The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has appointed six new professors across its campuses. They are Dr David Yawson from the Cave Hill Campus, now professor of Agri-Food Systems and Environmental Resilience; Dr Derek Mitchell, now professor...

STUDENTS ARE being encouraged to consider skills training available at the HEART/NSTA Trust as they prepare to make career choices. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, made the appeal as she delivered...

MANILA, Philippines (AP): A major political storm set off by a bitter feud between the Philippine president and the vice- president is testing an Asian democracy that has long been troubled by rowdy politics, poor law enforcement and bareface...

WESTERN BUREAU: Because of the partisan nature of Jamaica’s politics, the diehard supporters of the two major political parties tend to place hype over substance. However, for South Trelawny tailor Bradley Sterling, a perennial supporter of his...

Two men were taken into custody by the police in St Catherine this afternoon following the discovery of goats believed to be stolen. It is reported that about 2 o' clock cops from the Guanaboa Vale Police Station were on an operation when they...

The Board of the National Water Commission (NWC) says the claim by Opposition Spokesperson on Water, Ian Hayles, that the NWC was blindsided by Prime Minister Andrew Holness' announcement that it is to write off the debts of some...

Law enforcers have arrested a Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldier as part of an ongoing investigation into a sophisticated phishing scam that defrauded the National Commercial Bank (NCB) of over $47 million dollars. The Major Organised...

The People's National Party (PNP) is urging Mayor of May Pen, Joel Williams, to resign from his post following the party's victory in Friday's by-election in the Aenon Town division.  Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, PNP...

The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) says it vehemently condemns the recent racially charged remarks made by Government Member of Parliament Everald Warmington targeted at Opposition leader Mark Golding. During a political meeting at...

Three days of torrential rainfall have caused severe damage to the road network in East and West Portland, with multiple landslides affecting several communities. As a result of the heavy rainfall some roadways have been rendered impassable to...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has described as disturbing yet another mass shooting in Jamaica, stating that the incident may be gang-related. Holness along with Minister of National Security Dr Horace Chang and Commissioner of Police Dr Kevin...

The board of the National Water Commission (NWC) was blindsided by Prime Minister Andrew Holness' announcement that it is to write off the debts of pensioners with outstanding balances of more than two years, Opposition Spokesperson on Water...

People's National Party (PNP) President, Mark Golding, says he is disappointed that the leadership of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has not denounced the racist rhetoric that has been directed at him by some of its members.  “I am...

The Meteorological Service has issued a flash flood watch for low-lying and flood-prone areas of St Mary, Portland, St Thomas, Kingston, St Andrew, St Catherine and Clarendon. A flash flood watch means that flash flooding is possible, and residents...

Local spice farmers are to benefit from increased access to financing to expand their operations and boost productivity. The support is being provided under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food for Progress Jamaica Spices (...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, says the new School Safety Policy is expected to be finalised by the end of November. The policy is being developed in collaboration with the Ministry of National...

CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC – Prime Minister Phillip J Pierre has dismissed calls for a snap general election in St Lucia saying he will follow the constitutional requirements when announcing a date for the polls. General elections were...

The Supreme Court has reserved its ruling in an application brought by Sheryl Blair, administrative assistant at Petrojam Ltd, who is seeking an injunction to bar the company from retiring her until her claim has been decided by the court. Justice...

A 37-year-old St Thomas farmer who was charged with the chopping death of his neighbour who freed in the parish court on Monday after the judge upheld submissions that he acted in self defence. The judge also upheld arguments that Marvin McEwan did...

ADVANCED DISCUSSIONS on the Jamaica and South Africa Co-production Treaty through the Film Commission and a successful mission to the 2024 FAME Week/MIP Africa solidified Jamaica’s increasing efforts to form alliances among stakeholders in the...

AH, THE holiday season – cool breeze, grand markets, and that unmistakable buzz of last-minute shopping! For sole traders and micro-businesses, it’s prime time to dazzle customers without maxing out your budget. So, if you’re ready to make your...

GENERAL MANAGER of the JN Foundation Claudine Allen is emphasising the urgent need for collective action to address motorcycle-related road fatalities. She made the poignant statement while addressing motorcyclists and patrons who converged in...

WESTERN BUREAU: Cub Scouts representing the St James Scout District emerged victorious at the inaugural staging of the Scout Association of Jamaica, Region IV Cub and Scouts Culturama Performing Arts Competition, which took place at the St John’s...

WESTERN BUREAU: Presiding St James parish court judge Natiesha Fairclough-Hylton yesterday blasted the police for their apparent lack of urgency in completing the court files relating to Joseph ‘Gio’ McKenzie, the former St James ‘most...

NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump threatened today to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his effort to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs. He said he would impose...

The police are advising members of the public that sections of Waltham Park Road and Bay Farm Road in Kingston 11 are currently closed. This is due to a shooting incident that occurred in the area this evening. READ: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/...

Six persons were reportedly shot and injured in the Waltham Park Road area of St Andrew around 7 p.m. The Corporate Communications Unit of the Jamaica Constabulary Force says the persons have been taken to hospital and preliminary details are being...

Jamaica's Sunshine Girls produced a wire-to-wire game three victory to level their series 1-1 against the England Roses following their close fought 50-49 win inside the National Indoor Sports Centre earlier tonight. The deciding game four for...

The Super Lotto jackpot has been hit for the fourth time this year. The J$162 million jackpot was hit by a lucky player in St Elizabeth who bought a J$200 ticket with the winning numbers 11, 19, 24, 25, 33 and Super Ball 5. The ticket was bought at...

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The deadliest place for women is at home and 140 women and girls on average were killed by an intimate partner or family member per day last year, two United Nations agencies reported today. Globally, an intimate partner...

Jamaican-American United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Damian Williams, announced today that he will step down from that position on December 13. His deputy, Edward Kim, will take over on an acting basis after his departure...

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – A new study has found that there is a notable increase in seizures of firearms shipments to both the Caribbean and Latin America from 2016 to 2023. The study, titled 'Trends in Trafficking: Comparing US-...

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has earmarked $420 million as consultancy fees to design its planned twin-tower office complex at Nethersole Place, downtown Kingston.  It's the latest development in the expansion of the Central Bank. ...

The St Andrew South police seized another rifle from a house on Glen Road in Kingston today, bringing to three the number of high powered illegal guns recovered from the space in under 10 days. Over that period, the police also seized a Glock...

A former cashier who allegedly stole almost $400,000, which she collected on behalf of her employer, is to reappear in the St Catherine Parish Court on January 5, 2025. Stephanie Facey, 30, of Linstead, St Catherine, is charged with larceny as...