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December 9, 2025
Something Extra | Thursday
Dr Andrew Holness was sworn in on the lawns of King’s House as prime minister of Jamaica on Tuesday. Against the stately backdrop, the guest list featured an impressive cross-section of Jamaica’s…
December 9, 2025
by Christopher Corbin
Reclaiming our coasts from pollution
SEPTEMBER IS a month when significant global observances capture our attention on the vital ecosystems that sustain us – from celebrating the pristine beaches of Punta Caña in the Dominican Republic…
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | Rum, salt and blessings
THE EDITOR: Madam: Two events, occurring at different times, caused unease among Christians in Jamaica. On November 17, 2013, The Gleaner reported that Rev Marjorie Lewis used salt to bless offices…
December 9, 2025
PNP skipping public session of its annual conference
The opposition People's National Party (PNP) is forgoing the public session of its annual conference following its defeat at the September 3 polls. However, it has scheduled its private session…
December 9, 2025
Jamaica can do it
THE EDITOR, Madam: I was taken aback in gratitude two years ago when the US rating agency Standard & Poor (S & P) gave Jamaica a BB-, with a stable outlook. This was indeed the highest-ever…
December 9, 2025
Tajay Gayle cops silver in men’s long jump
Tajay Gayle earned Jamaica’s sixth medal at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships as he claimed the silver medal in a season’s best 8.34 metres. Gayle enjoyed a strong series with four of his six…
December 9, 2025
Roshawn Clarke, Malik James-King out at 400m hurdles semis
Jamaica will be without a competitor in the finals of the men’s 400-metre hurdles as Roshawn Clarke and Malik James-King both failed to advance from the semifinals at the Tokyo World Athletics…
December 9, 2025
Shiann Salmon advances, Andrenette Knight out of 400m hurdles finals
Shiann Salmon will be Jamaica’s only competitor in the women’s 400-metre hurdles final at the World Athletics Championships as she successfully navigated the semifinal round. Salmon advanced from…
December 9, 2025
by Keith McGhie
Jackson, Moore through, Matthews out
Shericka Jackson and Ashanti Moore eased through the qualifying heats of the Women’s 200m but there was no room for youngster Gabrielle Matthews to join them. World champion Jackson, the second…