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Deal or no deal - Public-sector teachers to decide on Government’s adjusted wage offer

August 17, 2026 | News
The government has made an improved offer on key components of the 28-point claim from the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), which will be placed before delegates for a decision early this week. Mark Malabver, president of the JTA, told The Gleaner that the government has responded to what he termed “some deal breakers”, and the delegates will decide on them at the association’s 62nd annual conference, which begins in Kingston today.
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Over 150 Burger Gully residents to be relocated

More than 150 residents along Burger Gully in Kingston could be relocated as the Government moves to address persistent flooding that has repeatedly forced families from their homes. The announcement was made on Sunday by East Kingston and Port Royal Member of Parliament, Phillip Paulwell, who said the relocation proposal has been accepted by the Government. Speaking at his constituency conference at Vauxhall High School, Paulwell described conditions near the gully as untenable.
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Dr Brian Langrin appointed new Bank of Jamaica Governor

Dr R Brian Langrin has been appointed the new Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), succeeding Richard Byles, whose seven-year tenure ends on Tuesday. Langrin will take office on Wednesday, following his appointment by the Governor-General in Council. The appointment follows a search process led by a committee established in April, which assessed local and international candidates for the position.

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Deal or no deal - Public-sector teachers to decide on Government’s adjusted wage offer

The government has made an improved offer on key components of the 28-point claim from the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), which will be placed before delegates for a decision early this week. Mark Malabver, president of the JTA, told The Gleaner that the government has responded to what he termed “some deal breakers”, and the delegates will decide on them at the association’s 62nd annual conference, which begins in Kingston today.

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‘Jamerican’ Fenty targets deep Kingston Open run

American tennis player Andrew Fenty, who is of Jamaican heritage, battled past compatriot Hunter Heck 2‑1 on yesterday’s opening day of the ATP Challenger Kingston Open at the Liguanea Club. Fenty, 26, recovered from a slow start after dropping the first set 6‑2, before rallying to take the next two sets 6‑3, 6‑4 and advance to the second round of qualifying. Although he expects a demanding tournament, Fenty believes he enters the event as one of the main contenders.

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Singer Fred Locks talks ‘Black Star Liner’

Burning Spear, Bob Marley, Fred Locks, Culture, Freddie McGregor and Mutabaruka are among the reggae and roots reggae artistes who have paid tribute in song to Jamaica’s first National Hero, Marcus Mosiah Garvey. Today, August 17, is the 139th anniversary of the birth of the political activist, publisher, and entrepreneur. Garvey founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL), Black Star Line steamship company and the Negro Factories Corporation, to foster global black economic autonomy.

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August 16, 2026

Salada reaping from efficiencies and market moves

Salada Foods Jamaica Ltd reported an improvement in third-quarter earnings, benefiting from stronger sales, wider margins, and the payoff from efficiency measures. The coffee and beverage manufacturer reported net profit of $68.3 million for the three months ended June 30, more than double the $31 million earned in the corresponding quarter of 2025, representing a 120 per cent increase. Revenue climbed 16.1 per cent to $443.4 million from $381.9 million a year earlier as the company continued to expand its presence in domestic and export markets.

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Something Extra | Monday

Friday night marked the third staging of FRi~NALLY’s Summer Series, which features collaborations with social media influencers. Content Creator Karlando ‘Bad Sekki’ Bailey held the reins, and his session, aptly titled Sum a Dis; Sum a Dat: Billboard Hits, had everything patrons needed for a good time. Something Extra was live on the ground at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in St Andrew. Here are the highlights.

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Editorial | Beyond Coopers Pen

The heart-wrenching Coopers Pen affair, in which dozens of homes that illegally occupied private land were demolished by the property’s owner, wasn’t a singular matter. Variations of this issue have played out many times. It will happen again. In that sense, Coopers Pen, Trelawny is a metaphor for the crisis of land/property ownership in Jamaica and the social and economic disparities it helps to breed. It is a signal, too, of the urgency, and depth of attention, that this issue demands.

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