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The results of a vote on ending the United States’ blockade of Cuba are displayed at United Nations headquarters.
03 Nov, 2026 0

Gordon Robinson | Lord deliver us

Jamaica abstained! Maybe you didn’t hear me. JAMAICA ABSTAINED! “From what?” Big Boy asked in the back. Lookie here. On October 28, 2026, a day that will live in infamy, after voting with the rest of…
Ackalia Green, culinary arts student and former Biomedical Laboratory intern gained experience in the lab’s business development area, including building a database of healthcare contacts and contributing to the company’s 2027 calendar.
03 Nov, 2026 0

Growth & Jobs | Beyond the Lab: Biomedical shaping Jamaica’s next generation of professionals

For some students, an internship is simply a requirement to be completed before returning to the classroom. For Ackalia Green, Jolene Walters, and Traye Wellington, however, their time at Caledonia…
Both in their 60s, Mark and Elizabeth show that it’s never too late to find lasting love.
03 Nov, 2026 0

Island Wedding | Orange, sand and ‘I do’: Mark and Elizabeth bring fun, flair to Trelawny wedding

A Tinder match led to a transatlantic romance, a leap of faith to Wales and, eventually, a rooftop proposal in Ocho Rios. On July 25, Mark Jones and Elizabeth Owen exchanged vows at Silver Sands in…
02 Nov, 2026 0

Pops YG charged with having sex with person under 16

Entertainer and popular social media blogger Pops YG has been charged with having sex with a person under the age of 16. His attorney, Donnovan Collins, confirmed the charge to The Gleaner on Monday…
Jamaica’s Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness responds to a question during the opening ceremony of the Joint Forums at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, on Monday.
02 Nov, 2026 0

PM Holness urges reform of development financing for small island states

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has called for reforms to the international development financing system to better address the needs of vulnerable small island economies. “We’re not asking for…
02 Nov, 2026 0

Ruddock testifies he saw Kevin Smith slash Taneka Gardner’s throat

Andre Ruddock testified on Monday that he saw deceased church leader Kevin Smith hold Taneka Gardner by the head and slash her throat at Pathways International Kingdom Restoration Ministries on…
While medicines are essential for treating illnesses, managing chronic conditions and improving quality of life, they can sometimes also cause unwanted or unexpected effects.
02 Nov, 2026 0

Health Ministry urges Jamaicans to report suspected medicine side effects

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging Jamaicans to report any unusual symptoms experienced after taking medication, as the country joins this year’s global #MedSafetyWeek campaign being…
Gregory Bennett, Acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Spatial Planning and Management Division at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA)
02 Nov, 2026 0

NEPA to spotlight disaster-resilient communities on World Town Planning Day

As Jamaica continues its recovery from the impact of Hurricane Melissa, the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) will use its observance of World Town Planning Day on November 8 to focus…
02 Nov, 2026 0

Ministry highlights GIS role in strengthening Jamaica’s disaster preparedness

The Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development is highlighting the importance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in strengthening Jamaica’s ability to prepare for and respond to…