Kingston gets 80 new justices of the peace
The number of Justices of the Peace (JPs) serving Kingston has been boosted with the installation of 80 new officers on Thursday. They took and subscribed to the Oath of Office and Oath of Allegiance during a ceremony at Kingston Bookshop in...
$10b mystery
(EDITOR'S NOTE: After the discussion on the M5 Business Recovery Programme ended and the committee moved on to take questions on other unrelated matters, Permament Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development Arlene...
Give Back Jamaica supports western families
In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, Give Back Jamaica joined forces with non-profit organisations to deliver relief to families across St Elizabeth and Westmoreland. Hopeton Brown, president of Give Back Jamaica, coordinated with the South Wales...
‘SO FAR, SO GOOD'
RACING UNITED head coach Anthony Patrick says he is confident the new playing style he is introducing to his team will have a positive impact when the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) resumes this weekend. Patrick told The Gleaner that the system is...
India mandates pre-installation of government cyber safety app on all smartphones
Indias telecoms ministry has directed smartphone manufacturers to pre-install a government-run cybersecurity app on all new devices, according to a government order, raising concerns of data privacy and user consent in one of the largest handset...
For the Love of Jamaica raises £20K for Melissa recovery
More than £20,000 has been raised by Jamaicans and other supporters in the UK for childrens homes, early childhood institutions, homes for the elderly, persons with disabilities, community groups, and first responders in areas most affected by...
Editorial | Damoclean Marlene
The positive twist is that Marlene Malahoo Forte is no longer a minister and, therefore, not a member of the Cabinet. So, she cant, from the inside, as readily have a say in shaping government policy. That doesnt mean that the member of...
Letter of the Day | Geospatial data — the foundation of resilience
THE EDITOR, Madam: When Hurricane Melissa tore across Jamaica last month, it did more than uproot trees and damage homes — it exposed critical weaknesses in how we plan, build, and protect our island. From unexpected flooding in new housing...
Something Extra | Thursday
Stars gathered at 787 on Seventh in New York on Tuesday for a special screening of The Housemaid, the 2025 film adaptation of Freida McFaddens bestselling psychological thriller. Among the supporting cast on the red carpet was Jamaican-American...
Pegasus serves new holiday sips for Christmas
‘Tis the season for Yuletide sips, and The Jamaica Pegasus hotel is serving both hot and cold tidings. Between the propertys 24/7 Café and Blend Bar, holiday beverage lovers can enjoy festive creations crafted by the hotels mixology and...