Olivia Brown/Gleaner Writer

Senior Superintendent of Police Shane McCalla, commanding officer for the Clarendon division, makes a point.
January 10, 2026 by Olivia Brown

Clarendon police head warns interpersonal disputes drive crime

Senior Superintendent of Police Shane McCalla, commanding officer for the Clarendon division, is urging citizens to adopt alternative strategies for conflict resolution, citing interpersonal disputes…
Senior Superintendent of Police Shane McCalla, head of the Clarendon Police Division, during Thursday’s sitting of the Clarendon Municipal Corporation.
January 9, 2026 by Olivia Brown

Clarendon police hail major drop in crime

The Clarendon Police are reporting its most significant reduction in crime in over a decade, according to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shane McCalla, head of the Clarendon Police Division.…
Abraham Azan (centre), founder of Beyond Youth Jamaica, following his donation of building material to Shana Folkes (fourth from left) in Ritchies, Clarendon. Looking on from left are Abraham’s grandfather, Richard Azan, member of parliament for Clarendo
January 9, 2026 by Olivia Brown

Clarendon mother rebuilds home with support from 14-y-o

Shana Folkes, a single mother of four from Ritchies in northern Clarendon says she believes she has been given “a second chance at life”, a quiet conviction born out of loss, survival, and an…
Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Krystal Lee (second left), applauds as she views the plaque dedicating the newly renovated Accident and Emergency Waiting Area at the Lionel Town Hospital in Clarendon, during the official opening o
December 9, 2025 by Olivia Brown

Health ministry applauds Jamalco, Cousins Construction for $6.5m Lionel Town Hospital upgrade

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has commended refinery giant Jamalco and Clarendon-based construction and civil engineering company, Construction Services Limited, for their partnership in…
Tropical Sugar Company Limited broke ground on Tuesday for a new state-of-the-art sugar manufacturing and renewable energy facility in Lionel Town, Clarendon.
December 9, 2025 by Olivia Brown

Clarendon residents hopeful as sugar factory breaks ground

When the gates of the historic Monymusk Sugar Factory in southern Clarendon closed years ago, many residents felt an era had ended and their futures had dimmed overnight. For generations, the factory…
Janathan Brown
December 9, 2025 by Olivia Brown

Steady, consistent work

For Glenmuir High School student Janathan Brown, determination and consistency matter more than natural talent. He believes steady work can surpass ability, a mindset that has shaped his academic…
Councillor Anthony O’Connor, who represents the Crofts Hill division, addressing last Thursday’s sitting of the Clarendon Municipal Corporation.
December 9, 2025 by Olivia Brown

Clarendon hills ‘overlooked’

Several councillors in Clarendon say they have been neglected and sidelined in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, claiming they were not given adequate support to help residents prepare for the storm or…
John-Paul Bramwell
December 9, 2025 by Olivia Brown

Melissa devastation renews calls to strengthen Jamaica’s food security

The passage of Hurricane Melissa has reignited urgent discussions around Jamaica’s food security, exposing the nation’s vulnerabilities and underscoring the need to revitalise local agriculture.…
Battered trees stand in Bog Hole, Clarendon, after Hurricane Melissa swept through the community.
December 9, 2025 by Olivia Brown

Farmers urged to diversify, build resilience after Melissa

Andre Anderson, president of the Clarendon branch of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), is urging farmers to adopt more resilient practices and diversify their crops as they work to rebuild after…