When Paul Lawrence stepped off the aircraft that brought him back to Jamaica more than two decades ago, the weight of the moment overwhelmed him, and he burst into tears. Although the island was his birthplace, it felt like a foreign land. He and his entire family had migrated to the United States (US) when he was just six years old. His first return was as a deportee, after he spent four and a half years in an American prison on drug charges. “I was crying when I drove through the streets and saw Kingston,” he said.

25 Oct, 2026 Sashana Small - Staff Reporter 0

SAO PAULO (AP): While Brazil’s presi-dential candidates have not made policy of the Amazon a major campaign topic, climate scientists and environmentalists say the winner of Sunday’s race could determine whether, and how soon, the world’s largest rainforest could reach a “tipping point”.

24 Oct, 2026 0

President of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Michael Ricketts, believes team chemistry will be crucial for the Reggae Boyz when they face Concacaf rivals Mexico in the quarter-finals of the Nations League next month. The Reggae Boyz will host Mexico in the first leg of the two-match tie at the National Stadium on November 14 before travelling to Mexico City for the return fixture on November 17. Ricketts said he was optimistic about Jamaica’s chances but stressed the importance of striking the right balance between youth and experience within the squad.

25 Oct, 2026 Robert Bailey - Gleaner Writer 0

Clifton ‘Jackie’ Jackson embodies Robert Farris Thompson’s classic concept of the ‘aesthetic of the cool’, also referred to by the ancient Yoruba concept of itutu. He was the elegant bassist whose lines were as refined as his demeanour. Calling him the ‘Rolls-Royce of Reggae Bassists’ isn’t to suggest he didn’t roll with some of the deepest, lilting roots grooves like others. He added an unmatched touch, poise and musical sophistication to the bottom end while retaining every bit of the heavy, syncopated pulse required for authentic Jamaican music.

25 Oct, 2026 Herbie Miller - Contributor 0

Óra by Fontana, the beauty division of the pharmacy chain, continues to expand its line-up across price tiers to capture a greater share of Jamaica’s $1.4 billion makeup import market. CEO Anne Chang said demand is holding up in hard times. “Beauty is not discretionary,” she told the Financial Gleaner. “Women see it as necessary.” Óra’s range spans mass to premium. In August, it began selling Ruby Kisses, a mid-market line. “It’s already doing very, very well,” Chang said without disclosing numbers.

25 Oct, 2026 Carolyn Guniss - Senior Business Writer 0