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December 9, 2025
Much work needs to be done on constitutional reforms
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the letter, “Treat constitutional reform with urgency,” published in The Gleaner on September 20. I am deeply concerned about the lack of the…
December 9, 2025
Is it the size or effectiveness of government?
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent swearing-in of 18 ministers, 13 state ministers, and one parliamentary secretary, bringing Jamaica’s executive ranks to 32, has sparked renewed debate about whether our…
December 9, 2025
Immigration Corner | Sponsoring a child discovered abroad
Dear Miss Powell, My husband and I came to Canada six years ago as a couple. We recently visited Jamaica, and I was introduced to a six-year-old girl whose mother claimed my husband was the father. At…
December 9, 2025
Growth & Jobs | A victory ‘Taylor-made’ for 2025 CB PAN Chicken Champion
BY THE time April Taylor was 13 years old, she was already operating her own jerk business in her community in Spanish Town, St Catherine, selling chicken after school to earn an income and sharpen…
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December 9, 2025
SAJ to host Workplace First Aid and CPR training
THE SHIPPING Association of Jamaica (SAJ) will host a one-day Workplace First Aid and CPR training on Thursday, October 30. Designed to equip individuals with the practical skills to respond…
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December 9, 2025
Maritime Awareness Week set for September 22-26
JAMAICA’S MARITIME community will observe Maritime Awareness Week from Monday, September 22 to Friday, September 26, aligned with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) World Maritime Day…
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December 9, 2025
Shipping Schedule
CMA CGM JAMAICA KINGSTON LILA HAREN 23/09 CFS HORIZON 23/09 KINGSTON TRADER 23/09 SEABOARD SUN 24/09 CMA CGM PLATON 24/09 CMA CGM AMERICA 24/09 CMA CGM SURABAYA 24/09 BF FORTALEZA 24/09 CMA…
December 9, 2025
Asia Cup: Still no handshakes as India defeat Pakistan
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP): Abhishek Sharma smacked five sixes in a 39-ball 74 as India beat Pakistan by six wickets in Super Four cricket at the Asia Cup yesterday, with still no handshakes…
December 9, 2025
Netball World Youth Cup: Jamaica too strong for Tonga
GIBRALTAR (CMC): Day two of the Netball World Youth Cup 2025 saw mixed fortunes for the Caribbean nations, with Jamaica securing a commanding win while Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados faced…