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August 20, 2026

Under the Sea!

Hi, boys and girls! Today, we’re heading to Dolphin Cove in St Ann with Madison and Kaylie for an exciting adventure into the world of marine life! Get ready to explore, meet some fascinating…
Letters
August 20, 2026

Guyana must now claim its full oil dividends

THE EDITOR, Madam: ExxonMobil’s confirmation that the Stabroek consortium has recovered approximately US$55 billion in accumulated investment costs, two years ahead of schedule, marks a significant…
A vibrant salt fish salsa served in a cored pineapple.
August 20, 2026

Beyond ackee and salt fish: UTech students reinvent J’can favourite

Salt fish received a contemporary makeover at the University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica, where a group of young chefs is proving the familiar ingredient can go far beyond ackee and salt fish.…
Reggae singer Hezron takes his music to New Delhi this Friday, where he is set to perform at a Jamaica Day celebration marking the island’s 64th year of Independence.
August 21, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

Hezron off to New Delhi; still ‘Holding On’

Reggae singer Hezron Clarke – who goes simply by the name Hezron – is definitely a Man on a Mission, as his last Tad’s Records album is titled. He has joined that very small and elite group of reggae…
Letters
August 20, 2026

Runaway Bay residents also endure severe water crisis

THE EDITOR, Madam: I have noted The Gleaner’s recent column on the water woes affecting Kingston and St Andrew. However, residents in parts of St Ann are facing conditions that are arguably even more…
Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime (far right), Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Albert Ramdin (second right), and CARICOM Secretary-General Carla Barnett greet senior police officials at the National Palace in Po
August 20, 2026

OAS: Country needs help ahead of elections

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP): Albert Ramdin, secretary-general of the Organization of American States (OAS), has said Haiti needs help combating gangs and reclaiming territory as it prepares to hold general…
From left: Dr Dana Morris-Dixon, minister of education, skills, youth and information; Kasan Troupe, permanent secretary in the Ministry of Education, and Rhoda Moy Crawford, minister of state in the Ministry of Education, on the panel at the third and fin
August 20, 2026 by Christopher Thomas

Report substandard post-Melissa repair work at schools, says education minister

WESTERN BUREAU: Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon is urging teachers who observe substandard work, or little to no work at all, being done at their schools, which are undergoing repairs…
Xao Haughton keeps it cool and cute in burnt orange.
August 20, 2026

Something Extra | Thursday

Seychella Beach Society returned to East Beach, St Mary last Saturday, bringing a playful take on beach culture to the north coast. Drawing from the escapism of Love Island, the event transformed the…
This image provided by Google in August 2026 shows its line-up of Pixel 11 phones, the Pixel Watch 5 and earbuds.
August 20, 2026

Google unveils latest Pixel phones with slimmer cameras and more AI features

Google on Wednesday unveiled its latest line-up of Pixel phones, with slimmer cameras that include more a powerful zoom and artificial intelligence features designed to help users accomplish things…