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Michael B. Jordan accepts the icon award for his roles in ‘Sinners’ during the 37th Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards on January 3, at Palm Springs Convention Center, Calif.
January 23, 2026

‘Sinners’ sets Oscar nominations record

AP: Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic, Sinners, led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.
Abigayle Edgar, one of three University of Technology valedictorians.
January 23, 2026

UTech valedictorian finds fulfilling path in dentistry

For Abigayle Edgar, graduating with first class honours in the Doctor of Medical Dentistry programme at the University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica – and being named one of three valedictorians for…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
January 23, 2026

Editorial | CARICOM and Carney

Mark Carney’s speech in Davos on Tuesday should be required reading – or listening – for all heads of government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). While Mr Carney, Canada’s prime minister, didn’t…
Letters
January 23, 2026

Letter of the Day | Please glance at the Caribbean elephant in the room

THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to The Gleaner editorial of Saturday, January 17, titled, ‘Prioritise earthquake readiness’, which deserves hearty commendation. In lucid terms, it…
Derron ‘Andy’ Ledgister beams from his newly renovated and rebranded shop at Border.
January 23, 2026

New look for Border vendors

J. Wray & Nephew Ltd said it has provided $10 million to revitalise stalls at Border, the popular roadside eatery at Scotts Cove in St Elizabeth, following the destruction caused by Melissa in…
Lenford Salmon (left), executive director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, presents Omaall Wright with the first place trophy after he won the Fiwi Short Film Competition.
January 23, 2026 by Damian Levy

Omaall Wright wins big at FIWI Short Film Competition

The fifth annual JCDC FIWI Short Film Competition took place last Tuesday evening, with the finalists and their supporters all in attendance awaiting the results. The air was thick with anticipation…
A large crowd at the Bethel United Church in Darliston, Westmoreland on January 22 for a registration exercise for the Government’s Solidarity Programme.
January 22, 2026

Chaotic crowd forces halt of Solidarity Programme registration in Darliston, Westmoreland

Today’s registration exercise in Westmoreland for the Government’s Solidarity Programme, which aims to provide a one-time $20,000 grant, was brought to an abrupt end due to chaotic scenes caused by a…
President Donald Trump reacts during a signing ceremony on his Board of Peace initiative at the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Thursday, January 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
January 22, 2026

Trump sues JPMorgan for $5 billion, alleges bank closed his accounts for political reasons

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump sued banking giant JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon for $5 billion on Thursday over allegations that JPMorgan stopped providing banking services to him and…
Noel Maitland and Donna-Lee Donaldson.
January 22, 2026

Police Constable Noel Maitland found guilty of murder of girlfriend Donna-Lee Donaldson

Police Constable Noel Maitland was today found guilty of the death of his girlfriend, 24-year-old social media influencer and entrepreneur Donna-Lee Donaldson. The jury deliberated for over three…