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December 9, 2025
It’s about the cost of living
THE EDITOR, Madam: While it is good on the surface to increase the minimum wage, it is equally important for the government to never recant from the goal of reducing the cost of living. The more…
December 9, 2025
True love is more than romance
THE EDITOR, Madam: A love between a man and a woman has to be more than a romantic attraction. For true love is all-encompassing. It is the antidote for good mental and physical well-being – which…
December 9, 2025
Treat constitutional reform with urgency
THE EDITOR, Madam: The time has come for Jamaica to complete its long-overdue journey toward full constitutional sovereignty. The Gleaner editorial makes a compelling case for not only replacing the…
December 9, 2025
Editorial | Watch the drug list
Jamaica’s appearance on America’s list of countries that are either major producers or transshipment points for illicit drugs will be discomforting for Kingston, but isn’t, on its face, a source of…
December 9, 2025
by Nyoka Manning
Wuff Box launches in Ja with pup-friendly finds
Standing by its tagline, ‘Make your pup happier’, the premium dog boutique Wuff Box is bringing a fresh level of luxury to dog-owners in Jamaica. Launching its online services on Thursday, the…
December 9, 2025
RJR charts path to profit
Radio Jamaica Ltd (RJR), the holding company of the RJRGLEANER Communications Group, expects to return to profitability within a few years as it cuts costs and upgrades its digital interfaces. “We…
December 9, 2025
Heavy rains cause power outages and force widespread closures in the US Virgin Islands
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Heavy rains forced the closure of schools, businesses and government agencies in the US Virgin Islands on Thursday. A widespread power outage also was reported in St John…
December 9, 2025
Haaland sets new Champions League scoring benchmark
MANCHESTER, England (AP): Another goal, another record for Erling Haaland. The Manchester City striker became the fastest player to score 50 goals in the Champions League in a 2-0 win over Napoli…
December 9, 2025
Judge blocks Trump administration from deporting Guatemalan migrant children
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from immediately deporting Guatemalan migrant children who came to the United States alone back to their…