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McDonald would have thought he won the bronze medal just metres away from the line.
December 9, 2025

Big fight from ‘Big Boy’

A valiant effort from Rusheen McDonald in the final of the men’s 400 metres fell just short as he was edged at the line at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships, finishing fourth in 44.28 seconds. …
Dr Horace Chang, General Secretary for the Jamaica Labour Party.
December 9, 2025

JLP says gov't will not be bullied on House Speaker appointment

The Jamaica Labour Party says it strongly rejects what it calls an attempt by the Opposition People's National Party to bully the governing administration into excluding two "eminently…
The Prime Minister and members of his cabinet pose for a photo: In front row (from left) are: Desmond McKenzie; Dr. Horace Chang; Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness; Olivia Grange; Robert Montague. Second Row: Daryl Vaz; Pearnel Charles Jr; Audrey Marks; Da
December 9, 2025

Peter Espeut | Some steps forward

A new cabinet with mostly old faces was sworn in on Wednesday. Time will allow for more critical analysis, but I must mention two positive developments, and one must give praise where praise is due.…
In the first semifinal of the night, Jackson clocked a season’s best 21.99 seconds to advance ahead of the pack.
December 9, 2025

Jackson leads the way in women’s 200m

Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson will have a chance at defending her women’s 200-metre world title as she advanced to the final in composed fashion at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships. In the first…
In this August photo, low water level is seen in Mona Reservoir.
December 9, 2025

Kristen Gyles | The perennial drought

I have now had an uninterrupted water supply for two days straight. This is truly cause for jubilation since, as of July, when the NWC announced its annual water restriction schedule, water has been a…
Jamaica's Natoya Goule-Toppin leads her 800-metre qualification heat at the World Athletics Championships inside the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo earlier today.
December 9, 2025 by Keith McGhie

Goul-Toppin navigates qualification from the front

Natoya Goule-Toppin made light work of the heats of the 800 metres, winning the seventh and last one, but neither Kelly-Ann Beckford nor Adelle Tracey made it through to Friday’s semi-finals.…
Levell followed up on his dominating performance in the heats to book his spot in the final.
December 9, 2025

Levell impresses once again; Taylor, Kerr out at semis

Bryan Levell will be waving Jamaica’s flag high in the men’s 200 metres as he advanced in a blistering time of 19.78 seconds at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships. Levell followed up on his…
Gleaner editorial writes: ... if Dr Holness is serious, the reset can’t be merely cosmetic. It requires a full relaunch, a real search for compromise by the government and the Opposition, and a broader, and deeper, engagement of national stakeholders.
December 9, 2025

Editorial | A constitutional reset

Apart from Andrew Wheatley’s return from seven years in political purgatory, the most notable feature of Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ new Cabinet is the ditching of Marlene Malahoo Forte, and the…
Norwegian Cruise Line vessel docked in Falmouth.
December 9, 2025

Capitalise on Jamaica’s untapped maritime wealth

THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica’s domestic freight system depends almost entirely on our road network, and this creates serious challenges. Narrow roadways, frequent traffic congestion, accidents, and the…