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December 16, 2025

Immigration Corner | Under what circumstances can a person have dual citizenship?

Dear Mr. Bassie, I would like to know under what circumstances is dual citizenship allowed in the United Kingdom. Any advice would be welcomed. E.M. Dear E.M., Please note that dual citizenship,…
Letters
December 16, 2025

Implement robust safety protocols in schools

THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent incident involving abduction of six-year-old student Anka Glasgow, who was taken from her school in Clarendon by a man who gained access to the school has highlighted…
Members of Parliament before being swore at the swearing-in ceremony for members of the upper and lower houses of Parliament held on September 18, 2025 in Gordon House.
December 16, 2025

Editorial | Hold Parliament’s bosses accountable

They mightn’t have cost the big sums that occasionally trigger an angry national venting. However, the latest management foozles at Parliament, including rookie bungling of procurement contracts,…
Danieel Hylton (left) and Damar ‘Force’ Haslam square off against each other during the final Wray and Nephew Fight Nights of the year at the Constant Spring Sports Complex on Saturday.
December 16, 2025 by Gregory Bryce

‘We’re very grateful’

The pageantry of boxing was on full display during the Wray and Nephew Fight Night on Saturday at the Constant Spring Sports Complex as fans, old and young, danced along to the boxers’ walk-out music,…
Letters
December 16, 2025

Western Jamaica needs better waste management

THE EDITOR, Madam: Western Jamaica is facing a waste management crisis that threatens public health, economic recovery, and national stability. What we are witnessing is the predictable outcome of…
Letters
December 16, 2025

Letter of the Day | Impose severe penalties for vandalising utility infrastructure

THE EDITOR, Madam: In the wake of the recent hurricane, many Jamaicans remain without electricity, including in communities that were not heavily damaged by the storm itself. While the Jamaica Public…
Maxine Stowe (left) and Kenneth ‘Skengdon’ Black are seminal figures in the history of dancehall music.
December 16, 2025

Skengdon, Stowe celebrate ‘40th Anniversary of Digital Dancehall’

Businessman and producer Kenneth ‘Skengdon’ Black has teamed up with entertainment consultant Maxine Stowe for the re-release of the Skengdon label catalogue with several key singles to mark what they…
December 16, 2025

Immigration Corner | Do Canadian citizens need a visa to visit the UK?

Dear Miss Powell, I read your articles in The Gleaner online all the time. My question is a little different from most, but I hope you can help me. I was born in Jamaica but I’m now a Canadian…
The Lintons became one on October 15, celebrating in a beautiful wedding ceremony at Couples Sans Souci in Ocho Rios, St Ann.
December 16, 2025 by Krysta Anderson

Loving Lintons

As mere strangers, Carsia James and Kashekee Linton made their first connection on Instagram. Their conversations and virtual interactions were so great that they decided to meet in person a few weeks…