Karen Madden/Gleaner Writer
January 10, 2026
by Karen Madden
A night of memories
His cousin Sherieta Lewis belted out his favourite song, Bob Marley’s Redemption Song, as family members, friends and colleagues gathered at Statue Park at the National Stadium at a candlelight vigil…
January 9, 2026
by Karen Madden
The unforgettable 2025
The year 2025 proved to be a rollercoaster for Jamaica – marked by historic political victories, devastating natural disasters, notable social developments, and international attention. As the island…
January 8, 2026
by Karen Madden
Reggae Girl Buckley named US Junior College Player of the Year
National footballer Shaniel Buckley has been named the US Junior College Player of the Year for 2025 after scoring 23 goals with 10 assists. The midfielder/forward also earned the NJCAA Tournament MVP…
January 1, 2026
by Karen Madden
SSL investors hopeful after arrests
At least two investors impacted by a multibillion-dollar fraud uncovered at investment firm Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) are viewing last weekend’s arrests of three of the entity's former…
January 1, 2026
by Karen Madden
Alma Mock Yen mourned as role model for generations of journalists
Pioneering Jamaican broadcaster, educator, dancer and actress Alma Mock Yen is being hailed for profoundly shaping the Jamaican and Caribbean media landscape and the careers of generations of…
December 26, 2025
by Karen Madden
Jamaican diplomats in Canada working to meet diaspora demands
Just over two years since her Ottawa posting, Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Canada Marsha Coore-Lobban is hailing an improvement in consular services as being among her accomplishments, but admits to…
December 23, 2025
by Karen Madden
Bringing a Jamaican flavour to Christmas in Canada
Food, friends and family take on a whole new meaning when Jamaicans have to spend Christmas outside of their island home. Although the airports will be busy with hundreds of Jamaicans travelling back…
December 19, 2025
by Karen Madden
Solidarity across borders
When Hurricane Melissa slammed into Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, devastating western sections of the island, it unleashed not only destruction but a powerful surge of global solidarity. Within hours…
December 15, 2025
by Karen Madden
RJRGLEANER mourns loss of CEO
Chairman of the RJRGLEANER Communications Group Joseph M. Matalon has reacted with shock and sadness at the sudden passing of the media conglomerate’s chief executive officer, Anthony Smith. Smith,…