Karen Madden/Gleaner Writer

Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, minister of foreign affairs and foreign trade, addressing Monday night’s 77th Republic Day reception at India House in St Andrew.
January 28, 2026 by Karen Madden

Ties that bind

Jamaica and India reaffirmed their friendly relations on Monday as the world’s largest democracy marked its 77th Republic Day with a reception at India House in St Andrew. The event, which was…
The construction site on South Camp Road in Kingston where the membership-based warehouse club PriceSmart will host its newest location.
January 26, 2026 by Karen Madden

South Camp traffic alarm

School administrators in the immediate environs where a new 5,000-square-foot PriceSmart location is earmarked for opening by the end of this calendar year, are viewing with some concern how the…
Midfield action from one of the matches in the annual Tarania ‘Plum Plum’ Clarke Girl Power Invitational tournament held last Friday at the Anthony Spaulding Sports Complex in Arnett Gardens, Kingston.
January 26, 2026 by Karen Madden

Pathway to US scholarships highlighted at ‘Plum Plum’ Girl Power tournament

High-school footballers matched skills in the annual Tarania ‘Plum Plum’ Clarke Girl Power Invitational last Friday, a tournament held in honour of the late Jamaica international, who died under…
Dr Eduardo Ali, pro-registrar and deputy CEO of the Caribbean Examinations Council.
January 23, 2026 by Karen Madden

CXC urges parents, teachers to guide ethical AI use as students embrace tech

Dr Eduardo Ali, pro-registrar and deputy CEO of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), is urging stronger involvement from parents and teachers as students report increased use of artificial…
Damian Obligio (left), chairman of the JPS Foundation; Professor Denzil Williams, principal and pro vice chancellor of The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, with Ambassador Professor Dale Wbber, special envoy for climate change, environment, ocean
January 22, 2026 by Karen Madden

UWI students charged up by launch of E-Mobility Lab

Against the background of a rapid expansion in the sale of electric vehicles globally and interest growing in the region, and Jamaica in particular, The University of the West Indies on Tuesday…
Jamaican and other alcohol brands on the shelf in a Canadian store in December 2025.
January 20, 2026 by Karen Madden

J’can spirits see sales bump in Ontario after US brands pulled

Jamaican rum producers are seeing a boost in Canada after the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) – one of North America’s largest alcohol retailers – halted imports and sales of United Stats…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness (right) and Opposition Leader Mark Golding share a moment at the 46th Annual National Leadership Prayer Breakfast held at Boulevard Baptist Church in St Andrew on Thursday.
January 16, 2026 by Karen Madden

Garth urges unity as Jamaica rebuilds after Melissa

A call for unity, compassion, and national healing was issued by Reverend Dr Peter Garth during his sermon at the 2026 National Leadership Prayer Breakfast (NLPB), held Thursday morning at Boulevard…
Delroy Chuck, minister of justice and constitutional affairs, notes that in the event of the death of the witnesses to a will – or if they can no longer be located – a will should be rewritten.
January 14, 2026 by Karen Madden

Parliament weighs tripled juror stipend amid backlog crisis

Nearly two years after Justice Minister Delroy Chuck announced a 200 per cent increase in the stipend paid to Jamaicans who report for jury duty, the long-promised change has been formally brought to…
Daniel Smith, son of Anthony Smith, and his mother, Karen Smith, hold a photograph of Anthony Smith, former CEO of the RJRGLEANER Communications Group, during a thanksgiving service for his life held yesterday inside the Karl Hendrickson Auditorium at Jama
January 12, 2026 by Karen Madden

Anthony Smith: Humble leader, trusted listener

Chief Executive Officer of the RJRGLEANER Communications Group, Anthony Smith, was yesterday eulogised as a strong family man, a compassionate leader, and an individual built on integrity during a…