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Keenan Falconer, economist with the UN Jamaican Economy Panel.
15 Apr, 2026 0

Keenan Falconer | The financial sector: Striking the right balance

The Gleaner's Editorial on Monday, April 13, made an important intervention as it discussed the ideal role of the financial sector in advancing Jamaica's development prospects.
Bermuda’s Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward speaking at news conference on Monday, April 13, 2026.
15 Apr, 2026 0

Bermuda introducing new pay transparency legislation

HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC – The Bermuda government has indicated that it is advancing a policy proposal to introduce pay transparency legislation in the British Overseas Territory.
A police investigator and an investigator from the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) at the scene of a fatal police shooting in the Waltham area of St Andrew on April 15, 2026.
15 Apr, 2026 0

Two men fatally shot by police in Waltham area of St Andrew

Tensions are high in the Waltham area of St Andrew following the fatal shooting of two men by the police during an alleged confrontation Wednesday morning. The deceased have been identified by the…
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15 Apr, 2026 0

Former UHWI board chairman Chai Chong ready to face PAC

Former University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) board chairman Wayne Chai Chong, who alerted the country to alleged procurement breaches in 2023, says he is ready to face Parliament’s Public…
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15 Apr, 2026 0

Ammunition found in abandoned vehicle in Portland

The police in Portland have seized several rounds of ammunition following an operation in Barracks, Manchioneal. Reports from the Portland police are that about 1:20 p.m. on Monday, a team carried…
His court date is being finalised.
15 Apr, 2026 0

Five charged with murder over attack on man in Manchester

The police in Manchester have charged five people with murder following the killing of a man who was allegedly attacked after a dispute in his community. Dead is 31-year-old Otis Moore, an…
Arnett Gardens’ Shikira Douglas falls to the ground after scoring her fourth goal in a Jamaica Women’s Premier League encounter against Real Mona at the Alpha Institute on Saturday. Looking on is teammate Tasheka Reid.
15 Apr, 2026 0

Arnett’s Douglas dreams of Reggae Girlz call-up

Arnett Gardens striker Shikira Douglas holds strong dreams of one day wearing the national colours for the Reggae Girlz, and believes she can do so with the increased coverage and development of the…
Foga Road High’s Shameika McLean (pink cap) with students from her former school, May Pen Primary, during a parade through the streets of the parish capital yesterday to celebrate the achievements of Foga Road’s athletes at the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys
15 Apr, 2026 0

Foga Road celebrates Champs heroes

It was a day of celebration yesterday at Foga Road High School in Clarendon as the institution recognised the outstanding performances of its athletes, especially Shameika McLean and Paul Henry, who…
Montego Bay United’s Deonjay Brown somersaults as he celebrates scoring against Spanish Town Police FC during the Jamaica Premier League football game at Jarrett Park in Montego Bay on Sunday.
15 Apr, 2026 0

‘OUR FOCUS REMAINS’

The Professional Football Jamaica Limited (PFJL) has moved to assure stakeholders that the recent resignations of Montego Bay United’s chairman Yoni Epstein and Mount Pleasant owner Peter Gould from…