 400 patients who have been medically cleared for discharge are still living on the Kingston-based hospital’s compound, some waiting for decades for a family member to return.
Buchanan told The Gleaner that for a number of these individuals, Christmas has come and gone for as long as 50 years without a visit from home.
“For many of these individuals, they were dropped off by a family member, and they have not seen them since,” she said. “These are persons that are stable but do not have any social support, no family, no community or friends, so they reside at Bellevue Hospital.”
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- Title
- Rise in Fatal Police Shootings Concerns Outgoing INDECOM Assistant Comissioner
- Runtime
- 10:50
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
In 2013, the year Hamish Campbell took up the post of assistant commissioner at the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM), Jamaica recorded 258 police fatal shootings.
Twelve years later, as Campbell gets ready to go off into retirement, the 296 police fatal shootings recorded since January this year is already the highest in Jamaica’s history for a calendar year.
After his first two years in the job, the number of police fatal shootings was slashed from 258 in 2013 to 115 the following year and 101 in 2015, before a historic low of 86 in 2019.
However, since then there has been a steady rise that could see police fatal shootings surpass 300 in a calendar year for the first time.
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- Title
- Tonielia Rowe’s eighth-place CSEC finish feels like first for Greater Portmore High
- Runtime
- 15:01
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
Tonielia Rowe’s eighth-place regional finish in textiles, clothing and fashion in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations feels like a first-place victory for Greater Portmore High School in St Catherine.
Principal Ricardo Ross is beaming with pride over t he achievement, which has brought renewed attention and confidence to the institution.
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- Title
- PICTURE THIS: Gleaner CEO Anthony Smith passes
- Runtime
- 3:06
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
The RJRGLEANER Communications Group has been rocked by the sudden passing of its chief executive officer, Anthony Smith, who died on Sunday morning after a brief illness. His death has left colleagues and the wider media community reeling.
Chairman Joseph M. Matalon described the loss as "totally unexpected"
"As you may imagine, it was devastating news for me, personally, as someone who has worked closely with Tony over the last few years," Matalon said.
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Hamish Campbell Retires from INDECOM, Court Quashes Murder Conviction & More
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
Assistant Commissioner Hamish Campbell is set to retire later this month after nearly 13 years leading investigations at the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM). He will be replaced by attorney Yanique Taylor-Wellington, who has been appointed the oversight body’s first Deputy Commissioner with responsibility for operations.
In major legal news, Jamaica’s Court of Appeal has overturned a 2019 murder conviction, sharply criticising Chief Justice Bryan Sykes for repeatedly exceeding his judicial role during the trial. The court ruled that Conroy Stephenson’s conviction for the murder of Nicholi Nesbeth was unsafe and that a retrial would not be in the interest of justice.
The Spectrum Management Authority has also taken legal action against the Integrity Commission, seeking to block an ongoing investigation. The authority alleges the commission acted unlawfully and abused its powers, claims which the Integrity Commissio...
- Title
- JAMAICA NOW: Abducted 6-y-o girl found | No more than US$150m – Vaz | Gov’t cancels Xmas parties
- Runtime
- 17:22
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner #JamaicaNow
DECEMBER 13, 2025: Six-year-old girl found safe after abduction from her school in Clarendon… Tragedy strikes Mandeville as a nine-year-old loses her life in an accident involving a garbage truck… Energy Minister Daryl Vaz is insisting that the Government has no plans to commit any additional public funds beyond the US$150 million loan granted to the Jamaica Public Service Company to accelerate electricity restoration after Hurricane Melissa… The Government cancels Christmas parties in the public sector to drive focus on hurricane recovery… No arrest has yet been made in Canada after a 20-foot trailer packed with hurricane-relief supplies for Jamaica was stolen in Mississauga on December 3… Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’ election victory in St Andrew West Central will stand, after the Supreme Court on Monday dismissed PNP’s Candidate Paul Buchanan’s bid to overturn the result… Jamaica’s Electoral Commission is set for major chang...
- Title
- Stolen car ring busted in Spanish Town
- Runtime
- 2:48
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
Police uncovered a stolen car ring during an operation at a premises off St John’s Road in Spanish Town, St Catherine, on the morning of Friday December 12, 2025. Law enforcement officers say the bust is part of ongoing efforts to tackle organised crime in the parish.
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- Title
- Mobay BPO firm rolls out $8.5m staff relief drive
- Runtime
- 8:51
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
When Hurricane Melissa ripped across western Jamaica, it left BPO employees like Aleshia Malcolm sheltering in her car and erased Dellon Hall’s home entirely. Now, Strobe Etech Communication is investing $8.5 million to help its staff rebuild from the losses.
Strobe Etech Communication said the initiative, which reaches all 300 team members, provides food, toiletries, appliances and household supplies to help workers begin rebuilding.
According to Yanique Troupe, country manager of Strobe Etech Communication, the effort marks the company’s first major relief initiative in response to Hurricane Melissa.
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Fatal crash on Queen’s Highway |$29-m credit card charge | JPS, NWC bills waiver
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
DECEMBER 11, 2025: One woman is dead and two men critically injured after she crashed her RAV4 into a bus while attempting to overtake traffic along the Queen’s Highway near the St Ann–Trelawny border this morning… The Auditor General is raising red flags about oversight at the Houses of Parliament after an “erroneous” $29-million credit card transaction went unnoticed for nearly five months… The Urban Development Corporation will host New Year’s Eve fireworks in Black River, St Elizabeth and Long Bay Beach in Negril, Westmoreland bringing celebrations to two parishes hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa… The Office of Utilities Regulation says both the Jamaica Public Service and National Water Commission will waive charges for customers who have been without service since Hurricane Melissa hit on October 28… IN SPORTS: Kemps Hill continued their giant-killing role in this year’s ISSA daCosta Cup Football Competition, taking down Cornwall College 3...
- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Government Cancels Christmas Parties, Hurricane Relief Trailer Stolen & More
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
Cabinet has ordered the cancellation of all government Christmas parties this year, with in-house recognition events allowed, as recovery from hurricane Melissa takes priority. At a news conference on Wednesday, information minister Dr. Dana Morris-Dixon said ministries and agencies are encouraged to continue outreach to affected employees.
No arrests have been made in Canada following the December 3 theft of a 20-foot trailer carrying clothes, food, tools, and generators meant for hurricane relief in Jamaica. The local police say investigation is ongoing but a source added that a breakthrough is expected soon.
Energy minister Daryl Vaz says there is no proposal for any additional public funds beyond the us$150 million loan to JPS to fast-track electricity restoration after hurricane Melissa. The opposition has intensified scrutiny of the five-year loan, questioning the risk to taxpayers given JPS’ licence is due to expire in 2027 and the sh...
- Title
- S Hotel Guests Join the Effort as 60 Homes Rise in 30 Days After Hurricane Melissa
- Runtime
- 6:37
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
A CRIPPLED man in Hertford, Westmoreland, a father and his two sons in Black River, St Elizabeth, and a woman living in the open air in Petersfield are among the first recipients of the studio homes being built under the S for Shelters project, an initiative of S Hotel Montego Bay. The J$21-million programme, designed to deliver 60 homes in 30 days to families made homeless by Hurricane Melissa, has benefited from the empathy of guests staying at the Jimmy Cliff Boulevard property, many of whom have joined the effort, hammer in hand, moved by what they have witnessed.
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- Title
- SCHOOLBOY FOOTBALL REPORT - STATHS vs Calabar
- Runtime
- 3:24
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
Coaches for St Andrew Technical High School (STATHS), Williams, and Calabar High, Jeremy Miller, give their thoughts after the Manning Cup Match on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 that ended with STATHS 4 and Calabar 1.
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: 9-y-o killed in crash with garbage truck | Kgn Tech High principal suspended
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
DECEMBER 9, 2025: Nine-year-old Grade Four student Amara Moore was killed this morning in a motor vehicle accident involving a National Solid Waste Management Authority garbage truck in Mandeville, Manchester… The Government has mandated the public disclosure of all emergency procurement contracts awarded across the Public Sector… Principal of Kingston Technical High School Maulton Campbell has been suspended following an audit report, concerns over a hiring decision, and a formal complaint submitted by a board member… The People’s National Party has appointed long-time organiser Maureen Webber as its new National Projects Director as party leader Mark Golding also nominated her to the Electoral Commission of Jamaica… IN SPORTS: Netball Jamaica President Karen Rosen-Baugh says the Sunshine Girls are ready to rise to the challenge against England in this weekend's two-match Horizon Vitality Series in London.
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- Title
- PICTURE THIS: Remembering Former JAS President, Lenworth Fulton
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
PICTURE THIS: Remembering Former Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) President, Lenworth Fulton
He passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025.
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Paul Buchanan Case Dismissed, Daniel Archer Resigns, Miss Universe JM Update
- Runtime
- 1:50
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
The Supreme Court has dismissed the election petition filed by Paul Buchanan challenging Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ victory in the St Andrew West Central constituency, ruling that the case was filed outside the legally permitted time. The decision means the matter will not proceed to the Election Court.
National Integrity Action’s Principal Director, Daniel Archer, has tendered his resignation, ending a tenure marked by sustained advocacy for transparency and anti-corruption reforms. His departure has sparked renewed discussion about the future of the organization and Jamaica’s wider accountability landscape.
Entertainer Desmond Ballantine’s long-delayed appeal has once again been pushed back, with the hearing now scheduled for March next year due to changes in his legal representation.
In international news, Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 titleholder Dr Gabriel Henry has been hospitalized in Thailand after sustaining...
- Title
- JAMAICA NOW: Over $1T for hurricane recovery | Accompong chief rejects JDF help | WWII vet dies
- Runtime
- 25:32
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner #JamaicaNow
***************RECORDED FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025***************
Over one trillion dollars donated for Jamaica’s hurricane recovery. The Prime Minister says it’s an opportunity while his opposition counterpart warns against jubilation of debt… The Accompong Maroons have rejected the JDF’s help to rebuild houses… Jamaica’s corruption prosecutor rules that the country’s Junior Finance Minister is to be charged, why?... Saluting A Pioneer: World War II veteran and legal icon Ena Collymore-Woodstock has died.
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- Title
- Apostle co-founder Jamie Melbourne masters men’s skincare
- Runtime
- 16:43
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner #Makeup #Apostle #SkinCare
Jamie Melbourne has spent more than 30 years in the international fashion industry — first as a runway and editorial model, then as an in-demand make-up artist for Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, and Condé Nast publications, where he served as first assistant to the legendary François Nars across a wide range of client projects.
Now, the co-founder is expanding his men’s cosmetics brand Apostle. Inspired by his late pharmacist mom, Lena Grey, and formulated with the signature Apostle Blue Mountain Complex, the line, with shades named after The Rock’s counties, parishes, and townships has quickly become a certified success. In its relatively short existence, Apostle has grown from its direct retail site to Amazon, and now features on Ulta Beauty’s e-commerce platform.
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- Title
- Multimillion-dollar renovation underway after Melissa catastrophe
- Runtime
- 2:11
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
Less than a year after moving into his new two-bedroom home at Edmund Ridge Estates in St James, homeowner Anthony Davis has begun extensive interior renovations. The house was among several severely damaged in October when Hurricane Melissa ripped through the development.
Davis said the overhaul, which is estimated to exceed $5 million, follows radio silence from the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ), the state entity that spearheaded the housing development in partnership with the China-based Henan Fifth Construction Group Company.
The Category 5 hurricane tore off a large portion of the roof, , destroyed the drywall partitions, and ruined furniture.
Davis was overseas at the time, but his wife and daughter were caught in the mayhem that the cyclone brought.
“I was floored because my family was exposed to something they had never been exposed to before, and for hours, they were trapped in the house and exposed to the elements,” said Dav...
- Title
- Edmund Ridge Fury | Multimillion-dollar renovation underway after Melissa catastrophe
- Runtime
- 10:10
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
Less than a year after moving into his new two-bedroom home at Edmund Ridge Estates in St James, homeowner Anthony Davis has begun extensive interior renovations. The house was among several severely damaged in October when Hurricane Melissa ripped through the development.
Davis said the overhaul, which is estimated to exceed $5 million, follows radio silence from the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ), the state entity that spearheaded the housing development in partnership with the China-based Henan Fifth Construction Group Company.
The Category 5 hurricane tore off a large portion of the roof, , destroyed the drywall partitions, and ruined furniture.
Davis was overseas at the time, but his wife and daughter were caught in the mayhem that the cyclone brought.
“I was floored because my family was exposed to something they had never been exposed to before, and for hours, they were trapped in the house and exposed to the elements,” said Dav...
- Title
- Chinese medical ship a lifeline, says Fray
- Runtime
- 6:23
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
Western Jamaica’s health sector has received a critical boost with the arrival of China’s Navy hospital ship Ark Silk Road, which began a three-day medical mission in Montego Bay, St James, on Thursday before it heads to Falmouth next week. The intervention comes as the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) continues to operate under immense pressure following Hurricane Melissa’s devastation.
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Chinese hospital ship in JA | Ja’s first female resident magistrate dies at 108
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
DECEMBER 4, 2025: More than 100 Chinese medical personnel have arrived in Jamaica aboard the hospital ship, Silk Road Ark, as China also hands over US$4 million dollars in disaster relief support to Jamaica… Jamaica has recorded 71 suspected, probable, or confirmed cases of Leptospirosis, including 26 confirmed cases and 12 deaths, seven confirmed… The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) has acknowledged it does not have the capacity to fully and independently verify the monetary value of losses submitted by utility companies… Trailblazing jurist Ena Collymore-Woodstock, the country’s first female resident magistrate and a World War II veteran, died Tuesday at the age of 108… IN SPORTS: Eltham High and Jamaica College have advanced to the Manning Cup Quarter-Finals, while favourites Mona High and defending champions Kingston College are out.
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Homes to be built in Westmoreland Eastern | Mount Pleasant wins Concacaf
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
DECEMBER 3, 2025: The Government says most of the homes under a joint Hurricane Melissa rebuilding programme involving the Jamaica Defence Force and engineers from Guyana will be constructed in Westmoreland Eastern… Three of Jamaica’s leading construction and engineering groups are urging the Government to prioritise permanent, hurricane-resilient housing over temporary container units as the country rebuilds… Almost 2,000 Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) loans beneficiaries attending schools in Westmoreland, St James, Hanover, St Elizabeth and Trelawny will each receive a $60,000 grant under a post-Hurricane Melissa support programme… IN OTHER NEWS…People’s National Party Councillor Ralston Wilson is to face charges for three breaches of the Integrity Commission Act after allegedly failing to submit income and assets declarations for 2019, 2020, and 2022… IN SPORTS: Jamaican club Mount Pleasant Football Academy won their first-ever regional title Tuesd...
- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: IC Wants Zavia Mayne Charged, Gov’t Faces $120M Court Battle & More
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
DECEMBER 02,2025
the Integrity Commission’s corruption prosecutor has ruled that Junior Finance Minister Zavia Mayne should be charged for failing to submit information requested regarding his statutory income declarations. Maine questioned the legality of the request and accused the IC of going on a “fishing expedition.”
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- Title
- THE GLEANER MINUTE: Jamaica Gets $1 Trillion Hurricane Aid, Holness Takes Security Ministry & More
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner
In today’s Gleaner Minute, Jamaica is set to receive a massive US$6.7 billion (J$1 trillion) international aid package to support recovery from Hurricane Melissa, which caused an estimated US$8.8 billion (J$1.4 trillion) in damage — the costliest natural disaster in the nation’s history
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- Title
- JAMAICA NOW: Jimmy Cliff has died | Gov’t, Opp clash over US$150m loan to JPS | Leptospirosis deaths
- Runtime
- 25:58
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #JamaicaGleaner #JamaicaNow
DECEMBER 1, 2025: Jamaicans at home and aboard are mourning the passing of Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff, who passed away on Monday… Heated words were exchanged in the House of Representatives on Tuesday after Opposition Leader Mark Golding questioned the Government’s decision to lend US$150 million dollars to the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) before the company secures full funding for post-Hurricane Melissa recovery… Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has announced that a budgetary allocation of $10 million dollars has been approved for each constituency across Jamaica as part of the National Cleanup Programme, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa… National epidemiologist Dr Karen Webster Kerr on Thursday reported that Jamaica’s leptospirosis death toll has risen to 14, up from 11 suspected cases last week… The Government has reported that the I Love Jamaica Telethon and Virtual Concert held on Sunday, November 23 raised more than $65 mi...
- Title
- Maxfield Park Home children send messages, aid to hurricane victims
- Runtime
- 7:58
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- #jamaicagleaner
The adage ‘A child shall lead them’ took on powerful meaning in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa when the Maxfield Park Children’s Home in St Andrew – an institution more accustomed to receiving donations – handed over care packages to the Crisis Support Charity.
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