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December 9, 2025

In limbo

A Supreme Court case has temporarily frozen the award of a government contract for the lease of medical diagnostic equipment, exposing apparent failings in Jamaica’s procurement oversight system. The…
Dr Jason Copeland, head of the Breast Oncology Unit at Kingston Public Hospital.
December 9, 2025 by Sashana Small

SILENT SPREAD

When Ashley*, 53, started experiencing a sharp pain in her stomach and bleeding from the breast where she’d had a lump removed seven years earlier, she instinctively knew something was seriously…
Athlete, entrepreneur and philanthropist Yohan Blake admires one of his many awards received over the years. This one he received for partnering with Food For The Poor to build at least 10 houses annually for families in need.
December 9, 2025 by Karen Madden

Running for a greater cause

World champion, Olympic medallist, and a key part of Jamaica’s sprinting legacy – Yohan Blake’s accomplishments in athletics are well-documented. But in recent years, it’s his YB Afraid Foundation…
Hugh Wildman, attorney-at-law.
December 9, 2025 by Tanesha Mundle

Wildman wrangles with judge over omissions in Reid indictment order

Defence lawyer Hugh Wildman has put Senior Parish Judge Sanchia Burrell on notice that he will be seeking an order to pause the fraud trial involving former Education Minister Ruel Reid. Wildman made…
The family of Faith Gifford (from left) son Christopher Spence; daughter-in-law Petrena Spence; grandson Christopher Spence Jr; sister-in-law Hyacinth McFayden; husband Kelvin Gifford; and sister Kay Irving.
December 9, 2025 by Mickalia Kington

Remembering a fighter

Western Bureau: When Dorothy Satchwell spoke with The Gleaner Thursday evening, at the Faith Gifford Breast Cancer Symposium, she couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed by the turnout. “The support for…
Dr Lincoln Cox speaks about the high incidence of breast cancer in Westmoreland, the challenges of late-stage presentations, and the urgent need for better diagnostic equipment and early detection.
December 9, 2025

Breast cancer taking toll in Westmoreland

Western Bureau: Westmoreland has one of the highest incidences of breast cancer in Jamaica and doctors say that’s only part of the crisis. “We have one of the highest incidence of breast cancer in the…
Dr Rushell White
December 9, 2025 by Lester Hinds

Third Jamaican appointed school superintendent in NYC

Jamaica-born educator Dr Rushell White has been promoted to interim acting superintendent in the New York City (NYC) school system. White becomes the third Jamaican to rise to and currently hold the…
Dr Adrian Stokes (left), chairman of the Education Transformation Oversight Committee, and Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon in conversation at an ETOC press conference yesterday.
December 9, 2025 by Sashana Small

BACK TO TALKS

Consultations are set to resume on the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) bill next month in a bid to advance the legislation, which stalled earlier this year because of objections from certain groups.…
A section of the Montpelier roadway through Mt Carey in St James. Residents and motor vehicle operators have complained about the poor condition of the roadway, which is resulting in longer commute times.
December 9, 2025 by Christopher Thomas

ROAD RAGE

WESTERN BUREAU: Despite a promise that repairs to the Montpelier main road, in St James, will begin before the end of the year, residents continue to express anger and frustration over the existing…