THE EDITOR, Sir:Thanks to Carolyn Cooper for her relentless push for the emancipation of all beaches. I am fully in support of emancipating our beaches, and I am prepared to join in any legal/principled position we are prepared to take to emancipate...
This year's Emancipation Jubilee concert will feature an exciting line-up of acts, including 2018 Jamaica Festival Song Winner Nazzle Man; the Charles Town Maroons; the Port Morant Kumina Group; and the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission gold...
Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett says that 10 beaches are being upgraded this year under the Government's beach development programme.The initiative, which is being funded by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) through support from the Tourism...
BASSETERRE, St Kitts, (CMC):Fit-again all-rounders Marlon Samuels and AndrÈ Russell have returned to the West Indies Twenty20 side, while talisman Chris Gayle has been rested, in a 13-man squad named to face Bangladesh in the three-match Twenty20...
THE EDITOR, Sir:I read the July 29, 2018, Sunday Gleaner column by Glenn Tucker titled 'Cops in the line of (mental) fire' and broke down in tears.My spouse has been a member of the police force for 16 years, and we have been together for eight. I...
Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) staff members joined teachers, parents, and well-wishers to celebrate the 20 young graduates of the Marcus Garvey School in Greenwich Farm, Kingston, at their ceremony, held at the Holy Name of Jesus Church on...
The National Works Agency (NWA) is warning motorists to brace for more delays along Hagley Park Road starting today as extensive drainage-improvement works are set to begin along the section Portia Simpson Miller Square/Three Miles and Waltham Park...
THE EDITOR, Sir:I sometimes wonder if politicians think we are stupid.Minister of Finance Dr Nigel Clarke made some strange utterances recently on the concerns raised about the declining value of the Jamaican dollar. He said the decline is not...
THE EDITOR, Sir:The recent spate of discussions on the saga involving former Trinidadian sprinter Ato Boldon coaching a Jamaican athlete, Briana Williams, has been the talking point of his Trinidadian nationals.We need to reassure these persons that...
THE EDITOR, Sir:On July 27, 2018, I was greeted with a story on The Gleaner's front page concerning the resignation of former managing director of National Energy Solutions Ltd (NESol) Carolyn Warren. In sum, Warren allegedly resigned from her post...
Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie has committed more funds to ensure the completion of the new Portmore municipal building situated on four acres of land adjoining the Hundred Man Police Station in Portmore.The minister, along with Mayor of...
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC):Just one game into his highly anticipated return, West Indies' talented all-rounder Andre Russell has been sidelined by injury.The 30-year-old has been ruled out of today's third and final ODI against Bangladesh in St...
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC):Following their thrilling three-run win over Bangladesh in the second ODI in Guyana on Wednesday, West Indies captain Jason Holder feels his side now has the momentum heading into today's final ODI here.The Windies lost...
The National Water Commission (NWC) is reporting that the reinstatement of road surfaces disturbed by essential work on its Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Reduction Programme in Kingston and St. Andrew, and other projects islandwide, is being slowed by a...
Erica VirtueSenior Gleaner WriterThe Opposition People's National Party (PNP) says Trevor Forrest's attempt to breach procedures to parachute Carolyn Warren to the Spectrum Management Authority makes him unsuitable to sit on any government board....
Kingston andSt AndrewZwarde as Foxy presents Shark Inna Plate fish fry/birthday party and bar opening at Mugs Place, Mt James. Music by Red Diamond. Pics by ShotVideo.Fridays After-Work Link Up with special guest selector DJ Edson from Kool FM and...
Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Tuesday engaged Jamaican and Caribbean nationals living in Namibia as part of his official visit to the southern African state.The prime minister addressed the diaspora in keeping with his mission to update them on...
THE EDITOR, Sir:The following is an open letter to Prime Minister Andrew Holness, Justice Minister Delroy Chuck and Attorney General Marlene Malahoo Forte.Chief Justice Brian Sykes and his judges are all in favour of the Caribbean Court of Justice...
THE EDITOR, Sir:In hosting Tuesday's town hall meeting on the proposed redevelopment of National Heroes Park and the construction of the new Parliament building within the Government Oval Zone, the RJRGLEANER Communications Group did a great public...
Prince Harry and Sir Elton John have joined forces to launch a new "billion-dollar" global AIDS prevention initiative yesterday.The 33-year-old royal and the Rocket Man musician attended the 22nd International AIDS Conference in Amsterdam,...
HOCKENHEIM, Germany (AP):Lewis Hamilton regained the championship lead in unexpected and dramatic fashion yesterday, winning the German Grand Prix after Sebastian Vettel crashed while leading near the end.However, Hamilton was then summoned to speak...
