Karen Madden/Gleaner Writer
June 11, 2026
by Karen Madden
FOOTBALL FIESTA - World Cup kicks off amid political controversy, ticket price outrage
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins with two fixtures in Mexico today against the backdrop of political firestorms, accusations of exorbitant ticket price-gouging, severe US travel restrictions,…
June 9, 2026
by Karen Madden
BYLES BOWS OUT ON A HIGH - BOJ governor wins RG Platinum Award for legacy of service on cusp of retirement
For Richard Byles, the night was not simply about recognition. It was a moment of reflection on a lifetime spent helping to steer Jamaica through some of its most challenging economic periods.
The…
June 2, 2026
by Karen Madden
McLeod accepts two-year ban
Weeks ahead of the National Senior and Junior Championships, the country’s track and field fraternity has been hit with a major blow with the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) revealing in a statement…
May 26, 2026
by Karen Madden
May 19, 2026
by Karen Madden
No strike, but tension builds over delayed taxi fare hike - Gov’t signals possible approval in tranches
The Government has signalled to taxi operators in the Kingston Metropolitan Transport Region (KMTR) that they will receive word on an outstanding 16 per cent fare increase on June 1.
The promise came…
May 14, 2026
by Karen Madden
Coding his future - UTech student eyes Caribbean tech transformation
When the next academic year begins in September 2026, Jamaican Justin Brown will be one of 10 international students starting a Master of Management in Analytics postgraduate programme at McGill…
May 9, 2026
by Karen Madden
Court rules in favour of PFJL - Injunction to halt JPL broadcast denied
Professional Football Jamaica Limited (PFJL) has won the first round of a legal battle with PIVOTT after the Supreme Court denied an injunction application filed by PIVOTT LLC seeking to prevent PFJL…
May 7, 2026
by Karen Madden
St Richard’s Primary teachers crowned on their special day
Teacher’s Day at St Richard’s Primary School took on a regal tone yesterday, with educators adorned in crowns, tiaras and sashes as the St Andrew-based school celebrated its heroes and heroines.
The…