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Permanent secretary urges early cybersecurity education in schools
Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Ambassador Dr Rocky Meade, has called for the integration of cybersecurity education into Jamaica’s school curriculum, beginning at the primary level. He made the call while...
CommentsYouTube to pay US$24.5 million to settle lawsuit over Trump's account suspension after January 6 attack
Google's YouTube has agreed to pay US$24.5 million to settle a lawsuit President Donald Trump brought after the video site suspended his account following the January 6, 2021 attacks on the Capitol following the election that resulted in him...
Comments- NEPA probing stoning of crocodile seen on video
- BOJ maintains policy rate at 5.75 per cent
- Nepal shocks West Indies with record 90-run win in T20 series triumph
- Linguistics scholar welcomes addition of 'bulla', 'broughtupsy' and other Caribbean words to Oxford Dictionary
- St Ann man charged with murder following fatal stabbing in Alexandria
Flood fix
Urban planning consultant and university professor Carol Archer is urging Jamaica to adopt the globally recognised ‘sponge city’ model to better cope with the increasing impact of climate change, especially the rise in urban flooding. Her...
CommentsCommunity rallies after 7-y-o student raped while heading home
The brutal rape of a seven-year-old girl last Thursday has sparked outrage and mobilised a strong response from parents, residents, and national stakeholders, who have rallied to comfort a student population at Bermaddy Primary School left...
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CPFSA appoints director of therapeutic services
The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) has appointed neuropsychologist Dr Marlon Simpson as its new director of therapeutic services and psychosocial support. CPFSA CEO Laurette Adams-Thomas said Simpson’s leadership and training...
CommentsJamaica’s Credit Unions to celebrate National Credit Union Week under theme of Global Prosperity
The Credit Unions of Jamaica are set to celebrate National Credit Union Week from October 12 to 18, 2025, under the unifying theme, ‘Co-operation for a Prosperous World.’ The week of islandwide observances will highlight the movement’s commitment...
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No Netflix deal
JAMAICAN SPRINTING icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, who recently announced her retirement from global competitions, is among international celebrities included in fake online artificial intelligence (AI)-generated posts about lucrative Netflix deals....
CommentsThe twins are ready
BRUCE JAMES, president of the MVP Track Club, believes that freshly minted World Athletics Championships 100-metre silver medallist Tina Clayton, along with her twin sister Tia, will continue to improve on their performances, and that there will be...
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New marijuana drug effective at reducing back pain, study finds
An experimental medication made from marijuana successfully reduced back pain in a new study, offering further support for the drug’s potential in treating one of the most common forms of chronic pain. The 800-patient study by a German drugmaker is...
CommentsCoworking sector sprouting in Jamaica
Although most workplaces have long called back employees into office in the post-pandemic era, options for coworking and virtual office space in Jamaica continue to grow, at least in Kingston. From The Business District Limited founded decades ago...
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First round of voting for Grammys begins Friday
For all those who made the August 30 submissions deadline for the 2026 Grammy Awards, the next big date in the journey is the first round of voting, which opens in a few days time. Starting Friday, all who are eligible will cast their votes for the...
CommentsReggaeton singer Bad Bunny to headline Super Bowl halftime show
LOS ANGELES (AP): Bad Bunny will bring his Latin trap and reggaeton swagger to the NFL’s biggest stage next year: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show in Northern California. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Address the crisis of values and attitudes
THE EDITOR, Madam: Three articles in The Gleaner on September 28 – ‘Costly lift-off’, Jalil Dabdoub’s ‘Cabinet bloat and the crisis of entitlement’, and Rev. Sean Major-Campbell’s reflection – converge on one sobering truth: Jamaica is in the...
CommentsJCF’s defiance sends wrong message
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has again revealed its contempt for accountability with its statement that “The JCF will not be dictated to by Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ), the Independent Commission of Investigations (...
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One man killed in Cuba as Tropical Storm Imelda, Hurricane Humberto threaten Bahamas and Bermuda
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP): Authorities in The Bahamas closed most schools yesterday as Tropical Storm Imelda dropped heavy rain in the northern Caribbean, including over Cuba where landslides killed at least one man. The storm was located about...
CommentsCongressional leaders leave White House meeting without deal to avoid government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP): A government shutdown fast approaching, Democratic and Republican congressional leaders left a White House meeting with President Donald Trump yesterday afternoon showing little willingness to compromise from their entrenched...
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Mikhail and Jolan’s faith-anchored union
With faith in Jehovah and a deep love for each other, Mikhail Ranklin and Jolan Laing’s journey to marriage is a true testament to their devotion. Childhood friends through their parents, they were both raised as Jehovah’s Witnesses and often...
Something Extra | Tuesday
The official launch of the Jamaica Food and Drink Festival at The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel last Friday was a feast of gastronomy, inspired cocktails, and sparkling bubbly. With its 11th staging set for November 13 to 16, guests got a taste of what the...
SAJ hosts Members’ Mingle with First Global Bank
The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) hosted its Members’ Mingle on Thursday, September 25, 2025 welcoming representatives from SAJ member companies for an evening of networking and industry engagement. The event, sponsored by First Global Bank...
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CMA CGM JAMAICA KINGSTON CONTSHIP REX II 30/09 IREMOS 30/09 CONTSHIP FOX 01/10 NORPACIFIC 01/10 CMA CGM ALEXANDRIA 01/10 CMA CGM FORT FLEUR D’EPEE 01/10 CMA CGM MERCANTOUR 02/10 CMA CGM ALIAGA 02/10 SEABOARD SUN 02/10 KINGSTON TRADER...
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Editorial | Cool heads on body-worn cameras
Gordon Robinson | Likkle but tallawah!