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Published:Thursday | April 23, 2026 | 10:59 AM

The Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), in entering its next strategic phase of elevating regulatory standards and building a more responsive and resilient organisation, has appointed Timar Powell as its new executive director,...

Published:Thursday | April 23, 2026 | 10:58 AM

In continuing a drive to provide hurricane relief to those most in need, the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) recently returned to eastern Hanover, deeper into the interior, for additional supplies, particularly to the elderly. The...

Published:Thursday | April 23, 2026 | 10:59 AM

Hurricane Melissa tore across the island, leaving behind devastation on a scale many had never witnessed; it exposed far more than uprooted trees and damaged roads. It revealed a humanitarian crisis that demanded immediate, coordinated action and a...

Published:Thursday | April 23, 2026 | 10:58 AM

Inviting friends and family members over for a celebration, holiday or routine dinner provides an opportunity for connection, but pressure to serve good-tasting food in a clean and welcoming environment can deter many people from hosting or prevent...

Published:Thursday | April 23, 2026 | 10:58 AM

The world is currently navigating a period of profound uncertainty fluctuating energy costs, food supply disruptions, and environmental shifts. In this global “crunch”, Jamaica’s true wealth is being recalculated. It is no longer just about...

Published:Thursday | April 23, 2026 | 10:58 AM

We often believe that life happens to us, that circumstances, fate, or past conditions decide who we become. Yet, we are shaped less by dramatic turning points and more by the subtle, repeated choices we make each day. Life is not built in a moment...

Published:Thursday | April 23, 2026 | 10:58 AMLaura Beers/Contributor

At some point in the next several months, I am hoping to receive a modest check as a member of the class covered in the class-action settlement Bartz v. Anthropic. In 2025, the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, best known for creating the...

Published:Thursday | April 23, 2026 | 10:54 AM

Monique Broughton remembers well her adolescent years tuning into the nightly TV news. Local and international affairs, sports and weather, all easy enough to follow. The finance segment, however, was another matter entirely. “I would see the...

Published:Thursday | April 23, 2026 | 10:53 AMBryan Miller/Gleaner Writer

Western Bureau: The Hanover branch of the Social Development Commission (SDC) has forged a partnership with Infiniti Cooperative Credit Union to launch a Youth Entrepreneurship Programme (YEP) in high schools in the parish. The aim is to develop...

Published:Sunday | April 19, 2026 | 3:28 PM

Three alleged carjackers have been arrested and charged following an incident in Harmony Hill district in Highgate, St Mary, on April 14. The men are 24-year-old labourer Jahneke Kelly, otherwise called ‘Black Boy’ of Little Shaw Park Villa,...

Published:Sunday | April 19, 2026 | 1:51 PM

A St Catherine man who is accused of assaulting and threatening his brother with a gun was granted $600,000 bail when he appeared in court on Friday. Romario Wilson appeared before the St Catherine Parish Court to answer to the charges of...

Published:Sunday | April 19, 2026 | 12:25 PM

Government senator, Rose Bennett-Cooper, says the Casino Gaming Regulations 2025, has safeguards in place to prevent harmful gambling practices, citing what she describes as a responsible push for growth as a distinguishing feature of the...

Published:Thursday | April 23, 2026 | 10:56 AM

Associated Press: It’s seed-starting and planting season, and that means it’s likely buying season. This year, consider not only the gardening gear and plants you bring home, but also whether they’re made of, contained in or wrapped in plastic....

Published:Thursday | April 23, 2026 | 10:56 AM

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs support, call the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Mental Health...

Published:Thursday | April 23, 2026 | 10:56 AM

NEW YORK (AP): Before Megan Pilatzke was diagnosed with autism, she wondered why she always felt drained when she got home from work. All day long, she’d laboured to understand when to speak up or stay silent in meetings. She replayed conversations...

Published:Thursday | April 23, 2026 | 10:51 AM

Does the Church have a duty to advance democracy and resilience in the face of fascism? What does the good news of Jesus Christ have to say about those most vulnerable to fascist regimes? How might you help your pastor who is serving oppressive and...

Published:Thursday | April 23, 2026 | 10:38 AM

Over the last few weeks, we have been exploring covenants and how God uses them to reveal His heart towards us. Last week, we looked at the perspective of blood covenants, how the Passover pointed forward to something greater, and how Jesus’...

Published:Thursday | April 23, 2026 | 10:38 AM

The power of resurrection is bringing you out of every grave situation! After Jesus was buried, it was difficult for the powers of the grave to keep Him. There is a divine energy that surrounds a person of sacrifice, making it difficult – very...

Published:Thursday | April 23, 2026 | 10:56 AM

The Archbishop of Canterbury on Thursday expressed solidarity with Pope Leo XIV in calling for peace in the Middle East. Archbishop Sarah Mullally, who assumed her role as head of the Church of England in January, said she stood with the pope in...

Published:Thursday | April 23, 2026 | 10:55 AM

Every culture has its maxims and proverbs that guide people on how to live ethically. Jamaicans have seemingly endless proverbs that cover nearly all areas of life. These pithy, often humorous sayings contain some lesson to be learnt or some piece...

Published:Thursday | April 23, 2026 | 10:36 AMPaul H. Williams - Gleaner Writer

Trey Walters was a married father of two very young sons in 2019 when things started to spiral downwards. He was in his sixth year of marriage and, while there were the usual bumps, there was nothing to say that the marital bond would break any...

Published:Saturday | April 18, 2026 | 3:24 PM

A St Catherine man was fatally shot after he allegedly engaged police in a shootout in Spanish Town, St Catherine, yesterday. The police have identified the deceased as Roshaine Smith, a 33-year-old barber of Tryall Heights in Spanish Town....

Published:Saturday | April 18, 2026 | 3:13 PM

The National Water Commission (NWC) says it has restored water supply to several communities in St Mary which were impacted on March 9 as a result of a defective pump. The NWC's Regional Manager for the Northeast, Richard Williams said that...

Published:Saturday | April 18, 2026 | 2:52 PM

A St Catherine woman has been charged with obtaining money by means of false pretence after she allegedly collected money for the sale of a property that she did not own. She is 25-year-old Jeanell Warren of a Spanish Town address. Reports from...

Published:Saturday | April 18, 2026 | 12:29 PM

A man accused of defrauding his ex-girlfriend of more than $3 million in a car deal was granted $400,000 bail in the St Catherine Parish Court on Friday. The accused, Tevin Thomas, is answering to a charge of fraudulent conversion. His attorney...

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